* Problems with an XP PC ...

 MP> I have a relative that has a PC running Windows XP.  Lately, when they try
 MP> to boot the computer up, it gets to the Windows XP blue logon screen.  Any
 MP> attempt to go further (and, in many cases, even before trying anything
 MP> else), the computer will suddenly shut down or reboot.

 MP> It also does this when attempting to boot in "safe mode."

 MP> I have not seen the computer yet, but they said that a couple of times
 MP> when
 MP> it boots up, instead of getting the blue logon screen, they get one that
 MP> explains that some sort of power "issue" has been
detected, and it will
 MP> give them some options.  All options tend to cause an eventual reboot or
 MP> shut down.

I have had the same thing a while ago. Had to put the C: drive into
another XP machine and got it check drive with a 'repair' files option
ticked. Worked ok in it's old PC. Time to 'Ghost' it to a new drive??

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