Nice link TechieLife.
It may be your cpu, but could also be your RAM. Since Windows booted up in Safe Mode just fine, it probably isn't the cpu that is causing the problem. Follow the instructions below.
Lets try to eliminate possible issues with your system. Start with RAM.Step 1: Downloading Memtesthttp://www.memtest.org/Go here to download memtest. Go to
Download (Pre-built and ISOs)Get the file that is named
Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)It should be under v.2.11 (or the latest version at the time)
Unzip the file once you download it. You should have a
.iso file in the unzipped directory.
Step 2: Downloading and Burning a Boot Disc with Burncdcchttp://www.terabyteu...ee-software.htmGo here and download
Burncdcc.Unzip "
burncdcc.zip"
Go to the
unzipped folder and double-click on "
BURNCDCC.EXE"
The program should come up...
Click on "
Browse" and open up the
.iso file that you unzipped earlier.Click on "
Read Verify," to scan the disc after it is burned to make sure it's written properly (
optional)
Pop in a
blank CD (CD-R, CD-RW, any type of CD should be ok)
Click on "
Start"
Once the disc has been burned, the tray will auto
eject the CD.
Step 3: Using the Memtest Diagnostic Now you should have a
bootable CD that has memtest on it.
This program tests your RAM and checks if it is in good condition.
Once you have the CD, you should take out
all sticks of RAM from your computer except one.
Boot from the disc, and run the memory test for at least
7 passes.After this test passed or failed, try the other stick of RAM (if there is another).
Run this test
overnight if you want to.
What if?If the test fails with one stick of RAM, it may be faulty, and you should get it replaced if it is still covered under its warranty. Before you buy a new stick though, make sure that you are not mixing and matching RAM from different vendors, as this may cause a problem with some motherboards. If you are not, then try cleaning the motherboard's RAM socket with a cloth and some compressed air.
http://www.dummies.c...our-laptop.htmlRead this to find out how to remove RAM on a notebook.http://www.associate...ter.html?cat=59Watch this video to remove RAM on a desktop.Post back with the results, and good luck troubleshooting.You could also try to repair Windows XP, if you still have a install disc.
http://www.geekstogo...ws-XP-t138.html