| It could be either a software or hardware problem. From what you say it actually sounds more like hardware.
If there is nothing important on the disk you could try a repair install using the original CD. You will need a valid serial number and will have to re-activate XP. A repair re-install should resolve software problems and retain the existing applications. It will not fix knackered hardware
If there is important information on the disk (that you really do not want to lose) you should first concentrate on copying the data off the disk to a safe location before further attempts at repair.
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Text mode just means it has yet to start in full protected mode. The reboot loop may occur when entering protected mode when one of the drivers causes an access violation when it attempts to take control of knackered hardware. Sometimes the boolog indicatea which item of hardware is knackered and sometimes it doesn't.
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