Wierd boot up problem

OK, I got it to boot in safe mode, so I THINK that is probably a good sign. But now what? I've got the boot log I made but don't know how to interpret it.

You've all been helpful, so I hesitate to ask...any further suggestions?

ges

 

try to do a system restore

"When the new hard disk arrives, can I just put it in as the master drive and install xp from the CD?"

yes

 

imho this points to some kind of software corruption problem.

 

You mean system restore from the CD? I can't get the CD to boot.

I appreciate your help vhehn. I keep trying different things based on suggestions.

ges

 

no. system restore from xp. go start,programs,accessories,system tools, system restore. pick a date that you know it was working correctly.

 

OK, I'll try that right now.

 

Got a message saying "System Restore is not able to protect your computer."

??

So, I'm trying to boot off the recovery CD, but can't get it to...any idea why?

ges

 

did you do this?

change the boot sequence in setup and make sure the cd boots first. then put system restore cd in. then reboot the computer. that should allow the cd to boot.

 

OK, did that. Got it to boot and am now trying to use the recovery console. It wants an effing administrator password. Huh? What the heck is the password?

groan...

ges

 

cant help you there. you must have set a password up when the computer was new.