Also try another Safe Mode option
Enable VGA Mode: This option starts Windows in 640 x 480 mode by using
the current video driver (not Vga.sys).
A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/en-us
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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