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• Failed Windows 7 upgrade - now my computer does not start - what do I do?

  I tried to upgrade to Windows Vista 64 for Windows 7 64.  During installation to 75% of the last step, the computer "hung up" for hours.  I abandoned the installation to fail.  Have no idea why it does not have since I ran the compatibility test, deleted all the programs of conficting, anti-virus, etc.

  Now, I can't get the computer to boot.  I tried to go the last good start with Vista 64 and the operation failed.  I also tried a variety of corrections that are posted on several forums.  All I can get is a continuous loop of the attempts to start (for example. Windows - Vista - HP diagnoistics of screen - screen black screen prompts - and then he repeats)

  Without success, I tried to do a system restore - which also failed.  Any suggestions on how I can recover the system and try the upgrade again?

  Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media
  http://www.winsupersite.com/Win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

  Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media and the product key on formatted or empty blank hard drive
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/10/27/clean-install-Windows-7-with-upgrade-media-and-product-key-on-formatted-or-empty-blank-hard-drive/

  -Activation of the phone it takes-

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• I deleted the boot camp trying to resize the hard drive on my mac pro book. now, the computer does not start without a bootable device, which I don't have, and any download must be on a windows machine. Can anyone help

  I deleted the boot camp trying to resize the hard drive on my mac pro book. now, the computer does not start without a bootable device, which I don't have, and any download must be on a windows machine. Can anyone help

  1. did you remove Bootcamp using disk utility?

  2 have you tried local restore or recovery of the Internet? - OS X: on OS X Recovery - Apple Support . Mac with built-in optical drives may need 'Gray' disks to boot the system.

• Error - NTLDR missing Windows XP Home computer does not start.

  Original title: XP-based computer does not start.

  XP Home does not start after I uninstalled a large file of Samsung mobile phone. I get a missing NTLDR error message and have had a System32 error as well, but there is no DOS prompt that would allow me to access anything whatsoever. Another problem is that I lost my installation CD. I initially bought this Dell PC nine over 6 years ago, so can provide identification details, if necessary program. Could someone tell me how I can make a recovery CD please? (No floppy drive not installed in the PC). To further complicate things (Yes, I know - I created many more problems that we all need), I have to keep my files on the hard disk, so cannot do a complete reformat, unless someone can tell how to save them somehow. My BACK skills could be summed up as "plodder inexperienced but determined!

  The file might be missing or it could just be that XP can't find it if your file system has somehow got corrupted.

  As the forums MS Answers does not prompt for any information system when a new question is asked, we know absolutely nothing about your system.

  Not knowing the basic information a problem prolongs the frustration and the agony of these issues.

  Provide information on your system, the better you can:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Your system have IDE or SATA disks?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination?  (this includes the plug pulling, buttons power, remove the battery, etc.)

  The afflicted system has a working CD/DVD (internal or external) drive?

  System32 error, you see, is what exactly?

  Depends on a few factors, there could be another copy of the file NTLDR in other places on your system, but you have to start on something to find out whether there is or not.

  After answering the above questions, I begin to make a CD from Recovery Console bootable XP by running a chkdsk/r, first on your HARD drive and then see what is left to do.

  Here's how:

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and don't forget (no support for XP not necessary).

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD (do not install UniBlue or the Ask Toolbar - never!):

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the prompt of commands or read on here XP Recovery Console:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/recovery_console_cmds.mspx?mfr=true

  A good idea before you start things must first verify the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.

  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

• computer does not start after the Windows XP logo window

  Windows xp home edition
  service pack 2
  Dell inspiron 1501

  1. computer does not start after the Windows XP logo window
  2 works well in safe mode, even connect to the external monitor
  3. I reinstalled xp many times, problem stil exist.

  All the answers?

  Hi dhanushm,

  1. What happens after the Windows logo screen?
  2. You receive an error message?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?
  4. Have you performed an installation clean Windows XP and even after that this problem exists?

  Method 1

  As the computer starts up fine in safe mode there is a possibility that some third-party programs installed on the computer is the origin of the problem.

  I suggest that you configure the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. Click Start , and then click run.
  2. Type msconfig , and then click OK.
     The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.
  3. Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services , and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

  Method 2

  If fails it above step can refer to the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

  After the Windows Logo appears or after you log in to Windows, a Windows XP computer cannot display the wallpaper, a black screen or a blue screen

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318027

• Just opened a new vista Windows upgrade disc and my computer does not recognize it? My computer always tells me to put a disc in when it is already.

  Just opened a new vista Windows upgrade disc and my computer does not recognize it?  My computer always tells me to put a disc in when it is already.  I can't my PID because I can not install the program.  I can't get help from microsoft because I do not have my PID.  Help please

  Your optical disc drive must be able to read the DVD to install Vista.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have Windows 7, my computer does not start. I did the Startup Repair and he won't fix it. I did the system configuration information

  I have Windows 7, my computer does not start. I did the Startup Repair and he won't fix it. I did the system configuration information. and that did not help. What to do now? The comment of Bios makes me fear that it could damage my computer forever. What should do? Help, please

  Hi Alan,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I understand that the computer does not restart even after running Startup Repair and I will be happy to answer your query. I appreciate the efforts made to try to make it work. Let me ask you;

  • How do you run the Startup Repair?
  • Do you have Windows 7 repair disc?
  • Remember to no particular change in the computer before the show?
  • Have you plugged an external equipment, except the keyboard and mouse?
  • You are able to start the computer in safe mode?
  • What is the brand and model of the computer?

  Note: BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

  There could be several reasons why he's not leaving including hardware as well. In addition, it could be because the master boot record (MBR) has been damaged. When you try to use the Startup Repair tool to repair the MBR, the Startup Repair tool indicates that no problem was found or it does not work yet.

  If you have any connected USB flash drive or other external devices connected to the computer, if you please, remove them and try to run the Startup Repair tool.

  If you haven't tried using Windows 7 repair disc, you can try the following:

  1. Insert the Windows 7 disc
  2. restart your computer
  3. When asked if you want to boot from your DVD player, do it.
  4. Select your language, click Next.
  5. click on repair your computer
  6. Select the operating system you want to repair.

  You can also perform the system restore by selecting the restore point when you think it worked very well. System Restore, choose advanced options using the disc.

  Important: When you use system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, the programs and updates that you have installed after this date are deleted.

  I also recommend to contact the computer manufacturer to get the done diagnostic equipment.

  Hope this information is useful. Please feel free to answer in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

• How to go in safe mode on Windows 8, if the computer does not start?

  Recently, my computer won't start, suspended to the start screen. In order to diagnose certain things, I need to get through safe mode. In earlier versions of Windows, I'd use F8 to get in. However, this is not an option in Windows 8. How would you like to do in safe mode on Windows 8 if the operating system does not start?

  Hello

  This gives a try... sometimes it will not work with multiple partitions of hard disks installed because it looks like bad... It might work from a repair also disc...

  1) start from the Windows 8 DVD
  2) click Next
  (3) select repair your computer

  (4) select troubleshooting
  (5) select Advanced Options
  (6) select command prompt

  (7) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu Yes (note the spaces)
  (8) type - out

  (9) restart

  (10) to the start screen, select F8
  (11) to select Safe mode with networking

  This can then be turned off when you are finished.

  (1) run by the lower left corner (Admin) command prompt right-click when Start appears.

  (2) type - Bcdedit/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu not (note the spaces)
  (3) type - out

• Pavilion dv7: my Pavilion Dv7 laptop computer does not start the system recovery options

  So it told me to turn my phone off, then back on whilist cling the key F11. But when I do it my is laptop beep loud noise and rest on the logo hp, whilist is on this screen is says 'System recovery F11' in the lower left corner and does not move on the screen, how to fix this?

  Hi @Jaytee2 ,

  Thank you for visiting the Forums HP's Support and welcome. I read on your HP laptop and get a blank screen or black at startup. Try perform a reset.

  When you perform a hard reset note remove all USB devices. Disconnect all non-essential devices.

  Here is a linkto computer does not start for Windows 7.
  
  Here is a documentthe performance of a Windows 7 system recovery.

  Do you have records system for this laptop?

  I'd be happy to help you if necessary. How can I find my model number or product number?

  Please let me know.
  
  Thank you.

• Computer does not start after installing new graphics card

  HP-envy h8-1503
  I7 - 3770 k 3.5 GHZ
  10 GB of Ram
  Windows 8.1
  
  I tried to install a new edition of diamond Raedon 7770 to replace my old 7570 and when I try to start the computer I get 6 long beeps and the power light flashes 6 times. Everything is plugged in right and the video card turns on. It will not be output to the screen tho and the computer does not start!

  I fixed it, the problem was the safe boot in my bios, when I disabled the system booted and worked perfectly since! Thanks for the advice tho!

• Computer does not start

  My computer does not start and it will not Mode without failure. I run the Memory Diagnostic test and it shows I have a hardware problem. I also tried to restore my computer to an earlier time, but it showed an error. I have 1 GB or RAM and recently she continues to change from 512 MB to 1 023 MB. Help, please.
  
  Care (I know)
  1 GB OF RAM
  INTEL CORE 2 DUO 2.43 GHz (I'm not sure)
  Card Gigabyte mother
  OPERATING SYSTEM: WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE

  It seems that the memory must be replaced.  While you're at it, maybe get over 1 GB.  Windows 7 will run on it, but not well.  If the PC came with Windows Ultimate edition, it was more than likely 4 GB or more.

• Computer does not start after installing a new graphics card

  I am owner of a HP Pavilion H8-1020 with a processor intel i7 - 2600 s Windows 7 and am trying to upgrade my Radeon hd 6570 to a Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 280 OC. I improved my diet for a Corsair CX750 to meet the requirements of power and installed with number. After the installation of the new card, which as far as I can tell is well seated in the pci slot and correctly connected to the PSU, my computer does not start.

  System powers on, all fans of begin to run including the fans on the new graphics card, but it does not begin the boot process, no entry is received at my monitors, no light on the keyboard, my OS starts loading, I can turn off the system without the delay that will flow normally. Then I reinstalled my old graphics card and the computer started as usual.

  Now, assuming that the card is not DOA, which unfourtunatly I have no way to verify, and I'd like to see if it could be another problem before going through the process of restitution. I did some reading on the internet, which helped, but did not help for a technological neophyte like me.  Now, I know a few things that could cause this problem but lack the necessary skills to determine what question is making me. What I've read, these could be possible questions:

  1: my new graphics card is not compatible with my motherboard. It's something I know now that I should have checked before buying and something I should theoretically be able to do it now, but I am at a loss on how to do it. My card is compatible with my motherboard?

  2 could be a BIOS problem. I updated my bios driver with the version provided by the HP site. I am running FRIEND 7.16 05/10/2011.  And from what I've read it might have something to do with my bios to UEFI mode and I would need to go to a legacy mode so he can recognize a new device, is it true? I am extremely wary of messing with my BIOS settings for fear of bricking my system. How can I check my current BIOS settings are and what I should change and how would approach I change them? Will one of these changes affect my system if they are not what is not causing the problem?

  In addition to these issues, anyone know any other matter which may be the cause of the problem that I should look for? Thanks for any help.

  Hello @Eric_Z,

  I can see why you are having problems with your new graphics card, and to get to the fast response that your motherboard is not compatible with the new graphics card that you have purchased. And here's why.

  Your motherboard according to the page HP Pavilion HPE h8-1020 Desktop PC product specifications is the Carmel motherboard, which has the following expansion slots:

  • A PCI Express x 16
  • Three PCI Express x 1 connectors
  • A PCI Express Mini Card x 1

  As there is no version indicated for your PCI Express x 16 it slot means that it is version 1.

  Now, your previous graphics card was a PCI Express 2.1 x 16, which means that it was version 2 and compatible with your PCI Express x 16 slot on your motherboard. However, the new card is PCI Express 3.0 and will not work in your motherboard due to a compatibility break. While the technology is supposed to be compatible there are many cases where it is not, and I'm afraid that you meet one of these cases.

  I am offering an overclock.net article entitled: the final answer to the controversial compatibility of PCIe x 16 version. where your situation has been tested and examined.

  I hope this helps. Have a great day and thank you for display on the HP Forums!

• 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.

• Computer does not start, the registry is damaged. What should I do?

  Original title: I have a computer gateway running vista home. The computer does not start and system repair fixed. The error is the root cause "registry is corrupt. What should I do?

  My system stopped responding and I had to make a hard stop.  When I tried to restart the computer, I had a mistake of lying to start automatically.  Commissioning and repair screen came and did his thing.  He was not able to solve the problem. The end result was an error indicating that the registry has been corrupted.  What should I do to get my computer running again?

  Hi Laurayne,

  You can read the following article and try to boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista to perform a restore system from Windows Recovery Environment.

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

• My computer does not start. I'm a WMILIB. SYS 0XC000000F

  My computer does not start. I tried to launch the operating system disc and after following all the steps, I get a message saying "Windows failed to load because a required file is missing or corrupted" and then it gives the file, WMILIB.»» SYS and status 0xc000000f. Startup Repair tried several times and it always comes back to this message. I can't start to try anything. Can I do to solve this problem?

  Hello BonnieSmith,

  Instead of choosing the system repair, we will choose the system restore and see if there is a restore point that exists before this behavior.

  Best regards

  Matthew_Ha