Computer Security & Viruses/help :(

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Operating system Xp media center 2005
Security program, AVG Free Zone alarm Free
Machine is from HP
Okay i'm not sure if this is the right section to post the
question, so you don't have to answer if you wish.
Okay this problem has been driving me nuts, because i have
to stand next to the computer :X... okay here's the problem:
When i turn on the computer, about two seconds later a black
screen shows up it says
Please Select the operating system to start:
Microsoft XP
Microsoft recover console
Use up/down to choose, push enter to select

For advanced options; F8

i can live with it, but it's been annoying because i have to
select enter every time i want to use the computer, how can
i solve this problem and just make the computer load by
itself
thanks

Answer
Hello Ivan,

Start Windows normally then follow the instructions below:

-Click on Start
-Click on Run
-Type in msconfig
-Click OK
-In the newly opened window, click on the BOOT.INI tab
-You will notice a text code. Now focus on the codes beneath the line that says [operating systems]
-There should be a code that contains "Microsoft XP" and another that contains "Microsoft XP Recovery Console"
-Select the "Microsoft XP" code option on the list.
-Click on the button that says "Set as Default"
-Click on APPLY
-Click OK
-Restart when prompted.

Kind Regards,
Lenny.

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NB:I do not accept PRIVATE QUESTIONS I can answer most questions based on Windows XP PRO infections.From the most common troubling issues related to eradicating sticky Worm infection(those that tend to become invisible in a client's computer). This is a form of correcting client's PC malfunction from my PC via communication through the internet. The following is a list of problems I can eradicate remotely(via remote Assistance made possible by Windows Live Messenger); -Virus and Spyware removal, Trojans, Browser hijackers and the like. NB:YOU BETTER NOT ASK ME A SIMILAR QUESTON THAT YOU HAVE ASKED SEVERAL EXPERTS ON THE BOARD/FORUM FOR I WON'T BE PREPARED TO ANSWER. MANY APOLOGIES. Again... I prefer to strictly respond to IT Security Questions in this department. I will not respond to repetitive questions I will not respond to SPAM questions e.g. email account password resets etcetera.

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I have been in the IT industry for nearly a decade now.I have a dignified experience in working under the umbrella of Windows XP environment i.e. installation, maintenance and re-allocation in case an infection worm infections, Trojans, Spyware, Malware set in.

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I have been troubleshooting and maintaining system based on the Windows XP Pro environment for about 10 years now.

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