Latest: SP3 downloaded successfully and the problem with USB stuff was a lack of driver, which was found on the Windows XP CD (??). Why it worked before doing the first set of updates and didn't work after the updates is a mystery, but now in the past, so water under the bridge.

Thanks B00kWyrm, but we are presently in "BSOD Help & Support " forum, so Malware removal hasn't really been fully covered.
But I do appreciate the input you give (actually anywhere )

If you feel that you would like to check for malware, please go through this guide: UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions getting an all clear by a malware expert.

Exactly how is it running now?
You may want to finish off by running a cleanup with the just released new version of CCleaner

Well Kimsland, B00kWyrm, thanks to your help, I am communicating from the machine with all the trouble, which now seems fully functional.

Here is a summary and lessons learned from my perspective:

Problem: Started with BSOD Page Fault in Non Paged Area consistently, right after a normal reboot and the Windows is Starting Up... splash screen. No hardware was added or settings knowingly changed prior to a middle of the day restart.

Kimsland suggested going into Window Repair Console (with instructions) to run the CHKDSK /R, which ran successfully, but no go.

B00kWyrm suggested a possible memory issue and other stuff, but memory had been changed, no go.

Kimsland suggested trying Windows Installation - Repair existing Windows installation option. Go, with errors and no wireless internet connection.

I tried some things and learned some lessons while waiting for outside ideas and after some tiresome reinstallation review, got back to the previous step.

Kimsland suggested trying an uninstallation of AVG and installing Avira Antivir antivirus and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. Go, with no infections and a need to update both.

I brought the computer to the router downstairs and connected with a cable. The Avira Antivirus was able to find updates and download and a Java Update downloaded and installed, so a connection was there. When I tried to open the IE7 icon, there was an error with file wzcdlg.dll and IE wouldn’t open.

So, I did a full scan with the Avira and 2 of the ADSPYs were back and were taken out. Then it occurred to me that if I uninstalled IE7 I might have a better chance with the IE6 that came with XP Home. Once the IE7 was gone, I was able to download and install all the updates through SP3. Problem Solved.

Lessons Learned:

It’s not a good idea to try to use other XP Home installations to copy suspected corrupted files from one to the other. Unexpected and time consuming mistakes will occur.

When you use the Windows installation repair option, in an SP2 or SP3 updated machine, you save the trouble of a complete system wipe and reinstall of everything, but you’d better be prepared to deal with several compatibility errors.

IE7 requires an SP2 or above system to work. If you use an SP0 installation disk, you should uninstall IE7 to be able to use a browser till you can update.


Moderater: I consider this string closed once any other contributors wish to add anything of import toward lessons learned. Thank you again for all the help.

Thanks for the update

Yes it was a few things (not just one) that needed to be done
Although its not as perfect as a clean install, for all intentions if a User wants their computer fixed without re-install, the above did it. (in this case)

Possibly a good tool to have available is UBCD4Win (especially whilst its working, as it needs to be "created" first) and, its free )
Here it is: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic123957.html