I get Error in loading Operating System on my daughter's computer --
It froze the last time it was on and had to have a hard shut down. When turned on it got the message Error in loading Operating System. I booted from cd and chose Repair. at C:/WINDOWS prompt I typed fixboot. and restarted. That did not solve the problem. so I started the same and started a fixmbr BUT after reading the warnings, I went no further. Help? is the what I need to do??? It is a Win XP Pro.

Whenever I have install probs with XP it's a memory error, have you checked your ram?

I assume you mean to reseat the chips??

I had added a memory chip to it a couple of months ago and it was running fine.
I just removed them and tested them individually.--same results. "Error loading Operating System."
We have had some electrical brown outs and I am afraid her battery backup needs a new battery. but that doesn't explain why it would freeze and then not reboot.-- In my thinking. Still need help!

Hello FG,have you tried restarting and repeatedly tapping F8 and tried safe mode or last known good config?

Can't get into safe mode. I get an image of a computer, I think, from my monitor then black until I get the message "Error loading operating system."

FG fixmbr could be the key to your fix.Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console

"Error Loading Operating System" Error Message When You Restart Your Computer During Setup