I’m trying to install Windows XP, Service Pack 2 on a computer. I tried to do this earlier, but the install did not finish and reverted to SP1. This computer was infected by Blaster and corrected (I believe). Now though, SP2 can’t even be downloaded (all ActiveX controls seem corrupted), Windows takes about 5 mintues to display the desktop when booted, and I can’t install any software. The computer has been scanned for rootkits (using F-Secure’s Blacklight), trojans (using Ewido), and viruses (using Norton’s). I’ve also personally cleaned the registry. Performing a clean-installation is not acceptable unfortunately because of programs installed that can’t be re-installed. Any suggestions to fix the computer? Thank you very much!

I did a system repair operation in response to an error which made my computer unable to log into windows. I’m not sure if its my computer which is screwed-up in the first place or if its my own mistake; the system repair ended up deleting my program files registry and settings. Is there a way to restore all these stuff? ( Note: I did not do any sort of backup myself and my OS is Windows XP Service Pack 2.) Thanks.