Error in Boot.ini file? Quick look please

I cannot boot into normal mode. If I run msconfig and mark normal boot and then hit apply the boot.ini adds the /safemode extension. If I unmark that, apply and then go back to the general tab the Selective startup is marked again. I have tried to boot in normal mode and cannot.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Here is my boot.ini file.

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

THANKS

 

Do you have System Restore enabled?

Have you tried Last Known Good Configuration? (repeatedly tap F8 while it's booting)

Do you have a Windows CD to do a repair?

 

1. yes

2. I haven't had a last good boot in awhile. This computer was full of malware that chaslang helped remove.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=94739

3. Yes.

 

So, have you tried a repair or not?