Why is my computer restarting?

Question

Everytime my computer gets to the part where it shows Windows XP Proffesional, it loads for like 10 seconds and then restarts itself. I can't even get to the logg in page! What can i do to stop this?

driver CD i tried reinstalling everything without wiping my hard drive (didn't reformatt) and it stopped going to the enter safe mode/Last known comnfiguration screen after i did that but not it still restarting itself

Answer 1

if you can not get into safemode then reformat your drive and give comodo.com a try they are offering a free security suite...they are one of the oldest computer security company's...Try a online virus scan here are some address to try Safety.Live.com...TrendMicro.com...get some protection Comodo.com is offering a complete security suite free and yes they can be trusted if you want to do it yourself I recommend Avira.com along with Safer-Networking.org(spybot search&destory) or SpywareBlaster from majorgeeks.com or Lavasoft.com...MalwareBytes.org is another good one to consider althrough the last two don't offer free protection some even recommend two anti-spyware scanners just to be on the safe side the other bit of advice i have to offer is external firewalls they hardwire to the machine with usb or firewire hook up now thats cutting edge tech.Remember paid is usally better than free however since Comodo.com kind offer that may not be the case anymore      

Answer 2

If you repeatedly press F8 while booting, you'll be taken to the boot selection menu.  Try last known Good Configuration, and if that doesn't work, Safe Mode.