Third-party applications, corrupt system files or hardware incompatibilities and issues such as overheating processors, excess dust or failing parts can result in fatal STOP errors that generate the Windows XP Blue Screen of Death, sending the computer into a reboot loop. The black Windows XP startup screen displays momentarily before stopping and rebooting at the same point. Safe Mode can be used to remove the offending software, replace defective system files or modify the registry. If Safe Mode is not available, you can access Windows Recovery by booting up with the Windows CD and initiate repair and recovery there. When all else fails, you may need to restore the operating system.
Capture the Blue Screen Error Message for Troubleshooting
Step 1
 
Restart the computer.
Step 2
 
As the computer restarts, keep tapping the “F8” key until the menu for Windows Advanced Option appears.
Step 3
 
Select “Disable Automatic Restart on System Failure” from the list and press the “Enter” key.
Step 4
 
Restart the computer. The BSoD error message remains on the screen until you manually reboot the computer. Write down the STOP error number and error text that follows the number.
Step 5
 
Find another computer with an Internet connection and search for the cause of the STOP error on the Microsoft Support website. Type the error message and text into the search box and click on “Search.”