Windows XP repair

[vs]

First of all, thanks to all of you that helped get rid of
the nasty bug that disabled my antivirus and spyware
detection.
After having used HijackThis and CWShredder, I machine is
almost back to normal with 3 remaining problems.
Problem 1.
Every time I use my registry cleaner, I get a reocuring
problem.
HKEY_Local_Machine\software\microsoft\IMAPI\StashInfo
C\Windows\Temp\StashImapi.bin....does not exist.

Problem 2.
I cannot open a notepad file in C\windows and windows32
When I try, it tells me that it can't find File.exe
Notepad.exe is in both places.
Problem 3
Prior to this invasion, my registry tweaks ( which are
still intact) allowed windows to shut down in 5-6 seconds.
After this invasion and cleaning job, it takes 3 time
longer for shutdown.
General question.
Can Windows XP HE be repaired by booting up with the
Windows XP cd and use the repair option ? If so, what
other if any changes will occur ?

 

[Kelly]

Run these in order:

Free Online Virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

EXE and LNK Fix for Windows XP - Line 12
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

If the behaviors are not corrected:

Repair the Windows XP Installation - Note: You will forfeit all MS Updates.

Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information
about how to do this, please refer to your computer's documentation or
contact your computer manufacturer.

Insert your Windows XP compact disc (CD) into your CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM
drive, and then restart your computer.

(You can also boot with a Windows 98/Me Startup disk with CD support and run
WINNT.EXE in the I386 folder on the CD)

When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message is displayed on your
screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

When you see the following message displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen,
press ENTER: To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER.

At this point an option to press R to enter the Recovery Console is
displayed. Do not select this option.

On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen, press F8 to agree to the
license agreement. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is
selected in the box, and then press the R key to repair Windows XP. Follow
the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.

Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q315341