How to perform Clean Boot in Windows XP

Clean Boot is generally used to get the computer up and running so that we can perform diagnostics tests to determine which elements of the normal boot process are causing problems. It can also be used when computer is so slow that we are not able to perform any troubleshooting steps. Clean boot eliminates optional features and loads only those files and programs that are essential to run a computer.
Clean Boot process includes the various steps that should be performed in the systematic order. These are following steps that comes under the "Clean Boot" process in Windows XP :--
1. Click on "Start" tab then click on "Run" and type msconfig and then click on "OK" tab.
2. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.
3. In the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click on "General' tab, and then click on "Selective Startup".
4. Click to clear the Process SYSTEM.INI File check box.
5. Click to clear the Process WIN.INI File check box.
6. Click to clear the Load Startup Items check box. Verify that Load System Services and Use Original BOOT.INI are checked.
7. Click on the "Services" tab.
8. Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box.
9. Click Disable All, and then click on "OK" tab.
10. When you are prompted then click on "Restart" to restart the computer.
We should configure Windows XP to start normally after completing the clean boot process to resolve issues. These are the following steps to configure Windows XP to start normally :--
1. Click on "Start" and then click on "Run" tab.
2. Type msconfig, and then click on "OK" tab. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.
3. Click on the "General" tab and click on "Normal Startup" to load all device drivers and services, and then click on "OK" tab.
4. When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.