try to restart your computer in safe mode. If it works in safe more then the problem is with some program in the start up .
You can look for a MCTS boot camp program from the internet such as; www.academyflorida.com, www.unitek.com/MCTS, www.cedsolutions.com, www.mntview.com, and www.vibrantbootcamp.com.
Bootskin is a computer program that allows one to change their Windows boot screen. It can be downloaded free of charge from CNet as well as from the company that created it, Stardock.
Autoexec.bat
To reboot your computer from another computer, you will need to install a program that allows you to remotely access your computer. Once you have installed this and given the program access to your computer, you can follow the commands to reboot
The computer wishes to boot a program from a portible device, E.G. Flash drive, CD/DVD etc.
A boot sector virus is a virus that's located in or directly modifies a special part of the hard disk in a computer called the boot sector. The boot sector, in basic terms, directs the computer to the things it needs to load the operating system and user interface so you can use it. Viruses that modify the boot sector can be loaded into memory at the same time or even before the operating system, and can prevent the computer from starting up correctly in some cases. Boot sector viruses were more common during the days of DOS, when such viruses had easier access to the boot sector and other sensitive parts of the system. Today, these viruses are not very common because it is more difficult for them to spread and infect.
BIOS Is the program to boot the computer and load the OS Into the computer's RAM.
Yes, you would need the windows xp you downloaded burned to a disk and then put that disk into the other computer then power it down boot it up, and as it boots press the function key that pulls up the boot menu then select "Boot From CD".
Boot sector program Boot sector program
boot sector : virus runs on start up of the computer. program: virus runs when you run a specific program.
what is computer boot sector
It depends on the computer manufacturer. When the computer boots, you will probably see a "splash" screen with some options, boot options may be one of them, or you can go into BIOS Setup and change the boot order. You may need to internet search how to get into the setup for your computer.