Bob, If you got the PC from new there may be a Recovery disc that you could try. I'd guess that the Windows software on the hard disc is corrupted. As it boots you may get a chance to go into Safe mode by hitting an F key an dthat will be displayed on the screen.
Calvin W
August 2007
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