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I am using Windows XP in my system. I just installed a music player which i downloaded from the internet.
After a day i started getting a message message 'windows protection error' press any key to restart.
After pressing key the computer shutdowns.It switch it on, again i am getting the same message.
Did my OS is corrupted. What is cause of this error message. How to fix it.
Windows Protection error occurred under the following conditions :
- If the registry of windows is damaged.
- Win.com file or Command.com is infected or damaged.
- If there is physical input/output (I/O) address conflict or RAM address conflict.
- If the Plug and Play feature of the computer in BIOS is not functioning properly.
- Motherboard is Malfunctioned.
To resolve the issue you will need to restart the computer in safe mode.
And uninstall all new drivers and application. Then reboot the computer.
The maximum chance for this error is corruption of registry file of windows. You will need to repair your registry file first.
Do the following :
Download Perfect Optimizer. It is error repair tool.
Install the application and click Repair all button.
If same error is occurred then you will need to re format your computer.
Reboot your system in Safe Mode. Uninstall all the latest driver or application installed and restart the system.
You can restore your registry giving the command scanreg /restore.
Disable your Antivirus at startup.
Also When the computer boots up. Go to Start Menu > Run > Type msconfig.exe
Select General Tab > Selective Startup.
Restart your computer.
Download the following tools to fix the error.
Fix PC Errors