Windows XP will not start up

[Guest]

Lets try this again! I had a short power outage while the computer was on and
I went to turn the compurt back on and Windows would not start up. Windows
would start in Safe Mode (also with Networking). So far this is what I've
tried: System Restore, failed, boot while in Safe Mode, it worked once, I ran
Hard Drive test, it failed, then repaired itself then passed, I ran sfc
/scannow, it would not scan, I've tried to boot with the XP disk, it starts,
then stops. It also will not let me get to Recovery Console, I've tried. I
also tried XP SP2 boot disk from Microsoft, it starts, then stops. I need
help. I don't know what else to try. PLEASE HELP!

 

[seanryanie]

cadillac, sounds like something could be blown on the MB. Have you
re-seated the RAM?

 

[Harry Ohrn MS MVP]

this sounds like it could be hardware related. If the system is under
warranty you might be able to get it fixed or at least checked by a tech. I
use UPS backup due to the frequency of brown-outs and power glitches where I
live. I'm glad that I do! The prices are now very inexpensive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_slc.asp?CatId=233

 

[Pennywise]

Lets try this again! I had a short power outage while the computer was on and
I went to turn the compurt back on and Windows would not start up. Windows
would start in Safe Mode (also with Networking). So far this is what I've
tried: System Restore, failed, boot while in Safe Mode, it worked once, I ran
Hard Drive test, it failed, then repaired itself then passed, I ran sfc
/scannow, it would not scan, I've tried to boot with the XP disk, it starts,
then stops. It also will not let me get to Recovery Console, I've tried. I
also tried XP SP2 boot disk from Microsoft, it starts, then stops. I need
help. I don't know what else to try. PLEASE HELP!

Never underestimate the problems a bad power supply can cause.