Windows Start up problem

[Greg Oliver]

My problem is one that I've never had before. My WindowsXP Pro starts up what
is seemingly fine. I put in my password, it does its normal "loading user
settings", pauses and then I get an error message stating that the
application failed to initalize. I hit OK and it pops up again, and I hit ok
again. Then, my desktop appears and I have no icons. I do know that I have
several virus and spyware attacking my system. My problem is that my current
spyware and registry cleaner are not solving the problem, nor is One Care.
The only way I can access the internet is to wait for the spyware to pop up
telling me I have a problem that re-directs me to a web page. From there I
can use any address I want in that browser. To make matters worse, I can't
find my XP Pro disc to re-install. I'm very frustrated and ready to give up.
Any advice that will solve my problem without me spending hundreds of
dollars? I can't run any applications unless they are web based and even
then, my chances are iffy.

 

[Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]]

Boot the computer into Safe Mode (press F8 between the BIOS POST and Windows
actually starting to load). The timing can be tricky, so it may take a
couple of tries. Once in Safe Mode, run your AV and anti-malware software.
You can also choose Safe Mode with Networking, so your AV/malware apps can
check for newer updates.

 

[Greg Oliver]

I've tried Safe Mode, Debugging mode, last configuration that worked.. all
with the same results. I forgot to mention that my task manager has been
disabled by the admin. Which is a new problem. I also can't get a start menu
to pull up by pressing Ctrl+esc. Nothing I've tried has worked. The error
message I get at start up is in a userinit.exe dialog box that states, the
apllication failed to initialize (0xc0000005). Does that help at all? I can't
perform any tasks at all right now.