(sorry, I have XP Pro)

I borrowed a CD from someone and tried the repair. Still stuck in the loop.
We all collectively decided I have a virus of some sort that got past my 3 virus scanners.
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Sorry to dredge up this common problem...but I'm about to take a sledge hammer to my laptop....

I am stuck in the startup loop. It's difficult to get to the screenwhere I select Safe Mode...so...