Cannot start windows after Windows update

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• Cannot start windows update

  When I try manually start Windows Update in the menu start my PC displays a window asking what program I want to use to open it. This has never happened before and help appreciated woul

  Bob Paerson

  Hi Bob,

  This can occur if the file association is damaged on your computer.

  First of all, I would say you can access the link below and run repair and check if that helps you solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  If the steps above do not work, you can try to change the association of files from the control panel.

  Go to the following location to change the associated file.

  Start \Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Associations

  You can access the link below and follow the instructions on how to change which programs Windows uses by default: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  I hope this helps. Let us know the status.

  Thank you and best regards,

   

  Srinivas R Microsoft support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot start "Windows update", "User accounts", "My computer properties" etc.

  Hello
  I got a new computer HP with Vista64. Whenever I try to start "Windows update", "User accounts", "My computer properties" apps does not start. I just saw window a new poping up on the screen and then it closes but nothing more. Does anyone have an idea on what to do?

  BR
  Max62

  Hi Colin Davis,
   
  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft Forums.
  1. try performing clean boot: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
  2. check if you have the same problem in safe mode
  3. open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally made programs, click Accessories, right-click command prompt, and then click Run as administrator, and in the command prompt, type sfc/scannow. Restart the computer and check.

  Kind regards

  Niranjan | Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

• Cannot start windows after update

  After you install a windows update, my computer cannot start windows, when I boot it.  It seems the windows files.  I don't have a recovery disk (lesson).  I have windows vista, is there anyway to restore windows on my PC other than buying the software.  I confess that I do not download updates often... that is why... It's always trouble.

  Hi, MooreTM,

  Brand and model of your computer, please.  Thank you.

  (1) you are able to start safe mode and do a system restore?

  Start the computer

  Start typing F8

  Select Mode safe mode with networking

  What a load Safe Mode, start > all programs > Accessories > system tools > SafeMode

  Select a date and time before the Windows update that caused the problem

  (2) start Windows and tapping F11 key

  If the Advanced Options screen, select fix my computer

  Press enter

  I suggest the site of the manufacturer of the computer and purchase a reinstallation DVD software.  Cost is minimal ($16.-$20.)

• Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  Cannot use windows update after the new installation of xp sp2

  How to reset the Windows Update settings?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Cannot start Windows virtual pc host (I have all the updates)

  -Cannot start windows virtual pc host - cannot start windows virtual pc host process and earlier version of microsoft virtual pc is installed on this computer.

  I have all the updates for Virtual xp downloaded from the microsoft page.  Virtualization tool runs on my system.

  What is the best?  Should I bother trying to get virtual xp installed?  Or can I just use VM ware or something similar to run a virtual system?

  Any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  SYSTEM SPECS: icor7 3.2 Ghz, 24GBz Ram, Nvidia Geforce GTX 480, Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.

  process host and earlier version of microsoft virtual pc is installed on this computer.

  You happen to have Virtual PC 2007 is installed? If so, you need to uninstall that. Click Start, type: programs and features

  Press enter on your keyboard

  See the list of program and make sure that Virtual PC 2007 is uninstalled.

  If your intention is to use Windows XP Mode, make sure that the following two files are installed:

  You must install both files:
  1 Windows6. 1 - KB958559 - x 64 or x 86 architecture that you run
  Restart the system, and then install:
  2 WindowsXPMode_en-we

  Both Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC can be downloaded from http://www.windows.com/business/downloads.
  For more information about system requirements, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/virtual-pc

  Mobile: http://www.notebooks.com/2009/11/23/using-windows-virtual-pc-with-windows-xp-mode/

  Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• cannot access windows update - windows freezes a startup (error 0x8007043C)

  original title: cannot access windows update - windows freezes a start-up

  Error number: 0x8007043C when I try to access windows update. I tried to restore my computer to an earlier date without result. Windows hangs after login. Not sure if this is a update problem or another problem.

  Error number: 0x8007043C when I try to access windows update. I tried to restore my computer to an earlier date without result. Windows hangs after login. Not sure if this is a update problem or another problem.

  Do some basic cleaning and updates that may resolve your problem (also - check your time and date - as well as your setting time zone...)

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you will use the aggressive version if given a choice):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know usingGoogle (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end. This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• I cannot use windows update. The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  I cannot use windows update.  The 80070490 error keeps coming back.

  I tried "System update tool", "windows repair" and I don't seem to be able to get upgrades using my DVD of windows.  What can I do?

  Any help would be much appreciated

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work, try this...

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:
     
     net stop wuauserv
     CD %SystemRoot%\System32
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     net start wuauserv

  3. Reset
  4. Try to update.

  * Important * When you do this, the following problems occur:

  • Updates that are currently downloaded but which have not yet been installed must be downloaded again by using Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
  • When you remove the Software Distribution folder, your download history is deleted.
  • If you currently receive updates from Microsoft Update and Windows Update, you will need to reselect this option from the Windows Update Web site.

  
  * Note * if the problem is resolved and you can successfully download and install the updates, you can delete the directory SoftwareDistribution.old to recover disk space.

  
  STILL no? We have something to try...

  Use this FixIt:
  How to get the latest version of the Windows Update Agent

  Reset.

  Save components WU:

  1. Start an elevated command prompt.
  2. Run the following commands pressing on enter after each line:

     regsvr32 Jscript.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuapi.dll
     regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  If it still does not work after that - repeat ONCE more that part...

  Reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Try to update.

  Come back and let everyone know how you faired.

• Cannot install Windows updates (has no status) on the computer desktop and laptop

  Desktop               (Purchase date: 13/07/2010)

  Model: Pavilion p6402f or 6402f

  Product: BK275AA #ABL

  Serial No.: {removed privacy}

  OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit

  Product ID: {removed privacy}

  Portable               (Purchase date: 14/07/2011)

  Model: Pavilion g6 Notebook PC

  Product: QD317UA #ABC

  Serial No.: {removed privacy}

  OS: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 164-bit

  Product ID: {removed privacy}

  Description of the problem: same problem on the computer desktop and laptop at the same time began: cannot install Windows updates (has no status)

  No hardware changes or software recently made to the system: I followed the usual procedure to install Windows updates.

  Method of connection: wireless

  Technical expertise: intermediate level

  Performed troubleshooting: because the error # 80071 A 90 type indicated by the system, I followed the instructions of Windows Help and Support, for example to run Microsoft Fix it which did not work; a more advanced method has also been used, who recommended to start Windows Update in Mode safe, then open Windows Update and install the updates and then restart normally. At this point, the problem was that any stage of Windows Update was available.

  Hello amib004,

  As much as I know, only Windows Update cannot be run in safe mode. That being said, I saw where install several updates may conflict with each other. Try to disable all updates installation and install the updates failed one at a time.

• Cannot install Windows update - error 8007003 - updated fails repeatedley

  Cannot install Windows update - error 8007003 occurs whenever I try to update

  Would have been nice if you included the Windows operating system you are using, but nevertheless (pick that applies to you).

  Windows XP

  You receive an error '0 x 80070002' or '0 x 80070003' code after you download an update from Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  When you search for available updates on the update site, you see the Error 80070002 0 x or 0 x 80070003
  http://update.Microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/showarticle.aspx?articleid=17&LN=EN&IsMu=false

  Error message when you try to download the updates on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update on a Windows XP computer's Web site: "0 x 80070003".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/916248

  Vista

  Windows Update error 80070003
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/dc8636cd-4742-4e4e-B07C-a8cc9c684b261033.mspx

  Description of the update of the system for Windows Vista tool
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821
  0 X 80070002 ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND

  You receive an error '0 x 80070002' or '0 x 80070003' code after you download an update from Windows Update, Microsoft Update or Windows Server Update Services
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910336

  Error message when you try to download updates from Windows Update on a computer that is running Windows Vista: "error 0 x 80070003 the system cannot find the path specified."
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/942967

  And here's one for Windows 7

  Windows Update error 80070003
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Update-error-80070003

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Cannot install windows update kb969947 error code 800F0816

  Cannot install windows update kb969947 (for vista) everytime I try after that restart the computer should go back to a previous restore point to operate

  error code 800F0816

  See the section "How to get help" of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969947

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

  Or you can...

  Launch a collateral request for assistance free Windows Update:
  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?Gprid=6527

  Consumer Security Support homepage
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/

  For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

  For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through your usual support contacts.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• fixing older XP that needs updating. Error Msg 0 x 80245003. cannot access windows update.

  fixing older XP that needs updating. Error Msg 0 x 80245003. cannot access windows update. Help!

  Microsoft fix it wants tool return me to windows update to download some updates IT must first which is no help...

  Hello

  1. Open command prompt.
  2. type net stop wuauserv, and then press ENTER.
  3. Type rmdir /s %windir%\softwaredistribution\wuredir and press enter
  4 type net start wuauserv, and then press ENTER.
  5. try to install the updates again.

• Error 0 x 80240036, 0x8024400A, cannot install Windows updates

  Original title: cannot access windows update Center to down load my updates.

  I keep getting these two error messages whenever I try to install windows on my computer updates.

  I have windows XP Home Edition

  Error number: 0 x 80240036

  Error number: 0x8024400A

  Thank you, Bob Taylor * address email is removed from the privacy *

  PS I'll install a new windows XP on my hard drive now. Who could do

  Hello

  Have you done a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  I suggest you to check the updates could be the cause of the problem. To do

  (a) go to control panel,.

  (b) click on Add/Remove programs.

  (c) scroll through the list of programs, and downstairs, you will find all the updates that are installed with their numbers categories.

  Provide us with the number if the issue not be resolved after following the methods.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you run the FIXIT from the link below and.

  The problem with Microsoft Windows Update is not working:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

  Try installing updates and if the issue gets not solve, go to the method 2:

  Method 2:

  If the problem is not solve I suggest you try the procedure described in the link mentioned below.

  You cannot install some programs or updates

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798

  Warning: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/( )

  
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  And take note: While running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area so all available data on this risk to be lost.

  Method 3:

  You can also try the steps from the link below if the above methods fail. Run the FIXIT and if it does not help, try the manual steps.

  Temporary connection related errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Cannot start Windows, Windows Setup does not detect the hard disk, Bootmgr is misiing

  I have a few problems on my laptop [Acer 3810 t]

  -The first problem
  My mobile give me screen "cannot start windows' who have 2 choices: run the Startup Repair tool and boot normally. I chose to fix it, but nothing happens and stuck "starting windows" and gives unmountable boot volume 'blue screen '. the Dungeon of blues screen appear (for laptop is a not restart). So I turned off my phone and turn it back on it. the "could not start" screen again and I chose to start normally. but the result is negative. My portable Dungeon cannot start windows. Because of that I am using the advanced boot option and choose all the boot type such asit cannot load the safemode, last configuration etc, but the result is the same, you cannot start windows. in safe mode, its stuck in loading fileinfo.sys. I do not give up to try again with the advanced boot option. until I have a bad situation. My laptop can only 1 file in safe mode and blues screen do not appear again (my laptop only return at the beginning of start or restart)

  -The second problem
  because it cant solved, I want to reinstall my laptop. My OS is Vista 32 bit (pre-installed). I want to install the new operating system, windows 7. I use Dsik Flash bootable USB to install Windows 7. But in the BIOS, it is detected as a USB HDD. So I set my BIOS to load USB HDD to the first order. the installation can be done, but only until the "start Setup" screen and its deadlock. I have it wait up to an hour, but nothing happens. So I'm going to BIOS, change SATA mode to IDE mode AHCI. Then load the USB and go "installation program start screen. but the new problem is the installation of window does not detect my hard drive. So I can not choose the place to install the operating system. I have to load the driver, but I did not. Again to load the configuration to AHCI and IDE, until I get my HDD can detected in IDE mode. So I think I can move easily, I choose custom installation and choose the hard drive to install the operating system. But unfortunately, at the beginning of the process, after choosing the OS, the Installer gives error if installation location the installation failed. (I forgot the error message)

  -The third problem
  So far, I can't spend 'startup begins' as well in mode IDE and AHCI. Also bootmgr in my hard disk is missing, so I can't go to move the startup repair or the startup option in my HDD as before

  What is the error code that you got with blue screen?

  I think that there is a problem with your drive HARD check that by contacting acer...

• error code (0x000000d) windows vista when I try to print, also cannot open windows updates or control panel

  error code (0x000000d) windows vista when I try to print, also cannot open windows updates or control panel

  Hi lisafuller,

  1 when was the last time it was working fine?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  3. What is the serial number and model of the printer?

  4. what happens when you try to access that Windows update and Control Panel?

  5. do you have security software installed on the computer?

   

  Method 1

  See the below Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

  Error message when you try to install a network printer on a Windows Vista-based computer: "Windows cannot connect to the printer operation cannot complete (error 0x0000000d).

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947236

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails, then check out the link below and run them the troubleshooter, check if it helps.

  Printer in Windows problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

  Due to Windows update run the Windows Update troubleshooting, check if it helps.

  Open the Windows Update troubleshooting tool

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Update-Troubleshooter

  Also check if you can access control panel from safe mode.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Restart the computer to return to normal mode

• Cannot start Windows and "Begin repair of launch" or "Start Windows normally" did not work.

  Original title: need help URGENT

  The normal Windows Vista (Home Premium 32 Bit) updated on my DELL INSPIRON laptop... Cannot start Windows

  'Launch Startup Repair' or 'Start Windows normally' did not work.

  What to do next without deleting my data? Thank you.

  Hello

  1st thing to try is a restoration of the system in safe mode

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  If that does not read this information

  the link below is how to download and get a vista disk startup repair, which you can start from the

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Here's how to use startup repair system restore command prompt, etc. to bleepingcomputers link below

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  Data recovery, if required

  1. remove the hard drive and it slave in another computer

  2 buy or borrow a USB disk drive hard put in yout case then plug it into another computer and read the hard drive like this

  3. try Knoppix

  http://www.Knopper.NET/Knoppix/index-en.html

  BUT this method depends on your hardware in the computer that failed