Unable to boot xp - BSoDs and more

[SoloPolo]

Here's my problem. Yesterday, I rebooted my PC and since then I haven't been able to get onto XP. I kept getting BSoD errors. I can boot into Linux, but every time I attempt to boot into XP I get the "Start windows normally, Safe mode" etc options. None of them do anything different, always BSoDs. Now, I've started just getting "The following file is missing or corrupt: vgaoem.fon".

Also I've tried to boot from my XP CD but once it gets to "Setup is scaning your hardware configuration" the screen goes blank and I've left it for hours, nothing happens.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance guys !

 

[kimsland]

Boot with your Xp CD again
Select the first R prompt (to go into the Recovery console)
Select 1 to log onto your Administrator account
Then select enter

On the command prompt (recovery console) type:

chkdsk c: /r
(note: space before /r)

Once Check Disk has finished scanning and possibly repairing any errors
Type exit to restart
Hopefully it works

 

[SoloPolo]

Boot with your Xp CD again
Select the first R prompt (to go into the Recovery console)
Select 1 to log onto your Administrator account
Then select enter

On the command prompt (recovery console) type:

chkdsk c: /r
(note: space before /r)

Once Check Disk has finished scanning and possibly repairing any errors
Type exit to restart
Hopefully it works

Thanks for replying so quickly!

I would try this, but my PC just hangs after the "setup is scanning" and I never get another screen, with repair or anything else on it.

 

[kimsland]

Re-insert the Ram, or remove all dust

 

[SoloPolo]

Re-insert the Ram, or remove all dust

Also done that, completely dusted the inside of the PC.

 

[kimsland]

BenchTest is the best option
Removing all un-needed stuff, like addon cards and USB connections