HP Pavillion s7630.nl, Product No.: RF777AA-ABH: Windows XP SP2
Trying to turn on SKYPE, I get the above fatal error. Found recommendation on I'net Update to SP 3. Discovered automatic updates not working. Unable to turn on Auto Updates. MS Update site found a fault and could not assess system status. Manually downloaded SP3. Fatal Error seemed to be clear but system slowed to virtual stop. Task List showed HP Administrator in a loop occupying 100% processor time. Could not escape from this loop. Reloaded system from factory settings. Fatal Error still same. Scanned system for viruses etc. Nothing found.
Any ideas?