Windows XP reboots immediately

Windows XP reboots immediately Disclaimer: This is happening on my grandma's computer, I'm looking for a few tips before I go over there and try to fix it.
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Guest [Entry]

"The problem doesn't have to be hardware. Windows is entirely capable of destroying itself.

The only advice I can give is :

Don't go over there without an XP boot CD.
When arriving over there, try to boot into Safe mode and:
a. First examine carefully the Event Log.
b. Try to boot normally.
c. If you can't boot normally, try to go back to a system restore point previous to the problem.
If you can't boot into into Safe mode, try the Last Known Good Configuration.
If this doesn't work, Perform a Repair Installation.
If nothing works, you might need to reinstall Windows. Your priority will then be to try and save all data. You would also need to ensure that you have the installed XP serial number as well as Office and all other installed apps."

Guest [Entry]

Try rebooting using the Last Known Good configuration. If that fails, then try rebooting into Safe Mode. If you're able to boot into Safe Mode, then reboot again and see if it will start normally.