After System Restore Windows XP behaves strangely, said wininet.dll must be installed

original title: XP startup problem

My computer was slow, so I did system restore at an early date.  The system worked better, so I system restored recently.  Now the computer will just go up to my screensaver.  Does not start.  I can access taskmaster; but I am unable to run anything or to find beginning.  I have been informed that wininet.dll must be installed.  How can I restart or restore this computer.  I have windows XP.

Hi ThomasCline,

Try to boot your pc in safe mode to see if it works properly. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

If everything works properly in safe mode, you need to configure your pc in clean boot mode. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

If all above fails, try running the SFC, you are able to open the Task Manager, click application-> new task & Type-> sfc / scannow-> ok

You will also need your cd of windows xp for this repair.

I hope this helps...

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