How to Fix an XP SP3 Booting Loop
The boot loop on your Windows XP computer means that you have a corrupted or damaged startup disk. When the startup disk becomes corrupted, you will need to repair the startup files to get your XP system booting properly. You can do this through the Recovery Console. Accessing the Recovery Console will require a Windows XP CD. You don't have to be a computer technician to repair your startup disk. You can do it yourself with little hassle.
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Instructions
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Restart your computer with the Windows XP install disc inside the optical drive of the system.
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Press the "R" button on your computer's keyboard when prompted to start the repair.
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Select the Windows XP operating system from the menu that appears and then type your administrator password into the window that opens. Press the "Enter" button.
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Use the arrow keys to scroll to the "Startup Repair" option in the menu that appears. Press the "Enter" button.
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Wait for the repair to complete. This repair can vary In length from five to 30 minutes. The computer will restart after the repair has completed your startup disk fix.
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