Computer updates windows applications each time I shut down. The next time I turn the computer on, I receive the message that it was not shut down properly and gives me choices of how to start: safe mode, safe mode with networking or normal. The computer then goes into a loop and may finally allow me to boot up but the screen never looks normal. At this time, I have been unable to get in.1 person needs an answerI do too

What exactly do you mean by "Computer updates windows applications..."? What applications? What message or messages are you seeing when this updating is taking place? Take a look in the Event Viewer log to see if anything relevant is logged while this is happening.John

Hi tootsie202,In addition to John John MVP's suggestion, try the following and check:You may try the following methods and check if it helps:Method 1:Step 1:You may try booting in safe mode and check if the issue occurs.Refer the below link for more details on starting your computer in safe mode:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222Step 2:If you can boot in safe mode without any issues, then try performing a clean boot.A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application services or startup item is causing this issue.You may refer the following KB article to put the computer in clean boot:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353If your issue is resolved after performing Clean Boot, then follow the steps mentioned in the above KB article to narrow down the exact source.After you used the clean boot to resolve your problem, you can follow the steps to configure Windows XP to start normally. Method 2:You can also check the event log details.Refer the KB article for more information:How to view and manage event logs in Event Viewer in Windows XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427Hope this information is helpful.Praseetha KMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.