Question : Windows xp keeps restarting and wont boot into safe mode.

We had a power cut today and my pc was force powered down, now it wont boot.

Its xp pro, when i try saf mode it resets after loading mup.sys, i have tried running the cd Repair function but the repair option is not available.

Im not sure how i can fix other than a reinstall?any ideas?

Answer : Windows xp keeps restarting and wont boot into safe mode.

Boot from Recovery Console, and use these commands:

fixboot
fixmbr

10 things you can do when Windows XP won't boot:
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6031733.html

If you are now able to boot in safe mode, then use the following command (System File Checker) to repair the operating system:
sfc /scannow

In case it doesn´t work, then you can boot from a boot disk and copy your files, then reinstall, such as:

Commercial:
    Microsoft ERD Commander 2007
    http://www.megamih.com/754/microsoft-erd-commander-2007

Free:
    Ultimate Boot CD:
    http://www.ubcd4win.com/