Computer stop responded after the logo screen!

[adu123]

My friend's computer screen turn black (stop responded) right after the logo screen, he tried to use recovery discs to perform system recovery, but it didn't work. His computer's OS is window xp media center edition 2005,I would be appreciate if anyone can give me some suggestions.

 

[Rik]

Will it boot into safe mode?

 

[adu123]

No, it won't. The only time his computer respond is when he press F1 repeatly when the logo screen appear, F1 = set up, F10 = system recovery.

 

[Rik]

Do you know how to get into safe mode by pressing F8 just before windows begins to load?

 

[adu123]

Suppose he can get into safe mode by pressing F8, what should he do after that? Thanks