Help! My computer does not start

My computer does not start. I get a message about missing files. What can I do?

You may be able to perform a startup repair.

Startup Repair is a Windows Vista recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as system files missing or damaged, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run the Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so that your computer can start correctly.

Startup Repair is located in the System Recovery Options menu, which is located on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer manufacturer has preinstalled the recovery options, Startup Repair can also be installed on your hard drive. If your computer does not have the Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer can have customized or replaced the tool. See the documentation provided with your computer or go to the manufacturer's Web site.

Please see the following site for more information on using Startup Repair:

http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4F1A-AF55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx#ex

·         Insert the installation disc.

·         Restart your computer.

·         Click Start, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.

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

Note: If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings.

·         Choose your language settings, and then click Next.

·         Click on repair your computer.

·         Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

·         In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

If the Startup Repair tool is an option of recovering preinstalled on your computer:

·          Remove all floppy disks, CDs and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer.

·         Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.

·          Do one of the following:

o If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.

o If your computer has multiple operating systems, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.

·          In the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight repair your computer and press ENTER. (If repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include startup as a preinstalled recovery option repair).

Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.

·          Select a user name and password, and then click OK.

·          In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem and, if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

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