xp bootup problem

[Edward]

I presume you have tried to use safe mode and last known
configuration that worked.

Try reinstalling Windows and see if it gives you the
option of repairing the existing Windows installation. If
it does then you won't lose anything. If it doesn't then
you will lose My Documents etc.

I had the same problem and had to choose a new install
because the computer did not see the existing Windows
installation and I lost My Documents (fortunately I backed
up My Documents using a program called Handy Backup).

I now use a program called WinRescue XP that allows me to
make a boot floppy that gets me into Windows in a
situation like yours.

>-----Original Message-----
>My system will not boot xp. Tried to repair system with
>setup disk but it did not work. tried to repair MBR with
>recovery console but that did not work. What is my next
>step? If I reinstall xp over the existing system will i
>lose my documents and pictures data? what is the next
step?
>.