Black screen with flashing '_' in the upper left corner.

Im running Vista 64-bit Home Premium and recently ran chckdisk because the computer found some "bad sectors" and prompted me to run. After reboot, the computer loads the image in which I can press "delete" to enter the bios (which I do), then press "tab" to go to the post OFFICE (which has no effect and always load the black screen with a '_' blinking at the top left. If I do nothing, the black screen with the '_' blinking always appears after the image. I can't start in safe mode or access the "Advanced Boot Options". The only thing I can do after the black screen is press "ctrl alt del" in which the same process begins.

I bought my computer from online retailer so it did not come with any CD to restore/recover...

Hello

1. did you of recent changes to the system?

Check her unplug all devices external (except keyboard and mouse) and if you are able to boot.

If this isn't the case, I suggest you contact the manufacturer or retailer for a Windows Vista Installation DVD.

Once you have the DVD you can try to perform the Startup Repair.

Method 1: Run a startup repair.

(a) Insert the disc.

(b) restart your computer using the power button on the computer.

(c) If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

(d) If your computer is not configured to boot from a CD/DVD, check the documentation that came with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings.

(e) choose your language settings, and then click Next.

(f) If you are using the Windows installation disc, click Startup Repair. (g) click ok when you are prompted.   Follow the steps in the link to perform a startup repair. http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

Hope his helps.

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