WinXP computer hangs at boot and then cycles to "F1, F2" screen

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Published on 2010-03-04T05:11:59Z Indexed on 2010/03/12 7:57 UTC
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I have a Dell desktop that is hanging at the Windows XP splash screen and eventually (after about 5 minutes) cycles to a "F1 to retry boot F2 to enter setup utility".

I tried to start the computer in Safe Mode but it eventually cycles to the same "F1, F2" screen.

What are the likely causes and what are the remedies?

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