XP Constant Reboot

[Raytonium]

I have an Alienware laptop w/ raid array HD. Today while on the internet, I
got a quick flash of a virus warning, then BSOD (0x0000007e) and shutdown.
Now it won't boot, not even into safe mode. I haven't added any new hardware
or updated any drivers recently, so I'm thinking it is virus related.

Some net research looks like I can use the Recovery Console to replace some
missing or corrupted startup files. Can I do a full recovery and still keep
my settings and files intact or is it a destructive recovery?

I have the Alienware Respawn dvd at home, but this will wipe my drive of all
data. I want to try and get my computer working as it did and not start from
scratch. I tried a Live Linux boot cd but my HD's didn't show up--is that
because of the raid setup?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[db]

raid arrays are passé for the home user
since terabyte drives are available.

however, sometimes rebooting requires the
command fixboot to stop the booting
from cycling.

also I would also run a chkdsk /r
from the recovery console before
the fixboot.



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