Constant Start Up loop

mercman1969

my pc today (XP SP3) has suddenly decided not to start up
it is simply going through a continuous start up loop

I can get to the desktop screen then it simply starts again

my biggest fear is the HDD has gone south

can anybody assist


Many Thanks

debitcardmayhem

When you power on hit f8(a lot) to get up the windows startup options, try starting it with the option "Do not restart after problems" It may be a BSOD with more info

Donnie

Disable automatic restart on system failure is the likely wording.

debitcardmayhem

Donnie wrote: »

Disable automatic restart on system failure is the likely wording.

Thanks Donnie, too:cool: lazy to walk upstairs switch on XP and check

mercman1969

ok

just had 3 attempts at starting the machine having pressed F8 and then selected Disable automatic restart on system failure
Each time I get the blue screen of death with

Windows detected a problem and has shut down to prevent damage to your computer?

any ideas

I am suspected HDD failure??

debitcardmayhem

Error Codes ? Module Names

Donnie

mercman1969 wrote: »

ok

just had 3 attempts at starting the machine having pressed F8 and then selected Disable automatic restart on system failure
Each time I get the blue screen of death with

Windows detected a problem and has shut down to prevent damage to your computer?

any ideas

I am suspected HDD failure??

Whatdoes the STOP Code say?

eg: STOP: 0x00000050 (0xf8655000, 0x00000001, 0xfc7cc465, 0x00000000)
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (50)

mercman1969

here is the code

STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203,0x8A116CB0,0xC0000102,0x00000000)

Thanks

JJ_Egan

Corrupt windows rather than hard disc .
The 0x24 BSOD is an NTFS File System error. Essentially, Windows has trouble locating files on your disc, because there's some error in your file allocation tables. What you would have to do, is start up your computer and press some key that allows you to change your boot order. It's usually F8 or F9, pressed when you see computer manufacturer's logo at the very beginning. With Toshiba it could be different (I know Lenovos usually use F2 or a Lenovo button). On-screen, your PC could tell you which button to press to change the order.

In any case, when you do manage to change the order, you will be presented with a menu. Insert your Windows CD, give it a few seconds and then choose CD-ROM from the menu. This should boot your PC off your CD.

When you get to Windows setup, you will have the option of pressing R to access Recovery Console. When you get there, you will be asked password for the Administrator account. I'm guessing it's empty for you, but you know better.

When you enter the correct password, you will be taken to the command prompt. There, you should type:
chkdsk <your current disk drive, like C:>


jje

mercman1969

Anybody able to provide a noddy guide for overcoming this? if indeed it can be overcome

Why has my windows suddenly gone corrupt....has it got a virus?

mercman1969

Anybody?........................