Win XP new software install error

 

I got this error last night and I want to run the fix but at step 9, it says to insert my XP CD-rom which never came with this pc.

 

How do I know how far to roll back my drivers?  I've had this problem off and on for the past 2-3 weeks. 

 

How easy is it to isolate which program is causing this error?  I haven't installed any new hardware so it has to be a software conflict.  The only things I've added are Bourne Ultimatum and some pdf books via torrents.

 

Someone else told me to reformat the hard drive which I don't want to do.

Hey Mydog........Just saw your post, I'm heading out right now but will get back with you later on tonight.

Lou, I ran the full chkdsk last night but again this morning the computer first started and restarted itself when I went tio IE and then after rebooted for the third time it froze. 

 

XP error?  

It could be a memory problem.  Download this program and let it cook your memory for a few hours.  Here is an .iso image download.  You can burn it with Nero or any other burning software.  It will make a boot disk that you can put in and start the computer up.  It will boot from this disk and run the test in pure Dos.