This is lifted from a christian science site.
But don't hold that against it. It is the PrevX fix which should work.

www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2009/1201/how-to-fix-the-windows-black-screen-of-death
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Sat 12 Dec 2009, 11:38, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

cool thanks
I have just restored it from scratch, but if i have the same problem i'll try that
(Halfy By light alone, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 11:42, Reply)

this is why i am happy i use a mac!

( blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Sat 12 Dec 2009, 12:02, Reply)

i wouldn't
the problem on XP is not caused by this bug.

Being XP, i would assume you have the install/recovery disks - next time, use the disks repair feature - 99% of the time it will recover your system without any major data loss
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 12:06, Reply)

its a cheapo
netbook, so has no disk drive, so currently re-installing everything slowly!
(Halfy By light alone, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 12:12, Reply)

damn
no external dvd/cd drive? where are you installing from?
(bamboozled Can hear you getting fatter, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 13:23, Reply)

from default
haven't installed anything since i had it so not lost owt
(Halfy By light alone, Sat 12 Dec 2009, 13:48, Reply)