Windows Did Not Start

[algona]

I got a new laptop and took my old computer home. The old computer was a 1.8 GHz, 30GB HD, 256 RAM running XP Pro with the latest updates. I also had Norton Internet Security and AntiVirus. Two days later I got this message:

We apologize but windows did not start sucessfully.
A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
Last known configuration
Start windows normally

I have tried each of these choices MANY times, but to no avail. No matter which one I pick, it brings me back to the error message. I created a boot disk, but that also brought me back to the error message. I cannot for the life of me find my XP disk. Is there anyway anyone knows to fix it? Thank you

[bullgator]

The link below has a good description of what you will need to do:

http://www.mcse.ms/message521658.html

scroll down to the 2nd post for your answer.

[MitaDC]

hey u looking to sell your "old" laptop? I have a customer that needs one just for trips etc. PM me if u r looking to sell.