WinXP problem

[Frozzy]

When XPHome loads on a different computer, it goes through the loading screen with the rolling bar... then it goes black. After 2 seconds or so a blue screen appears with a message, but after a millisecond it reboots the computer.

I can't actually read the message in full, but IIRC it had something to do with something being unable to boot.

Any ideas?

[BigFree]

Hit F8 as it goes from the bios to the OS. Use "safe mode" first. If it boots then you likely have a driver/hardware issue.

You may also try removing as many non-essential pieces of hardware from your system and see if that makes a difference.

Sometimes, just re-setting hardware in it's slot alliviates problems.

[Thorn]

It could have been that virus email attachement I sent you...... or um.... I dunno.... speaking of which I don't even know you or your email address....

[VetLegion]

This can be a virus, a bad driver, or maybe hardware. If your CPU fan stopped working, computer will reboot after getting warm. Check hardware first.

[Frozzy]

Doesnt appear to be hardware. I've tried some combinations and i get the same problems.

Any other thoughts?

[Urban Ranger]

How did you load it on a different computer? A new installation?

[Frozzy]

Hm?

[Urban Ranger]

Re: WinXP problem

Originally posted by Kalius
When XPHome loads on a different computer

...a different computer...

?

[Frozzy]

As in different to the one I am currently using (hence I am able to post now)

[Urban Ranger]

If Windows keeps rebooting in general it's probably caused by a virus.