Inactive Acer netbook freezing and can't run a scan

[Mes74]

Last week My wifes Netbook started freezing up seconds after start-up. By terminating all start-up programs I have been able to to keep it active for about 30 min at a time.

I have read all the directions in this forum and have started the process but I get 2min 11sec into Malwarebites with 9 infections and it freezes every time in all modes, Regular, safe and safe with networking.

Any suggestions on a next step??

 

[Broni]

Welcome aboard

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What Windows version is it?

 

[Mes74]

Sorry XP sp 3

 

[Broni]

Let's see, if we can look at your computer booting from an external source.

Please download OTLPE (filesize 120,9 MB)

• When downloaded double click on OTLPENet.exe and make sure there is a blank CD in your CD drive. This will automatically create a bootable CD.
• Reboot your system using the boot CD you just created.
  • Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here
• Your system should now display a REATOGO-X-PE desktop.
• Depending on your type of internet connection, you should be able to get online as well so you can access this topic more easily.
• Double-click on the OTLPE icon.
• When asked Do you wish to load the remote registry, select Yes
• When asked Do you wish to load remote user profile(s) for scanning, select Yes
• Ensure the box Automatically Load All Remaining Users" is checked and press OK
• OTL should now start.
• Press Run Scan to start the scan.
• When finished, the file will be saved in drive C:\OTL.txt
• Copy this file to your USB drive if you do not have internet connection on this system
• Please post the contents of the OTL.txt file in your reply.

 

[Mes74]

I don't have a cd drive in the NetBook, can I boot from a flash drive??

 

[Broni]

OTLPE on flash drive: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=216844

 

[Mes74]

Thanks, I'll report back.

 

[Mes74]

I followed the Major geeks directions and the drive is set, I changed the boot order to the USB first but it sitll keeps booting like normal?? Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong?

 

[Broni]

I'm not sure.
Bad flash drive?
Bad USB port?
Re-check BIOS boot order.