Whenever I turn on my computer, it starts in a marlett font.

I am running windows xp sp3, and whenever I turned my computer off and turn it back seems to start in a marlett font (which looks like symbols). I have to hunt and peck to find programs, accessories, system tools and system restore and restore to an earlier time.  If I do not have a full day before and just a reboot I have no problem.  This seemed to start to act up once I had reinstalled the games from my windows disk.  This was caused by a virus which I believe has been deleted.

Hi BobHalter,

I suggest that you start the computer in safe mode and then check if the problem persists.

A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

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