How to fix Windows Protection Error

[Alexander102]

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.

[Maximilian5]

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.

[Walter89]

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.

[Magnus]

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