Try doing a System File Checker go to Start>Run, type sfc /scannow (NOTICE THE SPACE BETWEEN SFC AND /). If you're not familiar with the SFC here's a site that will shed some light, www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html. BTW, you will need your XP CD.
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