Computer boots to the "Windows did not start successfully screen" I have choose safe mode, Last Known Good Config. & Start Normal. It shows the Windows loading screen then reboots again to the first screen using any of the choices. Any help appreciated. I don't want to loose the data I have on the HD.

If Compaq gave you an actual XP CD, you could use Recovery Console to do its limited checks or fixes , maybe fixboot, or chkdsk--- http://support.microsoft.com/defaul... Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console http://support.microsoft.com/defaul... HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555... How to remove Windows Recovery Console ------------------------------------ OR you could remove your harddrive, then connect it to another computer as a Slave, then collect your data. Then you do a Repair of XP --- http://support.microsoft.com/defaul... How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP Watch for help from others.