can't stop xp pro reboot loop

Hi,
I hope there is hope for me..I was reading an article on AOL's
home page. Before I could really get into it, AOL closed, and the
computer started a reboot.
I can get as far as the desktop, then the reboot starts. I've tried
'safe mode' and still the desktop closes before I can do anything.
I saw a similar problem here, and tried the suggested fix (using
'safe mode w/networking' and still couldn't get to 'my computer'
to complete the rest of the instructions, before the reboot started.
I have 2 files I would really like to retrieve from the hard drive.
Do I have a chance of getting them? (Anyone responding, please
don't get too technical)

Thanks

--
sandy j
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