Mup.sys

**Too Much Damage** · 08-29-10, 02:31 PM

Recently, my only access to the internet stopped working. It runs on XP pro and will start to boot, bios->xp loading screen with the little blue bar at the bottom, then crashes and restarts.
When running in safe mode the system hangs at mup.sys.
I put in a linux live disk and was able to boot and use the computer (that's how I am posting this after all)
After doing some research online the main causes for this type of behaviour is failing HDD or registry errors.
I ran 2 diagnostics for the HDD. 1 from an option in BIOS the other from the live disk. both passed.
Anyone got any insight on this issue?

**HeavyG** · 08-29-10, 03:51 PM

Have you tried fixing the master boot record?

**Too Much Damage** · 08-30-10, 06:34 PM

no I haven't. I will try that. Is there a way to do that without an installation/recovery disk?

**Too Much Damage** · 08-30-10, 06:49 PM

Anyone know the legitimacy of this link?
http://www.arsgeek.com/2008/01/15/ho...ubuntu-livecd/

**WileECyte** · 08-30-10, 10:00 PM

That'd repair the MBR. I suspect that you've got a corrupt DLL somewhere though. Have you tried booting into safe mode command line? See if that works and run 'sfc /scannow'. That'll check your DLLs and try to replace/repair damaged ones. Booting off of XP media and doing a repair install would likely fix it, too.

**Too Much Damage** · 09-01-10, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by WileECyte

That'd repair the MBR. I suspect that you've got a corrupt DLL somewhere though. Have you tried booting into safe mode command line? See if that works and run 'sfc /scannow'. That'll check your DLLs and try to replace/repair damaged ones. Booting off of XP media and doing a repair install would likely fix it, too.

Negative. Can not boot with command prompt.
My dad said he is just going to get the damn thing wiped. I did all I could to help. Its his decision now. Thanks for the help guys.