When i boot up my computer it goes fine until i get into windows. it gets into windows for like a second and shuts down. then it boots up and does a scan disk. And it just keeps repeating this. The only way to stop it is too hit the power button and shut it down then let it boot up and then its fine. But that takes to long, so does anyone know how i can fix this problem. Thanks

To start Windows XP in Safe mode, single operating system:

Use this method if XP is the only operating system installed on your computer.

1. Start Windows, or if it is running, shut Windows down, and then turn off the computer.

2. Restart the computer. The computer begins processing a set of instructions known as the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). What is displayed depends on the BIOS manufacturer. Some computers display a progress bar that refers to the word BIOS, while others may not display any indication that this process is happening.

3. As soon as the BIOS has finished loading, begin tapping the F8 key on your keyboard. Continue to do so until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears.

NOTE: If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers will generate a "keyboard error" message. Please restart, and then try again.

4. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP

The link above is to Microsoft and an article explaining how to troubleshoot your Windows XP system. If the page doesn't open properly, please go to:

Microsoft Knowledge Base

Look for: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316434

I hope this will help!

Dwight

Thanks, it really helped.