upgrading from windows 98s/e

[rob]

have tried to upgrade my computer to xp but now
get "windows is starting screen" computer then reboots to
this point repeatedly, cannot get past this as computer
consistantly keeps restarting boot sequence

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP Does Not Respond at "Setup Is Starting Windows XP" Message
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310760&Product=winxp

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| have tried to upgrade my computer to xp but now
| get "windows is starting screen" computer then reboots to
| this point repeatedly, cannot get past this as computer
| consistantly keeps restarting boot sequence