Hello, Thanks for the advice. I have just followed this proceedure, but it
hasn't worked. I still get the blue screen with the
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA message.

"db" wrote:

> yes, boot up with your
> windows cd and select
> repair to initiate the
> recovery console.
>
> after you log in and get
> to the disk prompt run
> the following commands:
>
> chkdsk /p
> fixboot
>
> then "exit" remove cd
> and enjoy.
>
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> "DaveP72" <DaveP72@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B2518DD1-A968-4B9D-A66E-7043C954B2B4@microsoft.com...
> > 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
>