Windows 7 won't start.

I have a mac pro and use to boot camp to use windows 7. Windows 7 won't start and it's stuck in a loop. How can I prevent windows 7 from booting and get snow leopard to boot?
thanks for your help!

Hi,
reboot your Mac while holding down the Alt/Option key to get a Selection Screen on which you can choose to boot into OSX.
Once in OSX go to System Preferences - Startup Volume and set your OSX to be the default.
Regards
Stefan

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