I have not done nothing yet, but will try and get on to it when I get the time , just wanted a few possible thoughts from you guys before i start, in case you have encountered a similar problem.
I am looking at a mates PC for him as it has a problem and not just cos its a compaq
It only gets as far as the windows splash screen before rebooting.
In safe mode it will not load either, I have reset the default settings in the bios and also reset the CMOS, no change. Everything is seated fine and no warning beeps on initial startup.
I have removed the sata drive ready to test on my machine to see if it boots fully.
I think it could be a virus but do not want to restore the system until I have tried to rescue the family photos for him (he has not backed up for a while)
Any comments or a solution more than welcome. Thanks in advance
I am looking at a mates PC for him as it has a problem and not just cos its a compaq

In safe mode it will not load either, I have reset the default settings in the bios and also reset the CMOS, no change. Everything is seated fine and no warning beeps on initial startup.
I have removed the sata drive ready to test on my machine to see if it boots fully.
I think it could be a virus but do not want to restore the system until I have tried to rescue the family photos for him (he has not backed up for a while)
Any comments or a solution more than welcome. Thanks in advance