BleepingComputer.com: windows xp sp3 boots in normal mode but not in safe mode

windows xp sp3 boots in normal mode ..However when I boot in safe mode I get the blue screen of death.
When i ran the chkdsk /f or chkdsk /r command in normal mode it tells me the volume is in process and prompt me whether i would like to run the chkdsk on next restart. However chkdsk never gets started on next restart.

I ran the chkdsk (read only mode in the normal mode) and it says there are errors at stage 2 and cannot continue.
Before all this happened I was affected by malware/spyware. I ran the antispyware/antimalware and was able get rid of them..

Any help greatly appreciated...

Phase 2: Checking indexes (directories)
During this pass, Chkdsk examines each directory that is on the volume, checking for internal consistency and verifying that every file and directory that is represented by a file record segment in the MFT is referenced by at least one directory. Chkdsk confirms that every file or subdirectory that is referenced in a directory actually exists as a valid file record segment in the MFT and also checks for circular directory references. Finally, Chkdsk confirms that the time stamps and file size information for the files are up-to-date in the directory listings for those files.

Just a guess...but the fact that chkdsk cannot run could mean MFT problems.

http://www.pcguide.com/ref/hdd/file/ntfs/archMFT-c.html

http://www.ntfs.com/quest14.htm

See data under Repair NTFS MFT at http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/Advanced_NT..._and_MFT_Repair

I've had one bad MFT experience, I just did a clean install after deleting the partition. Some things cannot be repaired.

Maybe others have better ideas...

Louis

apart from the chkdsc concern i am not able to comprehend how it is booting up in normal mode ...when it failed in safe mode weird ??

FWIW: I don't understand that, either .

Not that I claim to really understand the boot process...but less should not result in errors of any type. I don't have an answer for that one.

Louis

Hello,

I see that you have posted a log here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic248577.html you should NOT make further changes to your computer (install/uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc) unless advised by a HJT Team member, nor should you ask for help elsewhere. Doing so can result in system changes which may not show in the log you already posted. Further, any modifications you make on your own may cause confusion for the helper assisting you and could complicate the malware removal process which would extend the time it takes to clean your computer.

From this point on the HJT Team should be the only members that you take advice from, until they have verified your log as clean.

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To avoid confusion, I am closing this topic. Good luck with your log.

Orange Blossom