'Blue screen virus warning + boot failure after loading XP Pro

ive got my brother's pc it was running slow and had virus on it so i ran avg that madr it a bit better. he had windows xp home on so i put xp pro on that set up all ok but when i restarted the pc i got a blue screen saying you may have virus on your hard wear so i trend off the pc ive come to put it on this morning now im getting a black screen saying boot failure:system halted. it not let me do anythink on.

if any one no's what i can do plz help he thank's chris

 

If it's a fresh install, try reinstalling XP Pro again (without being connected to the internet).

 

i put xp pro on it cause he had home on it . i installed it frome boot up yes it's a original?

 

Fair enough, but...

Is this the first time you used this CD or has it been installed before?

 

first time ive used it?

 

If you have already used it then it is only valid for the original system, however if this is the first time then I'll refer you to my original post, do a clean install without being connected to the internet. If succesfull you can always activate later. If it fails you may need to confirm your product key with Microsoft, I believe a local telephone number is available.

 

ive tride to reinstall it but not let me ive tried to put the hard drivr out of my mum pc in to it and im still getting the massage?

 

Is it the same message? Have you checked the BIOS to make sure you're booting from CD/DVD drive?

It's not wise to put in a hard drive with potential irreplaceble data just to check another system. I do hope your mum's drive is ok.

Chris, no offence but maybe a more experienced aquaintance would be better dealing with this?

 

ive check the BIOS it's all ok

 

In which case it would appear you have a faulty CD or drive/motherboard

Booting from an XP cd will not result in a "boot failure" otherwise.

 

so i may need a new motherboard?

 

Maybe (a new CD/DVD is also possible) but it's impossible to say, my best advice is for you to allow a local IT expert to look at your system.

Before you do though, make sure that new XP disc is clean and scratch free and run a lens cleaner through your CD/DVD drive.

Although (as far as I can tell) you've had issues with 2 hard drives and at least one optical drive prepare yourself for the worst and anything else will be a pleasant surprise.

Sorry Chris but I can't help any further here.

 

ok thanks any way but if they say i do need a new motherbard do you no any good web site's where i can get one frome cuse i might bild him a new one that better then the one his got?

 

Sorry Chris I can't advise, I shop locally so replacements/support are easily available.