continuous restart (not working)

i've just turned on my pc and tried installing aa driver for a data cable for my mobile phone.it couldn't locate the driver on the cd,then suddenly the pc restarted.problem is,it won't come out of restart mode.i've tried booting it in safe mode,normal mode and last known good configuration,but to no avail.everytime i get to the windows xp loading screen it restarts.

need help pelase!!

btw,i'm on my dads pc atm if your wondering how i've got on here


EDIT: JUST LEFT IF OFF FOR 10 MINUTES AND NOW WORKS,ALTHOUGH,A SERIOUS ERROR HAS BEEN REPORTED

EDITED AGAIN: didn't get chance to make a system restore point.its tried restarting but has now come up with BIOS Checksum Error

 

Hopefully you just need a new CMOS battery. I think I'd try that first.

Unless maybe you flashed the BIOS just before the problem started?

In either case, I think this is a hardware problem rather than an XP issue so moving the thread.

 

nope i didn't.last time i flashed the BIOS was probably around 6 months ago.
the pc won't even start now,it just freezes as soon as i switch it on

 

Clear CMOS, then restart. As soon as you get it to boot, go into the Control Panel,> System> Startup and Recovery and uncheck "automatically reboot ". Then try a System Restore to a date before the driver installation.

When you clear CMOS, you will have to change some of your BIOS settings, as they will revert to default. Make sure you unplug the machine from the wall, and the Power Supply from the motherboard before jumping the pins (or removing the battery)

Johanna

 

i did try clearing CMOS but it still wouldn't startup.could a dodgy PSU cause it because i did some tests on it and it was throwing 17.5v out when it was supposed to be 12v

either way,i've boguht a new case,motherboard and PSU.just have to hope it isn't any of my other hardware causing it