Windows XP restarts on startup, only when connected to internet

[slayer202]

What the hell is going on? Some kind of virus? Its my parents computer so its always something...Windows XP restarts within a couple seconds of loading. No error message. System log isn't showing anything that I can tell, but I'm no expert. It won't happen if I pull the ethernet cord...

Any suggestions?

 

[pcgeek11]

What the hell is going on? Some kind of virus? It won't happen if I pull the ethernet cord...

Any suggestions?

Very possible.

Malwarebytes can help root it out...

pcgeek11

 

[slayer202]

Well i restored and removed some garbage I found, seems to be working. Very odd. I'll run some scans still. Its unbelievable how people manage to screw up computers so easily and often

 

[pcgeek11]

Well i restored and removed some garbage I found, seems to be working. Very odd. I'll run some scans still. Its unbelievable how people manage to screw up computers so easily and often

Some make it their lifes work ( screwing up their PC ). OK by me! They pay me to have it fixed.

pcgeek11