Help for this Dell.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by hrlow2, Aug 26, 2012.

  1. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Dell XPS M-140 laptop
    Windows XP Media Center
    512MB RAM

    Upon booting the machine, goes immediately to Safe Mode screen.
    Any of the 4 options will look like it is loading, but goes right back to the same page again. No error codes or messages show.
    Checked hard drive and it and memory are all secure.
    Any way out of this endless cycle?
     
    hrlow2, Aug 26, 2012
    #1
  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    plodr, Aug 26, 2012
    #2
  3. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    They have numerous photos and files that would be lost to them.
    Would a repair reinstallation (non-destructive) be a good alternative?
    I do have an XP disk, but Home edition.
     
    hrlow2, Aug 26, 2012
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  4. lbmest

    lbmest MajorGeek

    Use a Live Linux CD/DVD to backup files.
     
    lbmest, Aug 27, 2012
    #4

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