Windows XP Fatal Sys "c000021a" error and file sharing problems

I have a Windows XP pc which has received the following during startup, error message "c000021a... system fatal error of ocx000034 w/status" and that followed several instructions troubleshooting with no resolution. Given that the pc does not start, I wanted to first of all, remove the hard drive in order to try to save the data to another media, before I try to reinstall the OS from the XP installation disk.  Unfortunately I can't access the files due to permissions/access errors and ask for any recommendations. I am a novice not necessarily w/computers, but willing to try and learn something new... without spending $ to a service technician.

This isn't a good idea for troubleshooting and one that tells you to go back to school XP.

Are you able to get into the Recovery Console?

What means the error usually is that somehow the file c:\windows\system32\winlogon.exe has developed missing.  This may occur if your antivirus/antimalware unspecified program examined the file a threat and quarantined (effectively removed) it.

Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

If you can get into the Recovery Console, there are copies of the file of winlogon.exe in other places on your system, then here are the commands that I ran the RC to see if you can replace the file:

Copy c:\windows\system32\dllcache\winlogon.exe c:\windows\system32

or

Copy c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\winlogon.exe c:\windows\system32

Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file and then you should see a
message 1 file (s) has been copied.

Remove the CD and on the RC line, enter 'Quit' and the system will restart.

P.S. in the future, never shorten the error messages see you.  There is a lot of error message that are similar, so try not points of suspension (...), text, numbers, etc.  or you might get a response that says «Try...» "and it will help you!

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