System won't boot up

From: Rossmoyne Primary School (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/17/03 

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 19:01:54 -0700

We have a computer running XP which goes through most of
the boot functions,then stops and starts again. Obviously
a virus, but how to remove it if you cant get into the
system?
All help appreciated.

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