PC won't boot

[meathead4uu]

I've got a PC running XP Pro that gets part way through the post then freezes and goes to the BSOD with the following:

system32/config/system/win32k.sys

Address BF84AFDF bas at BF800000, Date Stamp 41107F7a

STOP: 0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0xBF84AFDF, 0xF73FCB0, 0x00000000)

I can't boot into safemode or from a disc, it just freezes everytime at the same spot.
I get the white bars across the bottom and by the third bar from the left it freezes and goes to the above error every single time.

Any suggestions anyone? I'm at a loss.

 

[Bobbye]

This problem may occur if the computer is infected with a variant of the HaxDoor virus.:
"The HaxDoor virus creates a hidden process. Additionally, the virus hides files and registry keys. The executable file name of the HaxDoor virus may vary, but the file name is frequently Mszx23.exe. Many variants of this virus put a driver that is named Vdmt16.sys or Vdnt32.sys on the computer. This driver is used to hide the virus process. The HaxDoor virus variants can restore these files if you delete them."
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/903251

You can try the resolution in the site, but most likely you will need to go through the Malware cleaning process and post in the Security Forum, after following this:
https://www.techspot.com/community/...lware-removal-preliminary-instructions.58138/

 

[meathead4uu]

problem

the problem is, I can't boot into the system at all. Even trying to boot with a Bart'sPE disk it freezes. it won't let me boot at all.

 

[grizzlylamb]

Have you changed the RAM recently?

 

[Bobbye]

From http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
The computer POST (Power On Self Test) tests the computer, insuring that it meets the necessary system requirements and that all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot process.

If the computer passes the POST the computer will have a single beep (with some computer BIOS manufacturers it may beep twice) as the computer starts and the computer will continue to start normally.

However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer will either not beep at all or will generate a beep code, which tells the user the source of the problem.

The 6 steps in the post:

1. Test the power supply
2. CPU must exit the reset status mode
3. BIOS checksum must be valid
4. CMOS checksum must be valid
5. CPU must be able to read all forms of memory,
6. The first 64KB of memory must be operational ,
7. I/O bus / controller must be accessible.
8. I/O bus must be able to write / read.....

If the computer does not pass any of the above tests, your computer will receive an irregular POST. An irregular POST is a beep code that is different from the standard one or two beeps. This could be either no beeps at all or a combination of different beeps indicating what is causing the computer not to past the POST.

Can you determine how far you're getting? Is the POST even beginning- do you see the logo loading?

You are then referred to this document for interpreting the POST:
Reference number: CH000607> POST troubleshooting steps.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000607.htm