Windows xp won t restart

It started booting, then went to the XP loading page. After which, the screen went black for a second and the system restarted and repeated. I tried to boot in Safe Mode. The Safe Mode would start loading, and right when it went to throw the GUI up to replace the loading text, it restarted. Past that I would try to ascertain whether it is hardware or software fault. If you don't care too much for the data on your HDD, a rebuild is easier to ensure the software is at fault, rather than ….

Devan, I always feel bad just suggesting a rebuild, but in this case I think its best course of action. If you got some much required data on the hard drive, then try using it in another PC if you can, but the fact it gets past POST to the ….

Some patches are designed to be executed in DOS; you will need to read up on the patch in question and determine the installation method. Yes, that would be a sensible way to approach the job. Leave the original drive out of the system till after you get windows installed on the new one, and ensure you create a separate partition on the new drive for data.

You won't need all of it for Windows. If you don't care too much for the data on your HDD, a rebuild is easier to ensure the software is at fault, rather than trying to prove the hardware is at fault. If you don't like the sound of that, either use other PCs you may have access to to swap out components, or take it to a PC repair place.

But personnally I would reinstall the Operating system rather than part with some cash. Devan i faced the same thing and i was told by a friend to update windows specifically sasser and blaster patch.

Marty, thanks for the advice, but sadly the "Last Known Configuration" reacted the exact same way. Tanvi, thank you for writing. I like your idea, but how do I apply the Patch if I cannot get into Windows?

If you got some much required data on the hard drive, then try using it in another PC if you can, but the fact it gets past POST to the boot up suggests to me its a OS fault. What that is I don't know. I am in agreement here on re-building the hard drive. I am hoping that you have good reliable backups. You might consider making a second partition this time around to store all your data there.

That would protect you from a second software failure, but would not protect you from a hardware failure. Ok, so lets say I go and buy a new internal hard drive today and format it. Unfortunately, however, setting it to 1 did not solve the problem. I still see the "Windows shutting down Any help solving this problem would be appreciated.

It might not appear to be an indication of serious problems elsewhere, but one never knows This is what occured on my system. Be sure to use the XP migration tool so all your settings are saved. You WILL have to re-install all your software applications.

Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Resources for IT Professionals. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Asked 12 years, 5 months ago. Active 9 years, 4 months ago. Viewed 7k times. How can I figure out which process is not listening to the shutdown command? Improve this question. Argalatyr Argalatyr 4 4 silver badges 11 11 bronze badges. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. I'd have a look into the Event Viewer, probably in the System log or maybe Application log.

Improve this answer. Umber Ferrule 3, 8 8 gold badges 38 38 silver badges 54 54 bronze badges. Aaron Powell Aaron Powell 3 3 silver badges 7 7 bronze badges. John T John T k 25 25 gold badges silver badges bronze badges. Dennis Williamson Dennis Williamson Thanks for your answer, but as I said, I tried multiple versions of the "shutdown" command without effect. Also said that nothing was running in the Programs pane of the task manager so there's nothing on the toolbar.

Good things to consider, though. Or you can drop a new shutdown. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook.