Windows xp cannot boot even in safe mode

I have tried to boot windows from the CD with no luck. I choose to set up windows instead of repairing it. The Recovery Console provides system repair and recovery funtionality. Type EXIT to quite the Recovery Console and restart the computer" I am not sure what to do at this point with respect to the repair console.

I ran a check disk while in the repair console. Thanks agaign! You said your computer was overheating. When if ever? So that seemed like the solution. I get stuck at the logo screen. I've tried repeatedly, but it doesn't work. Some background: I did not add any new hardware or software recently. I have good antivirus protection Avira, MSSE , did a routine security patching of all programs about a week ago using secunia.

Although, I have multiple antivirus programs and that can be a problem, they've worked fine on the problem computer for 6 months, and I have two other computers with the same OS and antivirus programs and they work fine too.

As you were unable to perform repair installation also successfully, I would suggest you to disable automatic restart on system failure to obtain the exact error message. Method 1: Disable automatic restart on system failure to get the exact error message. This option prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Restart the computer. As the computer is restarting, press the F8 key repeatedly until you see the Windows Advanced Options screen.

Method 2: Perform Disk check from the Recovery console. It will not boot from the reinstall disk. That is the only disk I have. I assume that is the one you were refering to.

Thanks for the suggestions. Any idea if this is a hard drive issue or an operating system issue. I think OS, but I'm not sure. How to run Repair. Browse Community. Windows General. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Search instead for.

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