Comp stuck in restart loop while installing WinXP

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I have Intel Celeron 800MHz Processor on an Intel 815e chipset mobo.
256MB SDRAM, 40G HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, 1.44 FDD, Nvidia graphics card.

I was using Windows XP, SP1, SP2 on the same computer since two years
without any issues that proves there is no compatibility issues. I
haven't added any new hardware or software. Recently my comp was stuck
in Restart loop and therefore I decided to format my computer.

After formatting the computer thrice I have the same issue. I tried
changing the installation CD but luck.

This is what I am doing:
1. Boot from CD
2. I get a message: To setup press Enter, To repair press "R", To Exit
press "F3" -> I press Enter
3. F8 key to agree the EULA
4. I select my primary partition (C:)
5. I select "Format the partition before installing XP"
6. It creates a list of file to copy and copies.
7. Computer restarts
8. After restart, I get a message "Collecting info", "Peparing for
Installtion", "Installing files" and two more options which I could not
see because it restarts at this point and get stuck in a loop.

I have booted the computer in DOS and ran a Scandisk with Surface scan.
it went on for about 7 hours and the computer did not restart

I installed Windows 98 and used the system for some and it did not
restart.

I have reseated memory, video card and every devices.

Why is it behaving crazy in Windows XP???

Please advise.
 
Maxi said:
I have Intel Celeron 800MHz Processor on an Intel 815e chipset mobo.
256MB SDRAM, 40G HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, 1.44 FDD, Nvidia graphics card.

I was using Windows XP, SP1, SP2 on the same computer since two years
without any issues that proves there is no compatibility issues. I
haven't added any new hardware or software. Recently my comp was stuck
in Restart loop and therefore I decided to format my computer.

After formatting the computer thrice I have the same issue. I tried
changing the installation CD but luck.

This is what I am doing:
1. Boot from CD
2. I get a message: To setup press Enter, To repair press "R", To Exit
press "F3" -> I press Enter
3. F8 key to agree the EULA
4. I select my primary partition (C:)
5. I select "Format the partition before installing XP"
6. It creates a list of file to copy and copies.
7. Computer restarts
8. After restart, I get a message "Collecting info", "Peparing for
Installtion", "Installing files" and two more options which I could not
see because it restarts at this point and get stuck in a loop.

I have booted the computer in DOS and ran a Scandisk with Surface scan.
it went on for about 7 hours and the computer did not restart

I installed Windows 98 and used the system for some and it did not
restart.

I have reseated memory, video card and every devices.

Why is it behaving crazy in Windows XP???

Please advise.
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Your HD might be fried because of formatting it.
My sister had this same problem. She brought it to Geek Squad and they said
that her HD is fried so she had to get a new one. So most likely it is a
problem with your HD. Hope this is helpful.
 
I have booted the computer in DOS and ran a Scandisk with Surface
scan. it went on for about 7 hours and the computer did not
restart

I installed Windows 98 and used the system for some and it did
not restart.

I have reseated memory, video card and every devices.

Why is it behaving crazy in Windows XP???
Click to expand...

I would try another stick of memory in place of the existing one.
Testing in another operating system like Windows 98 is not exactly
definitive of a working computer since Windows 9x is more forgiving of
bad hardware.

Also, checkout this KB article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/828267

Adam
 
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