XP crashes on startup

[Zeether]

Sometimes, when I start up Windows XP, the taskbar changes to the classic
Windows 98 style one and then Windows XP crashes. When I restart it says that
winlogon.exe encountered an error. I looked up this and found out that I had
to run sfc/scannow with the XP disc to make sure no files were modified. This
worked but it seems to be a temporary fix because the problem has been
happening again. I already found and deleted a duplicate of winlogon so I
know there are no dupes involved. Can anyone help me?

 

[Andrew E.]

Once thru with Sfc,you should run in cmd:CHKDSK C: /F Agree to restart,
type:EXIT Restart pc.Also,with the 98 style problem,R.click the desktop,
properties,display,desktop,customize,web tab,locate & chk the box "lock desk-
top items",close out.You might also,open task bar/start icon in
control-panel,edit
as needed.