Hi I am new to this forum and have been having serious issues with my laptop. When I switch on and load windows normally or even in safe mode I get a black screen with a message, all I am able to see of this message as it closes down so fast is (IRAQ_ error).

I have tried to start up with the windows XP disk but to no avail as my disk drive won't work. When I have managed to start windows normally it shuts down and restarts again automatically and repeatedly does this. What do you advise?

Please help

SueWhat is new or different since the LAST time everything worked properly (ie, new hw, new sw, virus, error, etc)?susanaliceberry, are you sure it says IRAQ and not IRQL? Like this:

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL


Sue - reboot and hold down the F8 key. A list of bootup options should be displayed, select "Disable Automatic Restart On System Failure" and hit Enter.

When your system fails to boot you should now see a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) which gives details of the cause of the system failure. Post BACK with the Stop CODE and someone will advise as to your next move.

Good luck.