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Symptom:
My system just restarts over and over.
I keep getting the option to boot in safe mode or last known configurations, but when I choose either or,
it restarts. I've had reloaded Windows XP but that doesn't help.
Possible Solutions:
Method #1:
It may be that your Windows
XP OS has contracted a virus. Please refer to the following website for additional
information:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/
Also, you may want to make
sure that you are up to date as far as Windows Updates are concerned as well
as having anti-virus software installed with updated definitions. At the
very minimum, if you do not have anti-virus software is to enable the Internet
Connection Firewall. All of this information can be found at the above
website.
Method #2:
Boot from the installation
CD, and when given the option, select Install, let setup scan for (and
discover) a previous installation of XP. You are then given the option to
either install a fresh copy or repair, select repair.
Method #3:
If the restarts are more of
a random nature and you are able to get to your desktop, then try the
following:
The problem could be Spyware/Adware
related. I recommend using a quality adware scanner to see if this
solves the problem. Use one of the following 3 or even all three if need be.
- Adaware 6.0
- Spybot S&D
- CWShredder
All of these scanners can be
downloaded at the
Virus
Information page for free.
Method #4:
If the restarts are more of
a random nature and you are able to get to your desktop, then try the
following:
Try disabling the
"Automatic Restart feature. Once you do this, the result will be a blue
screen with an error message that should basically tell you what is going
wrong with your system. To disable this feature:
Right click on my computer, select properties then
advanced tab. Under "Startup and Recovery", select Settings. Then in
"System Failure", uncheck
'Automatically Restart'.
Method #5:
If this problem started
because of an upgrade, it could be that you are having driver
conflicts. The first driver I would replace is the Video, then the
Sound Card and then the Modem.
Method #6:
This problem has been known
to be cause from Software conflicts. Try turning off all programs in
MSCONFIG.
Go to: Start> Run>
type in: msconfig [Enter] Select the Startup tab, then uncheck
all of the programs listed in the resulting menu. Reboot your system. If the
restarting problem is gone, turn each of the programs back on one at a time
until the conflicting program is isolated.
Method #7:
It could be that your CPU is
getting hot. If you feel comfortable getting inside your computer, make sure
that it is somewhat dust free, while making sure that your fans are
functioning properly. There are devices that you can install to monitor the
temperature of your CPU. To learn more about cooling, try here:
http://www.coolerguys.com/
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