Windows XP basic troubleshooting checklist By Drew Mathers | September 16, 2015 Quick PC health check Set System Restore Point Check anti-virus status Check device manager and system log If Windows will start Set System Restore point Check anti-virus status Check for common problems Application repair/re-install Run Windows Troubleshooters Run Microsoft Fixits Run System Restore Run System File Checker Clean boot troubleshooting If Windows won’t start Use Last Known Good Configuration Boot in Safe Mode and run System Restore Boot in Safe Mode and run System File Checker Posted in Windows XP