-I get this message when I try to start my computer. It is windows xp home edition
-I have not been able to start it at all (safe mode or regular). I'm on a different computer RIGHT now.
-My computer has had troubles starting, but it usually goes on the 2nd or 3rd time...
-ask for more info if you need it.

???I really need help. Thanks!!!http://support.microsoft.com/kb/228888

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I aint being funny but that answer refers to windows 2000!

I have been having similar problems with my Dell Inspiron 6000 LAPTOP running Windows XP.

I have run a Dell diagnostics and am gradually GETTING to grips with it - if I find a good answer I will POST it.

Yep that's windows 2000; I have XP
Kerry I appreciate your EFFORTS. Post if you find anything. 2000, XP, same flavour different topping. Boot the WinXP CD
Enter the Recovery Console by pressing 'r' when prompted.
Then from the command prompt run "chkdsk C: /r"

and/or remove the disk..take to another machine and install as slave drive..and run
chkdsk /r on it there...

Good Luck