Vista won't start no-repair system restore/start cannot set

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• How can I repair system restore

  IM problems using the system restore how can I repair system restore

  Hi honey bunch.

  ·        What happens when you use the system restore?

  ·        You receive an error message or error code?

  ·        Why you restore the system?

  Additional information on the issue to help us help you.

  You can check the link: System Restore: frequently asked questions:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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

• Windows automatically restarts constantly, cannot access the system restore point, cannot access the computer in safe mode

  Hi all

  For the not 24 hours I tried to access my computer in normal mode. When I turn on the pc, it says "configuration data 1 of 3 steps...". 0% complete"he never spent 0% and within seconds, it automatically restarts and starts again. It's so frustrating! I have a windows vista pc (purchased in ' 06). I can only access my desktop in SafeMode.

  I tried to perform a system restore, but not like he says "recovery disk is not the restore point selected. What should I do? I tried to manually create a restore point, but cannot access the system and Maintenance, while in safe mode. I can't do anything but literally access the internet. How can I get Windows back to factory settings it is with these limited resources? I have a Dell reinstallation DVD.

  I searched my programs and found that recently Windows automatically updated and downloaded "Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer" and "for 2007 Office system Compatibility Pack '. Now, I think it has something to do with it, because they were the most recent updates, before the pc crashed. But I also fear that it may be a virus, which has completely hijacked this PC. How am I supposed to get rid of a bug, if I can't even get the necessary antivirus?

  Sorry for the ranting, but it's so stressful when my pc is completely down. Please, please please help me. Thank you in advance for reading this same!

  Arianne

  Hello

  you talk about restore and system recovery disc in the same breath

  they are 2 different things

  and you can NOT create a restore of yesterday and today!

  yesterday is gone

  If it does not already; You can't do

  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/

  The malware removal:

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  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 with networking 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.

  Reinstall vista from Dell DVD

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=339949

• After a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now. Also lost system tools/options.

  Original title: after a virus, I've lost the system restore for cannot defragment now

  I had a virus which caused problems one of the minor being I've lost the system tools. It now says its empty when I open it.

  You don't need system defragmentation tools.

  You can defragment from the hard drive, then right-click of your hard drive, properties, tools, defragment now.

  Of course, you must fix your missing tools too.

  Here's the easiest way I know (thank you, Ramesh):

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/accessories.htm

  Part of the answer to the technical support engineer Microsoft does not too which make me think that the MSE has never actually tested this Board to see if it actually works or not.  It's a shame.

  In addition, these shortcuts are not part in the folder in any case.  These things must go in the folder for all users - if you don't want your XP to be ignored.  It is a source of embarrassment.

  I don't know what you used to remove the virus, but I could do that at some point (soon):

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• Satellite P200 - 17 c - Vista won't start up - how replace/repair boot.ini

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba P200 - 17 c of the vista computer and it won't start, freezes on the splash screen. I have
  used iso image to boot from and ran repair disk, makes no difference.
  Machine will not get beyond microsoft loading page (with yellowish scroll bar).

  My question is: How can I replace / repair the boot.ini file to get the machine to start or disable all applications / drivers for applications in order to get the machine to start.

  I have not (my fault) create a back up or restore disk.
  After booting the machine from cd, system repair running and try to run the system restore doesn't work...

  Can anyone advise on a way to replace/repair boot.ini or turn off the drivers?

  Try to avoid to pay another £30 pounds for a recovery disc that I already paid for the licensed software, don't know why.
  If you pay because you do not get a copy of Vista with machine...

  Anyway any help would be most appreciated.

  G

  Hello

  > How to replace / repair the boot.ini file to get the machine to start or disable all applications / drivers for applications in order to get the machine to start.
  I doubt that this could be done under Vista cannot modify the boot.ini as on Win XP OS.
  To edit the boot.ini file you must use the BCDEDIT command.
  However, I put t think it would start the Vista correctly.

  In my opinion you have two options;
  You can use the safe mode and might attempt to start the Vista slim or you have to reinstall the entire operating system yet.
  But I doubt you'll be able to start in safe mode if the system repair and system restore didn't work too.

  So in my opinion the last real solution could be the new facility.

  Concerning

• Does not work Vista startup repair cannot repair, System Restore cannot repair.

  I have a Dell Inspiron with Windows Vista. On commissioning, it is said: "Windows could not start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. "then offer to 'Launch Startup Repair' or 'start Windows normally '.

  When asked to boot normally, it tries to start, but broken, return back to this page.
  When he was asked to run the Startup Repair, it opens the program scans the system for several minutes and then says "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.

  When we click on diagnostics and repair details, it is said:

  "Last startup successfully: 03/10/2011 15:42:52.
  Number of repair attempts: 8

  Details of the session
  Drive system = \Device\Harddisk
  Windows directory = C:\Windows
  AutoChk run = 0
  Number of root causes = 1

  The test is performed:
  Name: Search for updates
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Drive for System Test
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Troubleshooting disk
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Metadata for the drive Test
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Target OS Test
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Checking content Volume
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Diagnostic Boot manager
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: Diagnosis of the system startup log
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Name: event log diagnosis
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0
  Rated: Internal audit of State
  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Root cause found:
  Startup Repair tried several times but still not determine the cause of the problem. »

  If not, we can look at the advanced settings:
  System Restore = "no restore point created the disk of your computer system. To create a restore point open System Protection.
  Windows complete PC Restore = "a valid backup location is not found. Windows cannot find a backup on this computer. »
  = Windows Memory Diagnostic tool does not solve anything when parsing
  Command prompt
  Reference Dell Factory Image Restore = not tried but am avoiding wiping all your own hard drive for as long as possible...

  He's not in Mode safe, and I don't know what is happening. It happened when I shut it down (holding the power button down) update that it had frozen.
  What should I do? Thank you.

  Hello

  Method 1: I suggest that you do the startup repair using the Windows Vista installation disc and check if it works.

  If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

  a. Insert the installation disc.

  b. restart your computer.

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

  c. If 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. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  d. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

  e. click on repair your computer.

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

  g. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair.

  See: How can I fix a startup (startup)?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem

  Method 2: If above method fails, then run the command chkdsk WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) and check if it solves the problem:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

  Note: Select command prompt from the system recovery options and follow the mentioned below as follows:

  Type the following command and press ENTER.

  Chkdsk /r

  Note: Chkdsk /r command erases / corrupted hard disk data corrections. Some of your personal files/data may be erased.

• Fails to start repair, system restore breaks down

  I have Vista Home Premium. Last week he forced updates to install, and since my laptop does not start.

  Notice - can be found here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/de-CH/vistahardware/thread/73f7be44-0722-42dc-8dd4-188697f6c64a did NOT work.

  I tried to start safe mode and do a system restore - fails. stop at the line "crcdsk".

  The Bootable repair disk does not work - I already ran Startup Repair from the Vista preinstalled on my laptop, and he arrived at the same point.

  I ran chkdsk c: f, who found mirror TF (MTF) errors and fixed them. However, he cannot access d: which is where everything is written in (I have a HD 2 part apparently).

  I managed to 'pull' some of my files on a linux system, so I hope I haven't lost everything. However...

  What should I do now?

  I don't have a Vista CD with my laptop Sony Vaio, as it came pre-installed.

  D: is normally the recovery disk to put it back to factory settings.

  Check with Sony on this subject for your model.

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  The startup Neosmart Repairdisk is what we usually recommend. but you say you have tried a Bootable ERD without result

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  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/Perl/select-System.pl?PRODTYPE=1, 24,26,66,9,70,5,72

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

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  And here's a little more information of data recovery for you:

  Data recovery:

  1. slave of your hard drive in another computer and read/save your data out there.

  2. put your Hard drive in a USB hard drive case, plug it into another computer and read/save from there.

  3 Alternatively, use Knoppix Live CD to recover data:

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

  Download/save the file Knoppix Live CD ISO above.

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  http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

  Download the Vista software from the link above.

  After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

  Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

  Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1^st in the boot order.

  Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

  When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

  Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

  Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons).

  Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista won't start after the last update of Silverlight - restarts constantly

  I installed the latest version of Silverlight from Microsoft Update, July 21.  There are 2 updates, but the other would not move.  My computer worked nomally and later when I stopped it, I got the "Configuring updates... do not turn off your computer" message.  It seemed to take a while, so I went to bed and the next morning, I saw that the computer had finally stopped.  I started it and I got the message "configuration updates stage 3 of 3." 0% complete.  Do not turn off your computer. "After anywhere from 10 seconds to a few minutes, it restarts.  She's constantly - he keeps just reboot and it displays the updates configuration message.  In the System Recovery Options, Startup Repair indicates that everything is OK.  "System Restore" to go to the restore point previous does not work.  What can I do?  The only other option and restore utility is all erase and install the drive from the factory.

  I have Windows Vista, the latest service pack and updates.  I have F-Secure anti virus/firewall.

  He has also failed to the previous Microsoft Update a week or 2 but it gave an error code of that time.  I looked at the error to Microsoft code and it says that the update log was full and there was a command to enter to remedy.  I did that and installed the update and everything was fine.  Unfortuately I have more error code or order more.

  Perhaps related to this problem?  My computer is pretty much dead now after Silverlight updated because it constantly restarts.

  Don't boot from the XP CD.

  Do an ERD of VistaBootable of the info below:

  As is the case with most computers/laptops these days, they do not come with good Vista disc to repair only the recovery disks.

  As your grave in the category above, download the ISO on the link provided and make a bootdisk of it.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  You can make a tool to restart system, System Restore, etc. with it.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

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

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista repair disc.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  There is not a disk of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista - what should I do after system restored?

  My home edition vista recently will not start. After I turned it on, it loads for a while and stops automatically. I tried pressing some buttons for example F2, F8, F10 function for repair and recovery, and it is able to load the previously saved startup page. After that I turned it off, it cannot start again. I tried twice on the recovery of reparation and restored successfully, but now the repair and recovery seems no longer works.

  (1) what should I do if I managed to open the start page?

  (2) what could be the cause of it? In any case to restore so that it will work like new?

  Hello

  See if that helps you.

  Startup Repair options.

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

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  If it doesn't, try a startup repair and / or a system restore using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft

  Manufacturers recovery disks normally do not have Service Options; they are normally a relocation to the factory only settings option.

  Here is the guide to repair Options using a Vista DVD from Microsoft.

  If a friend or a work acquantance of yours has one, you can borrow and use it for repairs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/repair-Windows-with-Windows-Startup-Repair/

  Table of contents

  1. Overview of Windows Vista repair options
  2. How to perform an automatic repair of Windows Vista using Startup Repair
  3. Advanced Tools Overview
  4. Conclusion

  If you do not or can not borrow a Microsoft DVD there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a Bootable floppy to make the above startup repair and that the method is recommended by a large number of posters in these Forums.

  Unfortunately, you have to buy it.

  Here is a link to it:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2011/Windows-Recovery-discs-updated-reinstated/

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  Reinstall options.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

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  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

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  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Vista won't start and F8 does not work

  I got a SONY VGN-SR140D laptop, when I try to start the system. It behaves as follows:

  
  

  After past the Sony logo it enters a black screen with an indicator of underscore flashing on top of the left hand and remains there goes no where.

  I try to press F8, it does not work. However I still be able to get into the bios.

  I use windows vista DVD to start the system and perform the Startup Repair, but it shows that there is no error. Can I use the memory diagnostic tool to check the memory, but it will not display any errors. Therefore, I use the command prompt to perform the disk check, it displays no error.

  After all, I'm trying to restore to the last point, it shows that I don't have a restore restore point. As a result, I am stuck here, please help.

  
  

  Hello

  Looks like there is some kind of hardware problem. Check with a real store of the computer (not the leeks and pics
  at a Best Buy or other department stores) or the Sony Support.

  Data may be saved by placing the hard drive on another computer as 2nd car, or in a
  box external USB drive - or you can copy the data to removable media such as CD, DVD.
  or other USB keys.

  You should be able to do a clean install of Windows which would require programs to be reinstalled
  and the data restored from backups (see above). That might not work system exists without repair.

  Sony - Contacts
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/contact-land.pl

  Sony - drivers
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/Perl/select-System.pl

  Sony - Support
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  Happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows Vista won, t start

  By turning on the computer, Windows vista does not start. I turn off by holding down the power button. It when me runs through a device to repair that sometimes work does'nt. That happen to fear only twice a month, but not all the time. When it happens I lose my updates on my Norton security

  Hello

  Do you not see repair option before going through it or the (repair) process starts by itself?

  You get to advance boot menu options if your computer stopped unexpectedly on the previous session. Do you have any external device connected to your computer?

  Since it is a random question, I recommend you remove all external devices except the keyboard and mouse and check what is happening. Also, you can try to use his computer in start state in minimum mode for a period of time and check if you are experiencing the same.

  To perform a clean boot on a computer that is running Windows Vista, follow these steps.

  1. click on start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  2. in the general tab, click Selective startup.

  3. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.

  4. click on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable all.

  5. click on OK.

  6. When you are prompted, click on restart.

  7. after starting the computer, reinstall and run the program and see if the problem is resolved.

  Check if you have the same problem... If your issue is resolved, follow the how to determine what is causing the problem section in KB article to narrow down the exact source.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/331796

  To restore your computer to a Normal startup mode, follow these steps.

  1. click on start in the box start the search.

  2. type msconfig and press ENTER.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.

  3. click on the general tab.

  4. click on Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services and then click OK.

  5. When you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer

  Let us know if this helps

  Concerning
  Anthony.

• Windows Home Server 2011 complete system restore problem = cannot start the LAN adapter

  Home built PC

  Card mother Gigabyte GA-Z77MX-D3H

  Network adapter Atheros AR8151 PCI-E on the map connected to the LAN Cat6

  Windows Pro 10

  Windows Home Server 2011 on LAN

  I had a hard drive failure partial who gave no symptoms or errors except a VERY slow start-up and operation.  I tried to do a restore of the entire system of my Home Server 2011 backups to see if, perhaps, just the image was corrupt.  USB was created and all drivers copied from pilots for the full system restore folder.  Has started the full restoration of the system and loaded the missing NETWORK adapter driver by using the scanner for drivers.  Driver support was successful but no lights NIC and the message "cannot find server".  NETWORK card was working fine before, even with the bad hard drive and also after the abandonment of the restoration.  Installed the new drive hard C:-System and that was the main problem, BUT..., the later to restore attempt was always the NIC starts not problem.  Tried the driver directly at Gigabyte support and drivers drivers for the full restoration of the system of records from several different backups.  No love.  Just NIC does not start after the specified load successful pilot.

  All good advice?

  This issue is beyond the scope of this site (for consumers) and to be sure, you get the best (and fastest) reply, we have to ask either on Technet (for IT Pro) or MSDN (for developers)
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home s/fr-U.S./Accueil
  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/Forum
  
  
  If you give us a link to the new thread we can point to some resources it

• System Restore utility cannot restore to restore point

  I am under Windows XP SP 3 and have a disconcerting problem.  (SR) system restore will not restore my system to an earlier time.  SR is activated and creates automatic restore points every day, and I can also create points of restoration on request.  But when I actually try to restore the system to one of these points, the RS utility is unable to do with the useless message that it was impossible to restore my PC to an earlier time and no changes to my PC.  I suspect that some interviews I've done recently is the culprit.  I downloaded and installed a maintenance of Uniblue software, including Registry Booster and Rescue Disk.  The first is an optimizer registry/cleaner and my PC doesn't seem to work faster as well.  The latter is a disk defragmentation tool, and when it runs, it displays the names of files and folders, as it reorganizes.  I noticed it was the defrag the System Volume Information folder, including RPxxxx files, which of course contain restore point information.  (It is my understanding that the System Volume Information folder is not available for normal Windows interface and how this tool is there to do for maintenance is a mystery to me.)  But since I have used these two tools, the RS utility has not completed a restoration successfully.  It doesn't matter if I try to restore to a prior restore point or after the time when the interview was made.  I can create a restore point and immediately try to restore it with negative results.  I uninstalled the software Uniblue, but that did not fix my problem.  How can I overcome this severe limitation and recover the critical capacity of system restore?  Thank you very much...

  I've never seen Vista for more than a few minutes, but it is a fairly common problem with XP.  It is usually not a problem to Microsoft at all.

  (You are in a group XP... Vista forums are here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windowsvista)

  Here is my copy/paste standard for an XP system with the problem described by capehaze13 above.  Maybe it will give you some ideas or to reflect:

  Some tools AV 'protect' your system so that they will not allow a restore of the system work properly.

  For example, if you use Norton/Symantec products, you will see a message like this:

  Restoration incomplete. Your computer cannot be restored...

  It is also a popular Symantec problem (well, I'll be polite and call an "undocumented feature"...), they wrote an article about it:

  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/sharedtech.nsf/pfdocs/2005113009323013

  Depending on what you use for malware protection, you will maybe disable the product temporarily, make the system restore and then turn on the product.

  Sometimes, you will need boot mode safe, and while that your protection programs do not, then do the system restore.  Microsoft refers to this in some of their writings too and it works sometimes favorably (do the system restore in Mode safe that is).

  Give these ideas some consideration if they apply to you.

  Sometimes malicious will afflict your system restore to prevent you to find and remove malware.  It would much rather you trick into thinking that you need to repair or reinstall your XP when it is not necessary.

  No matter what you use, I do so and then only begin to solve any problems:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs can solve any problems:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/

  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  It can be uninstalled later if you wish.

  The scans by operating clean, reboot, test and we can fix any other issues.

  Do not guess what the problem might be - understand and resolve it. I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• Acer Aspire laptop with Vista Home Basic Edition does not, System Restore does not, sfc, find corrupt files but do not repair. Need help!

  Hi, I have an Acer laptop Aspire with Vista Home Basic Edition that came pre-installed, so no records only the disk hard drive partition.

  I turned on my laptop today and it starts but the loading bar of stalls at the black screen with "(c) Microsoft Corporation" and dragging green. The slide bar will continue to drag, but nothing else happens which means that I understand even as much as the login screen. I rebooted and tried Windows recovery, but the only remedy to what he suggests is a restoration of the system, which does not have any point, I try to restore it.

  To remedy this, I have connected in safe mode and ran the SFC command prompt. It scans my system and told to find corrupted files, but he can't heal some. This is where my knowledge limit runs out. I don't know how to fix the files that the SFC cannot. (Also I created a journal using the findstr command prompt and checked but it say anywhere that it was unable to fix it so I'm not even sure how to identify corrupted files)

  As it's an Acer laptop, Aspire I'll try their eRecovery tool to return my computer to factory settings, but it won't work in safe mode, and as I said I can not connect normally. I tried alt and F10 at the initial boot screen when I turn on, it loads the windows files and shows the Acer "Please wait a moment" screen and then nothing happens again.

  I can't afford to get it fixed, and there is no chance I can get a new laptop. Any ideas/help? Thank you.

  Hello

  You have t in Normal Mode to resolve problems by using upgrade repair facility that is SFC

  Read this topic eRecovery Acer.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  To start the system recovery:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left Alt and F10 keys.
  3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows splash screen, press the Enter key.
  4. After that the Acer eRecovery Management application is loaded, select your type of restore.
  5. Read the review and then click Next when you are ready.
  6. Click Next to start the restore process. It may take 10 minutes up to an hour fom anywhere to restore.
  7. Once the restore is complete, your computer will restart. After the reboot it will load Windows and start the installation of your software and drivers. Your computer will restart several times during this process. Once they are all completed, your computer will be like it was when you bought it first.

  See you soon.

• Vista won't start and the startup repair can't find any problems

  Have a Dell Inspiron under Vista 64 bit, which does not start. I have inserted the re installation DVD and ran the Startup Repair which could not detect a problem.

  Diagnosis and repair are the following

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  Managed last start: 2010-10-23 21:12:44 (GMT)

  Number of repair attempts: 1

  Details of the session

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  System disk = \Device\Harddisk0

  Windows directory = C:\Windows

  AutoChk run = 0

  Number of root causes = 1

  Test performed

  ------------------------------

  Name: Search for updates

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Take time = 0ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Test the disc name: System

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 0ms

  Name: Troubleshooting disk

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Time taken = 218ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: Metadata for the drive Test

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Time taken = 62ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Names OS test target

  Result:

  Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 188ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: Checking content Volume

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Time taken = 140ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: Diagnostic Boot manager

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 78ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: Diagnostic log for the system startup

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 16ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: event log diagnosis

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Time taken = 530ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Rated: Internal audit of State

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 0ms

  The test is performed:

  ------------------------------------

  Name: Start-up condition Test

  Result: Completed successfully. Error code = 0 x 0

  Taking time = 0ms

  Root cause found:

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  State of the start indicates that the OS booted successfully

  But the laptop still wont start I tried to run chkdsk/r from the command line and was unable to do as he says Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected. I don't know what to do now anyone no matter what ideas thanks in advance.

  Seems odd. Startup Repair should have solved the problem.

  Have you tried new reboot running?

  Give it a shot...

  Any chance that you have a "backup computer?

  Try to do a full restore of the PC.

  See how it goes...

  Man is the only animal that laughs and cries; because it is the only animal that is struck by the difference between what things are and what they should be.