Correction: I am using Windows XP Pro (not the home edition)

"DaveP72" wrote:

> My computer has unexpectedly crashed after installing a software CD that
> accompanied a piece of CCTV hardware. The software installed fine and I have
> been using the program fine until I needed to restart after my copy of
> Microsoft Outlook crashed. Now the computer is stuck in a start up loop!
>
> As as soon as I get to the Windows XP Home screen the computer restarts
> automatically and returns to the plain black screen.
>
> I have tried each one of the options Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking,
> Start Windows Normally, Last Known Good...all of which makes no difference.
>
> I have the original Windows XP Pro installation CD-ROM disc.
>
> Is it possible to start up from my installation disc?
>
> Thank you.
> Dave