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Hey something happened to my computer a few days ago. I haven't downloaded or installed any new programs for the past couple of months.

My computer was working fine, when suddenly it reset itself. When i now turn it on I am given a screen which asks me to choose from the these options if I want to load windows:

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode command prompt
last known good configuration.
start windows normally.

None of these options work it goes to the XP booting screen then goes back to starting the whole process again.

Any ideas because i have no windows CD as it was already installed on there when i bought the computer from the store. I also have a lot of important work on there that i don't want to lose.

Can anyone help me please? :?:

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— seeing the F8 menu but looping back to the XP splash usually means Windows can’t finish booting. First priority: recover irreplaceable files before trying repairs. The longer the failing drive is written to, the higher the risk of losing data.

If you can get a second PC, create a bootable rescue USB (a Linux “live” USB or a PE-based rescue disk) and boot the problem machine from that. Mount the internal drive and copy your important folders to an external USB drive. If you can’t boot a rescue USB, remove the hard drive and attach it to another computer with a SATA‑to‑USB adapter or enclosure to copy files. Do not run repair utilities that write to the disk until you’ve saved your data.

Once your files are safe, narrow the cause. Reseat RAM sticks and test one module at a time; a bad stick often causes boot loops. Disconnect all nonessential peripherals (USB devices, extra PCI cards) and try again. Listen for HDD clicking or grinding — that’s a sign of physical failure. If possible run a memory test (Memtest) and a SMART/hard‑disk diagnostic from a rescue environment.

Regarding repairs: ’s point about registry problems is valid, but registry fixes are advanced and risky without a backup. ’s malware warning is also possible — run an offline antivirus scan from the rescue USB if the disk looks healthy. Check for an OEM recovery partition or borrow an XP install disc to use the Recovery Console or perform a repair install only after backing up. If the drive is failing or you’re unsure, stop and consult a data‑recovery professional rather than risking further damage. — the same steps apply if you’re seeing this behavior.

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If nothing helps you should find the setup CD and then to recover registry.

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w32/IRCbot.worm! is a medium risk worm for home users. YOu can be infected simply by going online.
Once infected, your computer may restart continuously. Up to date Mcafee virus scan users are
protected by this threat.

thats from my mcafee. Just FYI.

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Hey something happened to my computer a few days ago. I haven't downloaded or installed any new programs for the past couple of months.

My computer was working fine, when suddenly it reset itself. When i now turn it on I am given a screen which asks me to choose from the these options if I want to load windows:

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode command prompt
last known good configuration.
start windows normally.

None of these options work it goes to the XP booting screen then goes back to starting the whole process again.

Any ideas because i have no windows CD as it was already installed on there when i bought the computer from the store. I also have a lot of important work on there that i don't want to lose.

Can anyone help me please? :?:

Mine is doing the some thing.. :(

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