Laptop Details

HP Compaq
508 RAM (not sure)
Windows XP service pack 2 version 2002
Bought since March 2007

Problems

I don't really know whats the problem.
This morning when I start my laptop it boot and after that it shows the message that my computer maybe having error and it state that if i don't know what the problem is select start windows normally. So i select that one. And then the windows loading screen comes out. and then the computer reboot. As it reboots the same thing came out and it reboot again and again and again. I don't know what happen. I turn off the laptop properly last night. I don't know what else to do because i'm afraid to open the laptop.. Please help me if you can
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alright this is the BSoD screen...

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage

If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

CHECK foe viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive to make sure if it is properly configured and terminated.

run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption and then restart your computer

technical information:

***STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF88DC524,0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

SOUNDS like a stop error.  Next time it comes up, you'll see a bunch of numbers near the beginning of the error.  Write those down and post them in here.  Also, just as Windows starts loading hit the F8 button.  When the menu pops up, see if you can load it in Safe Mode.I hope you have an  anit/virus/malware  program installed  and running in the BACKGROUND"all the time" and  also  make sure it is  updated frequently  and the upgrades installed.
  Have you downloaded any  new programs or  software  lately?


ps...  get another  512 stick of ram  when  u can afford it...   your computer will run  MUCH  faster afterwards*If you don't see a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) try to stop the reboot process.

Power up the laptop, tapping the F8 key about once per second (or wait for the keyboard LEDs to flash, then tap the F8 key).  You should see the Windows Advanced Options menu.  Select the "Disable automatic restart on system failure" item to stop the reboot CYCLE.  Hopefully instead of rebooting it will now stop on a BSOD.  If you get BSOD, copy the "exact" error message text and numbers and post here.  This information can be used to search Microsoft Knowledge Base and/or Internet for possible causes and resolution.

You could also try booting into the normal "Safe Mode" or the "Last known good configuration" item from the Windows Advanced Options menu.If anything else fails...
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Bought since March 2007

To troubleshoot startup problems

1.  Restart your computer. Immediately after the screen goes blank for the first time, press the F8 key repeatedly. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If the menu does not appear, restart your computer and try again. Use the cursor keys on your keyboard (your mouse will not work) to select Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start.

If you don't see a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) try to stop the reboot process.

Power up the laptop, tapping the F8 key about once per second (or wait for the keyboard LEDs to flash, then tap the F8 key).  You should see the Windows Advanced Options menu.  Select the "Disable automatic restart on system failure" item to stop the reboot cycle.  Hopefully instead of rebooting it will now stop on a BSOD.  If you get BSOD, copy the "exact" error message text and numbers and post here.  This information can be used to search Microsoft Knowledge Base and/or Internet for possible causes and resolution.

You could also try booting into the normal "Safe Mode" or the "Last known good configuration" item from the Windows Advanced Options menu.

have you run chkdsk / r? and defrag the hdd?how about system restore?abyone mention that?