XP will not boot

I get a error everytime i try to start my computer. Windows XP will not open normally or in safe mode. What can I do?

Hello,

We need to perform a repair of the OS, do you have your recovery partition or recovery disc?

I do not have it. I called Dell yesterday to have them send me a disc. Should have today or tommorrow. Is there another way without the disc?

Hello,

You can try using the recovery partition. See here:

http://www.GeekPolice.net/tutorials-guides-f13/dell-system-recovery-partition-hotkey-instructions-dell-pc-restore-t7661.htm

Hi,

Thanks. Will I lose my document files if I do this?