Right guys... well my computer just seems to be restarting itself...

It happened yesterday where it just started to load and then went to the your computer never shut down properly last time do you want to start it in normal mode, safety mode e.t.c. no matter what i click it starts to load on the Windows screen and then a blue screen flashes for a split seccond (not enough for me to read what is on) with an error code which is all i can make out before restarting the whole process again.

I reformated the whole comp yesterday and it happened again today but the strange thing is the virus software never came up with anything (I have been running Avast and also AVG at the same time.)

I was also wondering if anyone could possibly tell me if this has happened to them or if they know what is wrong.

Thanks.

~Lord Lucifer~

We've all probably had this issue at some point when using a computer, but the fact that it is happening repeatedly is of course of some concern I am sure.

Can you access your computer in Safe Mode?

when i try going in safe mode the page goes down with different file types trying to do something (im not that good with computers) and then it just restarts the computer and the process has gone over and over again.

Just wondering but the person that built my comp when i rang him he thinks i could be that something has been updated in the bios and that it is not recognising that the computer is a duel core processor any more...

anyone know if that could be the problem?

The BIOS idea makes no sense to me.

I'd suggest booting your XP CD into the Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

First off try the command:

FIXBOOT

If that does not help try:

FIXMBR

Then after that, I would start looking at heat. Is the computer free of heat trapping dust? Do all fans turn freely?

While in there, inspect the motherboard for bulging or leaking electrolytic capacitors. These failed or failing capacitors are a common cause of sudden, but seemingly random system lock ups and reboots.

The capacitors look like tall soda cans, many of which surround the CPU socket. All older and most newer motherboards use electrolytic capacitors, which contain a liquid electrolyte. Failing (including flawed and/or abused/over-heated) capacitors literally bulge at the seams due to excessive internal pressures. Extreme (and very rare) cases result in a firecracker type explosion that can really stink up a room.

Typically, electrolyte just oozes from the pressure relief points stamped in the tops of the capacitor casings (seen as a symbol or letter). The electrolyte can be caustic to motherboards and flesh.

Look for white to dark-brown, dried liquid or foam on the tops or bottoms of the capacitors. Bulging capacitors are a sign leakage is about to occur.

A stressed, underpowered or failing power supply can cause some very odd problems, including reboots.

You can test your RAM using one of the following programs. Both require you to create and boot to a bootable floppy disk or CD to run the diagnostics. Using the floppy method is generally easier and yet another reason I still include floppy drives in my new PC builds. However, the CD method is just as effective at detecting RAM problems. Allow the diagnostics to run for several passes or even overnight. You should have no reported errors.

Windows Memory Diagnostic - see the easy to follow instructions under Quick Start Information.
or
MemTest86+ (for more advanced users) - an excellent how-to guide is available here.