I have a 2 1/2 year old Compaq Pressario V6000 laptop and I am running XP on it.  When I turn it on it GOES to the blue XP starting up page. Before reaching the log in screen, the computer restarts and CONTINUES on a loop like this. I have TRIED starting it is the previous setting that worked and SAFE mode but it continues to do the same thing.

I have no idea what may be wrong with my computer so any diagnosis or solutions would be greatly appreciated.

ThanksJam on the F8 key on your keyboard while it's starting.  You should get a startup menu.

Select "Disable automatic restart on system failure."

What should happen after this is the dread "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD).

Write down everything on the BSOD and post it here (yes, even the gibberish). Quote from: killerb255 on July 29, 2009, 12:24:25 PM

What should happen after this is the dread "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD).

I believe that the OP is referring to the start page, for log in purposes.

I have a 2 1/2 year old Compaq Pressario V6000 laptop and I am running XP on it.  When I turn it on it goes to the blue XP starting up page. Before reaching the log in screen, the computer restarts and continues on a loop like this. I have tried starting it is the previous setting that worked and safe mode but it continues to do the same thing.

I have no idea what may be wrong with my computer so any diagnosis or solutions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks