Windows XP media center keeps going in a loop and will not complete the boot.

Rebooted PC, probably because of an update, but I also dropped the mouse wireless in the word, and I don't know if that's the problem.  To start Windows and I have three choices, but if I choose safe, last known config, or normal mode, it ends the countdown and starts, but loops to the same black screen that has the countdown.  Help!   Thank you very much.


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Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

the problem is known as "boot loop" and it is generally caused by a lack of disk and file system tune up

There are commands that can be executed in the disk prompt that will help stabilize the boot process.

However, you need to start with any xp cd and launch the recovery console to log on to the disk system.

then the disc prompt, run the following commands >:

Chkdsk

Fixboot

FIXMBR

(the fixmbr will provide a serious warning, but you can ignore the scarecrow)

then the output, remove cd and the system should be able to boot normally again.

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