"Topeka" wrote:

> When I start up, I get to the Starting Windows page, but after about 10 bars,
> the system loops and restarts itself.  This happens over and over.  Yesterday
> I was able to start in safe mode and disable all unnecessary hardware, and
> the system booted after that.  Then I added back all the devices one by one
> except for the 56K modem (I don't use it so just didn't enable it again) and
> rebooted after adding back each one.  The system started fine after each time
> and seemed to be running smoothly, so I thought maybe it was a hardware issue
> with the modem.  This morning, the same old problem, except today I couldn't
> get it to boot in safe mode.  However, it did boot when I selected debugging
> mode.  I have installed all the latest service packs for Windows 2000.  This
> does not seem to be a hardware problem to me, but I'm not quite sure what to
> make of it.  Any suggestions about what to do next?