How do i fix my compaq presario 1250?

[thomas_08]

my compaq presario 1250 won't load windows, when i start my laptop it shows the compaq screen, but then it show a black screen and at the bottom it says "Starting Windows" but it stays on this screen, how do i fix this?

 

[hang-the-9]

When you turn on the PC, right after the BIOS comes up, hit F8, select Safe Mode. Does it start then?