Boot to setup CD. Press 'r' for repair at that prompt. If it fails to open
you have a bad copy of the old system. You can try a Repair setup.
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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> I just replaced an old hard drive with a new hard drive out of my
> computer.
> When i start my PC up the hard drive only shows Safe Mode and Normal Mode.
> Either selection will trigger the restart of my computer. What is going
> on?