New XP install and most of the services not running

[qaz]

I have installed Windows XP Pro in Dual-boot mode in my Vaio laptop having Windows 7 pre-installed.
After installing XP, I see that the appearance of the Desktop is dull, so when I check the Services console, most of the services are in Automatic mode but they are not running.

Also other things I noticed :
It takes a long time to load Windows XP everytime I boot up,
Msconfig tool is not directly accessible from the Start>Run, or in the Program>Accessories>SystemTools, even though it is there inside the Windows folder

The XP drivers are provided in the Sony website, but initially was unable to install them. Then manually started all the services and installed the drivers and restarted but still nothing.

Also have tried uninstalling the Network Adapter in the Device Manager and restart. This solution was provided in one of the older quests in the tomshardware forum. But hasn't worked for me.

Also have tried re-install and repair of XP.

Can anyone suggest any other solutions

 

[aford10]

I've never heard anyone having that kind of problem using nlite. That's a nice guide saga. Worthy of a bookmark. 😀

 

[qaz]

Best answer selected by qaz.

 

[Ross MacGregor]

You are not the only one. I have the same problem with my nLite install, it is only running 4 services, and I can't start the firewall and a few other services. I'm using latest nLite with XP with SP3. I am trying to dual boot XP with Windows 10 to run an old game. Thanks for the links!