Xps 200 stays stuck on the microsoft window startup

And what happens after the video format message? Does the computer boot? Does Windows XP run OK?

If so, look at your Startup folder to see if a link to a video file is there (and starting up automatically).
Once you find it, move that like to your desktop and / or delete it from the Startup folder.

If video is starting by an entry in the registry (in the Run section), then it's another story, and I wouldn't recommend that you touch or edit the registry if you don't have the experience.

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP back in April, no security updates, so you are at risk in terms of security. Consider upgrading to Windows 7, or buying a machine from a source other than a garage sale. Just suggesting.
Good luck.

It is most likely dead! Sorry but that is what it sound like. One can buy a PC cheaper than having an older model repaired. Plus as of April 04, 2014 Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft. Get Windows 7 PC!!!

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Jul 26, 2009 - I have Vista Business system on a Toshiba notebook, latest Service Pack and with allupdates. ... I just booted it up to find the Stage 3 page of a Windows update. ... Have tried using F8 to get last good installation, and to stop auto restart, without success, it just keeps returning to ..

Press F8 during boot, and load Safe Mode. A program may be preventing a proper startup.

Try disabling startup programs. Go to Start > Run (search in Win 7) and type MSConfig > Startup tab and uncheck anything that you don't want Windows to load automatically. It will make Windows boot faster and use less resources while running.


This just disables them in startup. Programs will still load, but when you initiate.

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When you boot up hold down the F8 button on your keyboard until you see start up options then click on start up repair

• Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.
  
• Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
  
• Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows‌‌.
  

go to start and run (on xp) type in msinfo32, click on components, then click display and copy and paste what it says on here.

you have to reinstall xp ....

try run vista on safe mode

INCREASE SYSTEM SPEED AS START->RUN->MSCONFIG->STARTUP TAB->DISABLE SOME TAB IT WILL RUN AUTOMATICALLY FAST..

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