Locked out of my computer...

I installed VISTA last night. Updated for XP fast becoming a big mistake. It says my connection has been "disabled" and I tried in safe mode to try to win using my computer... Any suggestions on how to open a session?

Hi vista.issues

Welcome to the Microsoft Vista answers Forum!

We would like to know more information related to this topic:

·         What are the steps to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista?

·         What version of windows XP that you previously?

·         Which version of Windows Vista spend you?

·         What are the steps that you tried in safe mode?

I suggest you do the Startup Repair: do the following:

i. boot on Vista installation DVD

II. choose your language settings and click Next

III. click on repair your computer

IV. choose your operating system and click Next. This should bring up the system recovery options.

v. click on startup repair.

Link for reference: Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4F1A-AF55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx

Hope this information is useful.

Let me know if it worked.

All the best!

Thank you, and in what concerns:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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