Computer startup problem for HP desktop

[Vigor]

Recently my computer have gotten a severe problem. So here's what happens: I start up my computer, it loads to the Window XP Home Edition screen, right after that, computer automatically restarts itself, and it just repeats over and over. What could be the problem?

I can get into safe mode though, if that helps any.

 

[chrisalviola]

theres a lot of reason for that.
1. mixing of different types of ram
2. windows problem with a virus
3. problem with your resoultion on your VGA card

 

[Vigor]

probably not memory because i changed it long time ago and it had been working. I tried it with a new working monitor but it didn't work so i guess not the VGA? So if it is the virus, what should i do?

 

[chrisalviola]

how long have you re-installed your windows? try re-installing first

 

[Vigor]

i recovered my computer numerous times. no dice.

 

[chrisalviola]

a format.

 

[Vigor]

What??

 

[chrisalviola]

to be sure its virus free, format first and then a re-install of OS

 

[Vigor]

OS is window XP right? the reformat i have is in the computer itself, i went in safe mode and recovered fully, so it's back to like how it was before when i bought it. Anyway, doesn't the window XP comes automatically after reformat? Why do i have to install it?

 

[chrisalviola]

do have with you your windows xp cd?

 

[Vigor]

nope but i could get 1 from my teacher.

 

[chrisalviola]

you need that cd to re-install your system

 

[Vigor]

so i recover it and then insert the disk to reinstall the system? im not sure if it'll load the CD because it usually automatically installs the system after each reformat.