XP Booting Problems

[spike71]

When I turn on my computer, I get to the point where I see my desktop icons but can't click on them. I see two things:

#1 Your version of { No Pconfig} can read files on this disc but you will not be able to edit or add to them.

and then...

#2 Please wait while Windows configures Norton AntiVirus 2006


#1 I've had periodically and have been able to just click "OK" and get through it but not now. The mouse stays in the hourglass position for an eternity and I can't use my computer.

What do I do?

I have a Dell 4600 running windows XP

 

[fastco]

Boot the computer in safe mode and uninstall Norton. GO here and read and follow the instructions carefully if you think you might be infected with spyware: https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic50981.html If not uninstall Norton then do a repair of the current Windows installation using the XP cd. https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic8356.html I am aware of the fact that the computer boots but that might help.