System not booting windows xp

[wolexf]

when i try to boot it shows the message that windows did not start succesfully

where u have to choose
safe mode
safe mode and comand prompt. you should understand what am talkin about.

regardless of the option i choose it just freezes as soon as i select an option.

there are many important files on the computer. what can i do to recover it?

 

[CCT]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307852

 

[d00shan]

burn a copy of knoppix! boot from a cd or dvd...you don't need even installed linux on your machine to backup your data...when knoppix is on, mount partition and change read and write permission with a right click on it! Backup your data on a external hdd...cheers