"The endpoint is invalid error" when trying to open WinXP

[Pickle]

Hello

Everything has been working fine and then today when I went to open my Windows XP environment on the virtual box, the normal startup window appears and then goes back and says "The endpoint is invalid" with an K button under it. Then after clicking ok it constantly tries to boot.

I read through lots of postings but didn't find anything that helped. I also increased the base memory, tried unchecking the ports and network adapter but nothing worked.

I also just upgraded to 4.3.28 and installed the associated extension pack as well. I have attached a copy of the log. I'm not too tech but I can do a bit.

I have also attached the most recent log file and screen clip of the error message. Note when XP kept trying to boot I would do a Command+Q to quite VB so you might see that referenced a few times. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

[loukingjr]

See if this helps:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/ ... wsignin1.0

fwiw, that error is also associated with the Sasser worm.

[Pickle]

Thanks for the quick response! I did see this in another posting but is something change in the Mac registry or windows xp? I disregarded it bc I figured it was the XP but wasn't sure. Also if it's associated with a worm is there something I can do to see about if it is the worm or getting rid of it?

[loukingjr]

It has nothing to do with your Mac. Try the fix first. If that doesn't work you would have to check a Windows forum on how to get rid of it.

[Pickle]

but how do I get to where I need to make the registry change if I cannot get into Windows since it won't boot. Do I need to hold down a button while its trying to boot to get to where the changes need to be made?

[Perryg]

You can try to boot into safe mode on the XP guest. You press the F8 key at boot.