I have a HP laptop with vista that no longer starts.
I have a HP laptop with vista that no longer starts. I get the initial screen of HP and can access the configuration, but after that, all I get is a black screen with a blinking cursor. I ran the diagnostic test on my hard drive and it happened, but my computer still does not start.
Hi Shannon6836,
1. Since when are you facing this problem?
2. you remember to make changes to the computer before the question?
3. are you able to boot in safe mode?
Method 1:
Method 3:
Follow the steps below:
a. Please insert the Windows Vista DVD and restart the computer.
a. remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.
Restart the computer
II. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions
Hope this information helps
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