REFERENCE : Disabling the Automatic Restart option in Windows XP

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Time Required: Disabling the Automatic Restart option in Windows XP usually takes minutes less than 10
Here's How:
1. avigate to the CNontrol Panel in Windows XP by left-clicking on Start, followed by Settings and then choosing Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, open System.
Note: In Microsoft Windows XP, depending on how your operating system is setup, you may not see theSystem icon. To correct this, click on the link on the left-hand side of the Control Panel window that saysSwitch to Classic View.
3. In the System Properties window, click on theAdvanced tab.
4. Locate the Startup and Recovery area and click on theSettings button.
5. In the Startup and Recovery window, locate and uncheck the check box next toAutomatically restart.
6. Click OK in the Startup and Recovery window.
7. Click OK in the System Properties window.
8. From now on, when a problem causes a BSOD or another major error that halts the system, the PC will not automatically reboot. Rebooting manually will be necessary.
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