Re: Computer won't turn on - reboot after XP logo

Ajguy,

It sounds like you have the W32/IRCbot.worm!MS05-039 worm identified
08/16/2005. Check out the "Booting Problem" thread in the Windows XP Help
and Support newsgroup started at 8/19/2005 4:53 PM PST/

CurtB

"Ajguy" wrote:

> Nope, in fact, not a single change was made. I just found the computer stuck
> in this reboot cycle when I went to use it two days ago clear out of the blue.
>
> "<----- Which Way ----->" wrote:
>
> > On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:42:03 -0700, "Ajguy"
> > <Ajguy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > >I cannot get my computer to turn on. It goes through all the initial boot
> > >screens, but when it reaches the windows loading screen, the system will
> > >reboot. It will ask me each time if I want a standard boot, last known good
> > >config, safe mode, etc. but none of these options will work. I suspect a
> > >virus but I have no way of getting into the computer to run a scan and remove
> > >it.
> >
> > Have you recently made any changes to the RAM in this computer?
> >
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