Computer Crashing

[JamesS]

Hey Guys

My computer crashed and then started to continously restart, so I shut the computer down. Restarted it, it made it the XP screen then just shut down. I put the XP CD in and tried going to the repair option, I was just about there and the computer shutdown. I tried getting back there again and the computer (EVERYTIME, EXACT SPOT) crashes soon as it gets to the screen where it asks you to hit; Enter, R, or ESC. (right after it says "Starting windows" on the bottom of the screen). So I'm not able to do anything at all. I tried booting up to another HDD, no luck. Couldn't go to Windows, or get past that same point as before. I really don't wanna replace the MOBO, is there anything I can do?

P.S.
I just had this problem with my other computer, I ended up replacing my MOBO and everything was fine. Should I try putting the first HDD that gave me problem into a working computer and see what happens? Any help would be nice, thanks guys.

[Neon]

1. If anything is overclocked, return to stock settings.

2. Inspect the motherboard for bulging/leaking capacitors.

3. Test the memory modules one at a time with memtest86+.

4. Scan the hard drive with an antivirus application.

[smithy]

If you've got a spare (more powerful) power supply, it's also worth swapping to eliminate that as the problem. Seen it before.

[Cobracon]

Check to make sure the CPU cooling fan is running.

[JamesS]

Hey guys, thanks for the reply. I tried some of what you all said, but the other things I'm gonna try tonight. I have another MOBO coming in the mail today (hopefully), I'm gonna see if that fixes the problem (again)..lol. After I had the same problem with mine I swapped MOBOs and everything has been fine since. My g/f did some research and found that there is something called a bios bug? I'm not too sure if that's what killed both of my mobos or not, just wierd that two computers (one I built 4 years ago, one my dad built 5 years ago...no problems since) died within a month of each other. Well thanks, I'll give everyone an update ASAP.

James