On the XP disc, can you get to the menu where you can select Repair? Tried Recovery console instead? If not, go on it and type in
chkdsk /r
Also, have you tried Safe Mode?
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Originally posted by http://forums.techguy.org/windows-nt-2000-xp/508908-big-help-compaq-d500.html
Boot the system, start tapping F8, when the menu appears, select "Last Known Good Configuration" and press enter. If that fails to resolve it, again boot the system, start tapping F8, when the menu appears, select Safe Mode and Press enter. In Safe Mode, accept the option to go to System Restore and try restoring your system to a time prior to the appearance of this problem.
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