startup problems

[nfg]

i am having some problems when i restart my computer.
amd athlon tbird 1.33ghz 266fsb alpha pal 6035 f/hs
a7a266mobo
amd certified case 300w ps
ati radeon 64mb ddr vivo
256 pc133
20gb hd
win me

ok when i restart my computer i get one of two errors, one is a vxd error, which comes up just b4 it boots into windows, then i have to restart, boot info safe mode, restart from there and i can finally get back into windows...

the other error i get is a windows protection error on startup, which i have to do the same thing boot into safe mode the restart from there, this is REALLY annoying, i have formatted 2 times with 2 different os also fdisk and deleted partitions...
what is causing this problem, i have changed bios settings i have no idea what is wrong if someone can help me i would really really appretiate it
thanks for your help in advance.
-jeff

[shellshocked]

is only when you restart or dose it do it on a cold boot .
if it is only the restart it may be power managment though i am sure someone who knows more will help

[nfg]

no it happens, even on a cold boot

i have no idea wut the problem is.
if i boot it get vxd error i restart the menu comes up, i do step by step option

i hit enter for everything which is yes, and then i can startup fine, without going into safemode..

but its still annoying becuase i cant boot strait into windows...

[scull_28]

Is your bios up to date?
I had the same problem with an Abit board until i flashed it!

[nfg]

i think im gonna try to update my bios
i think that might b the prob
i have award medallion bios
im not sure what the best program is to flash it tho =\

[KWB Teck]

I'de also double check the settings on the MB for the processor. I've seen overclocked cpu's do the same thing.