Troubleshooting Windows 98 Startup Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=188867

How to Perform Clean-Boot Troubleshooting for Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=192926


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"joefromstpete" wrote in message
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My friend's computer with windows 98 will boot up through
the desktop and the appearance of the desktop icons but
then it just turns off and reboots before the process is
completely finished. In safe mode, the computer will
stay on. I have run the factory restore cd from compaq
but it stil persists.