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• Error computer repair at each reboot of Windows Vista. Startup Repair says error ""could not repair.

  Original title: problem at startup

  Whenever I start my system, using windows 7 Ultimate a message for repair (recommended) or windows to start normally. When I go for repair, there nothing give a message "could not repair' why?

  Hello

  1. are you able to boot to the desktop?
  2 have you made any changes to the computer before the show?
   
   
   
  Method 1: Startup Repair is a Windows Recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might be preventing Windows to start. Startup Repair scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so that your computer can start correctly
  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-VISTA/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions
  
  Method 2:
  Windows Vista or Windows 7 unbootable, and the Startup Repair tool does not resolve the problem:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/934540

• Control Panel and update of Windows fail to boot, Windows comes with Startup Repair tool regularly.

  Hello, we had problems with our computer Packard Bell for some time, but recently it has deteriorated with both the control panel and windows update is unable to start. In addition, we noticed that the Startup Repair appears fairly regularly too. We had to use Packard Bell restore a couple of times as Startup Repair did not resolve the problems. The problem with the control panel windows updated and started after the installation of updates after the last recovery of the computer. I noticed that the Panel works in safe mode, however, windows update does not work. After the course on problem reports and solutions, we noticed several mistakes "Windows update installation problem. When we clicked on a for more details, it appeared:

  A Windows Update was not installing correctly. Send the following information to Microsoft can help improve the software.

  Signature of the problem
  Problem event name: WindowsUpdateFailure
  ClientVersion: 7.4.7600.226
  Win32HResult: 80070426
  UpdateId: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
  Scenario: Scan
  SourceId: 101
  Environment: unmanaged
  OS version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 2057

  Additional information about the problem
  Bucket ID: 719632728

  We have analyzed viruses and found nothing. Thank you for reading the question, a solution would be much appreciated, thanks.

  Hello

  Frequently, this error code occurs when the software licensing service is stopped. Click Start, type services.msc and press . Click on continue in the UAC prompt. Scroll the list to the software licensing service and click on it. Now click on start or restart option in the left column. Close the dialog box and restart Windows Update.

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Windows start error - Startup Repair rises continuously

  When I start my laptop with windows vista home premium, when I start computer, seek compensation, permanently and I a not able to recover the system with repair restore, startup startup it's launched, after that, I tried to install bluetooth driver software.it has been a success and started problem mentioned above. I tried to start windows in safe mode, by pressing F8, but agin system asking stat repair. Please sugest asolution.

  Event Viewer reports

  1. normally, when an error occurs on your computer looking in Event Viewer should be your starting point to find a solution. More related system errors are recorded and get an exact copy of the relevant report is important. Unfortunately, is not easy to understand reports and most of the users computer need help with their interpretation. I have to say later interpretation.

  2 Event Viewer includes three main newspapers of Windows. Here's the Application, security, and system. For purposes of troubleshooting system is by far the most important.

  3. to access the system log, select Start, Control Panel, administrative tools, Event Viewer, in the list on the left of the window select Windows and the system logs. Place the cursor on the system, right click and select filter current log. Check the front of the error and click OK and see you only reports errors. Click the Date and time column header to sort. You may need to click a second time to see the last report above.

  4. a tip for posting copies of error reports! Run Event Viewer and double-click the error you want to copy. Select the Details tab and check the box in front of the XML view. Click the copy button to place a copy in the Clipboard and close Event Viewer. Now start your message and paste it into the body of the message. Make sure that it is the first dough right out of the event viewer.

  5. He cautioned against three types of reports, information, and reports errors. In most situations, it is the error reports that offer the best information but sometimes WARNING reports provide useful clues.

  6. all reports have stamps date and hour and when troubleshooting, it is important to focus on the latest reports. Reports of studies from the point when the computer is started, and then check if a similar report appeared in the previous session. If errors do not repeat investigation as to why they happen is wasted effort.

  7. in the individual reports the most important information is the event ID and Source such as these help when looking for help on the internet. The description is just as important and copy the exact text to use as search criteria greatly helps achieve better results when using Google. Not paraphrase descriptions when other people asking for help.

• CF9 Windows switch from 32 to 64 bit license?

  I've seen some previous, old, comments on this subject, but most were specific to special editions (trial, edu, etc.) of the CF.

  I will be upgrading the server currently running CF9 of 32-bit Windows to 64-bit Windows.  Therefore, it makes sense to put a 64-bit version of CF on it as well.

  I think that the CF9 32 bits that is currently running on this server * could * be a version upgrade.

  Can I download the CF9 64-bit distribution and install it on the 64-bit Windows after the upgrade and use the same serial number that I am currently using?  Or I have to buy something to make this happen?

  Thank you

  -reed

  Yes, you can use your existing license. There is no separate license for versions 32 bit 64 bit vs.

  Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software

  http://www.figleaf.com/

  http://training.figleaf.com/

• My computer guard direct me to the Windows Startup Repair loop. Is this a virus? If this is not the case, what should I do?

  OK, here's a little history:
  When was surfing the Internet (using Mozilla Firefox), he froze and said that he "did not." Then I left the computer alone for a good 15 minutes, but to realize that nothing happened. From there, I decided to disconnect the computer to see if I can re - open Firefox. But when I tried to connect it back, the computer take me on the desk. It was stuck at the screen that says 'Welcome' (the form that appears after clicking on your user name) in the end, I turned off the computer by holding the power button, because there was nothing I could do. When I turned on the computer a few minutes later, it was time that I met a huge problem.

  The problem:
  When I turned it back on, a black screen appears that gives you the ability to boot your system with a repair on your computer, or start normally. I chose "start normally. After that, it took me a blue screen with a window that says "Startup Repair". He began to scan the computer saying «attempted repairs...» "When I saw this, I turned immediately shut down the computer, thinking it was some sort of virus that pretends to fix the computer. Nevertheless, I decided to turn it on for the second time. Of course, it's the same thing. But this time, I allow the scanning process to complete. When it was over, he said that the system could not be repaired and advised me to contact Microsoft, with my "contact information." I took this as a red flag, and click Cancel. I suspected it was an attempt to identity theft. (Though, I could be wrong, of course.)

  Honestly, I don't know if if there is indeed something wrong with the computer or if it's a virus.

  I tried to find out by going online and looking for solutions. From there, I tried a method where you press F8 several times until the Advanced Boot Options go up and selected "Last known Configuration" that did not work. I also heard on the "chkdsk" method, but I don't know how to do and there is no guarantee this will work.

  After that, I did more research and realized there were several ways to solve this problem. But when I went through the tutorials, the steps have been very confusing to me. I felt like most of these tutorials aimed computer technicians or people who knew in fixing computers. The steps were so confused until I found myself referring more questions than real answers!

  So now I'm reaching out to help, and I really need! It would be greatly appreciated! I really don't want to format all my data.

  Please keep in mind that I am a lover of computers operating. The two programs I normally use are Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Word. So please don't be assuming that I know my way in and out of a computer. I'm no where near, in every sense of the term, an 'Expert '. If you can, I would like a simple, easy to follow, simple tutorial, step by step, which is not turned to professional users. Still, I am not very competent in operating computers.
  

  Hello

  You have tried yet.

  Scan of Malware in Safe Mode with network.

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

  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 the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Boot 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.

  Once in Safe Mode with network, download and run RKill.

  RKill does NOT remove the malware; It stops the Malware process that gives you a chance to remove it with your security programs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/

  Then, download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  See you soon.

  p.s. If the message is genuine, please read this:

  The startup repair options are provided with a large number of systems of operating pre-installed.

  If this does not work, please read this

  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/

• Startup Repair infinite loop Windows 7

  Hi, yesterday my computer was working normally. Then, when I tried to start windows (from windows), Startup Repair came and it did not fix the problems, I tired every single method on the web, like; running chkdsk in invite command, reconstruction, mounting, Startup Manager, trying to launch (3 options) safe mode, debugging mode, disable automatic reboot error system, last known good configuration, repair my computer and restore the system. Everything that the web offers on this conflict, and I'm still stuck in this infinite loop, had no more left options (dealing with re - install, which worked, but again returned to the same conflict), someone out there please help.

  Office: gateway

  RAM: 2GB

  Disk: 200G

  Other info: CPU AMD Athlon x 64 Dual Core, Nvidia GeForce 6150 SE nForce 430, Windows Vista

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  According to the description, I understand that you're stuck in a loop of startup repair.

  I suggest you to refer to the suggestions of the spirit MS MVP responded on 4 September 2011 and check if that helps.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/all/startup-repair-endless-loop/4327c8a6-8A76-440C-b65a-4f88e51d6868

   

  You may consult:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/all/Windows-stuck-on-startup-repair-loop/03d03895-2fd8-4417-83bf-9fbaf6a064a3

   

  Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other help with Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Windows updates lead to Startup Repair whenever I restart

  Hello.

  This issue was irritates me for some time.

  It started when my Skype would not display the log in page, Skype was working fine before. My Internet Explorer 9 does not display pages. Therefore, I tried to get IE11 of Windows Updates. At this time, Windows Update does not work and I found out, I was missing the TustedInstaller.exe, so I had to copy a computer from my friend of the same type.

  Windows Update started to worked fine and checked for 147 updates for me to install (when I came to my computer, Windows Update has been disabled on the not to check the updates).

  I installed them, and when it asks me to restart, I go and do it. However, the percentage of "Configuration of Windows Update" was stuck at 15% (now it is stuck at 30%). Then restart my computer it asks me to start repairs. I do repairs and I think it worked. However, none of the updates to install. I try to update again, but start repairs continue to come back. I can restart my computer without doing the updates. But when I restart to make updates, start repairs.

  I have a Windows 7, 64-bit, SP1.

  Hello Arjun,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft community.

  According to the description of the problem your computer stuck at startup repair after installing Windows updates. The question might be if there is a file system corruption. So I would say that you want to run auto repair before you reinstall the operating system. To perform the task, I suggest you to try the steps below and see if it helps.

  To run the Startup Repair tool, see the links below for more details:

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

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  If the problem persists, try to run auto repair from the Windows recovery environment (Windows RE) using the installation media and see if it helps.

  When you use the recovery (Windows RE) environment to resolve startup problems, first try the Startup Repair option in the System Recovery Options dialog box. If this does not resolve the problem, or if you have additional problems manually, use the Bootrec.exe tool.

  Since you are unable to launch desktop and stuck on auto repair loop, you may need to create a bootable Windows installation media, and then perform an automatic repair. If you are using Windows 7 then the link provided below might help you to download and create installation media.

  Download Windows 7 Disk Images (ISO files)

  If the problem persists, try to rebuild the BCD by using the Bootrec.exe tool.

  To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Place the Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
  2. Press a key when you are prompted. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
  3. Click repair your computer.
  4. Click the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click command prompt.
  6. Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.

  See the following link for more information:

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  I hope this helps. If the problem still persists, post back with the current state of your computer and the result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to help you.

  Kind regards

• DOWNLOAD STARTUP REPAIR ANYWHERE

  My computer froze and had to close button, but now is only going to start in safe mode.

  I tried many things but no repairs of work.startup is not installed and I do not have the instalation disk;

  is there anywhere I can download the file.

  Hello

  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 DVD from Microsoft there is a download of a file ISO of Vista Startup Repair available that you can put on a floppy Bootable to 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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  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  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

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

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  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 does not start, fails to Startup Repair indicating that the version of the operating system is incompatible with Startup Repair tool

  I use a laptop Dell XPS M1330, under Vista Home Premium 32 Bit. The laptop froze, I tried to do a system restore, which did not work. Now the laptop goes into startup each time put on repair. A message window appears saying "Startup Repair cannot repair the computer automatically. Startup Repair window says "Startup Repair could not detect a problem. Diagnostics details say: Root cause found: the operating system version is incompatible with Startup Repair tool.

  I tried to use the Dell Factory Image Restore to restore the system, but it does not end. I get an error message instead. There is no details, it's just a small window with an X and the Word error.

  I also tried to use resettlement Dell DVD, but that doesn't seem to work either.

  Vista does not start at all, not in either safe mode.

  I just ran to the Dell Diagnostics tool, and that is to say that the integrity test of memory has failed... No idea how to solve this problem?

  I'm at a loss and helps woukld be appreciated.

  Hi James,

  Ø are you using the correct version of the Vista disc to run Startup Repair?

  I suggest to run the diagnostic tool memory WINRE mode and check if the memory (RAM) installed on the computer works fine.

  Follow the steps below to start the computer using the WINRE and run the memory diagnostic tool.

  A. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc.

  B. restart your computer.

  C. Si 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. 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 menu system, SelectMemory diagnostic tool Recovery Options.

  Once scanning is complete, check to see if the problem is resolved.

  Access the link below to learn more about Windows recovery options in Windows Vista.

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

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-know-if-my-computer-has-a-memory-problem

  If you have several sticks of RAM installed on the computer, you can try to remove one of the RAM stick and check if it works very well. Also, you try to exchange the RAM sticks and check if one of the RAM is originally this issue and if it needs to be replaced.

  Note: If you are not aware of the evolution and swaping the stick of RAM on the computer, it is best to contact the computer manufacturer for help on this and you can do it at your own risk.

  You can also contact Dell support and check if you need to replace any hardware.

  I hope this helps. Let us know the results.

  Thank you and best regards,

   

  Srinivas R

  Microsoft technical support.

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

• After installing something from windows update my computer start Startup Repair each time and said "a hard disk problem is preventing Windows from start" and turn off.

  Hello

  After installing something from windows update (about 300 MB in size) my computer start Startup Repair each time and said "a hard disk problem is preventing Windows from start" and turns off.
  Then a window pops up saying "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.
  The details of the problem say;
  Problem event name: StartupRepairV2
  Signature of the problem 01: AutoFailover
  Signature of the problem 02: 6.0.6001.18000.6.0.6001.18000
  Signature of the 04:65537 problem
  Signature of the problem 05: unknown
  Signature of the 06 problem: BadDisk
  Signature of the 09 problem: unknown
  Signature of the 10:1168 problem

  System Restore does nothing, and all the other tools of recovery. :(

  Please help, it will be much apreciated :)
  DOM

  If you are sure that the problems began immediately after installing a Windows Update, use the free support of MS here:
  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy. If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• I get startup repair screen when I try to boot my laptop from dell inspirion windows 7, I run the scan and detects any errors. When I ran repair usb key received the error 0x400110020000100A

  I get startup repair screen when I try to boot my laptop Dell Inspiron windows 7, I run the scan and detects any errors. So, I tried to use a USB repair for a laptop Dell Latitude Windows 7 pro and I still can't the computer to start. Tried to restore to the factory settings, can not. I have no image, backups, all missing, restore points?

  After that I tried to launch the USB repair I got 0x400110020000100A error code and I received error (0x8007027E) indicating the device will not start without a reboot.

  Anyone know how to fix this?

  Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm not computer illiterate, but am not pro either. Just use them not program them or even understand all languages!

  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  Dell Inspiron laptop about 4-5 years.

  Running windows 7 Home Edition.

  Does not start little matter what I tried.

  If I remember correctly, I looked in MS-DOS mode and noticed that it said something like "x: win...» "that seemed strange to me because I thought that it should say"c: victory... "but as I said I am not a computer wiz so if anyone can help me, I would appreciate it.

  I'm about to rip the hair off my head with my laptop. My latitude was blue planned, surprisingly I fixed it (don't ask how, you couldn't tell). Then my dell inspiron would not start right after my dell latitude fell out of my truck and landed on the sidewalk, wanted to kill the person, the screen is broken. I can use it but it is very difficult, see a mosquito net and not perfectly clear, works well. lol someone knows somewhere or that would install a new screen for a reasonable price? I live in the Boston area.

  Back to the laptop won't start not, when I ran repair USB key received the error 0x400110020000100A

  Hello

  Thank you for the update on the issue. I appreciate your time and effort in resolving this issue.

  You can try the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  You can use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment (Windows RE) to troubleshoot and repair the following items in Windows Vista or Windows 7:

  • A master boot record (MBR)
  • A boot sector
  • A Boot Configuration data (BCD) store

  Note: When you are troubleshooting startup issues by using the Windows RE, you should first try the Startup Repair option in the System Recovery Options dialog box. If the Startup Repair option does not resolve the problem, or if you must troubleshoot more steps manually, use the Bootrec.exe

  Use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  If the problem persists, proceed to method 2.

  Method 2:

  Please follow these steps:

  1. Tool command prompt open in the mode of the Windows recovery environment .
  2. You will see X:\Sources
  3. Type chkdsk c:\ at the flashing prompt to launch the utility Chkdsk. replace c:\ with the letter of the drive that you want to run the Chkdsk utility. If the hard drive is d:\, then type that instead.
  4. After the "chkdsk c:\. "insert \f command to fix errors on the disk volume or the \r to recover bad sectors and then press ENTER.
  5. Restart the computer once the chkdsk command has completed.

  Note: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the hard drive, it attempts to repair this sector, if all available on which data may be lost.

  For more information: Please refer to the section of the additional If you can not boot into Windows at all stages in the following link.

  Resolve stop (blue screen) error in Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/resolving-stop-blue-screen-errors-in-Windows-7

  Hope this information is useful. If the problem still persists, please post back for further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

• Black screen startup repair, Windows 7 cursor

  After installation of about 25 updated today, my Windows 7 Ultimate Boot Camp partition on my 9.1 iMac no longer boot Windows. I think there could be a problem due to a video card driver updated, although I have no way of knowing if a driver has been updated.

  I use the Startup Repair tool, but I have a black screen with no cursor. I got the text screen to enter the startup as well as the Windows logo for a short period after this repair. When I put my ear close to the computer, I could hear the disk being accessible so I guess the Startup Repair did something, but now when I listen to it I can hear the fans. I started about 90 minutes ago the Startup Repair.

  My question is how can I find out when the Startup Repair tool is completed? Will it automatically reboot the machine, or wait for the user to input after it ended? Use mouse input any required or can I do blindly using the keyboard?

  Also, is it possible I could get Windows starts in Mode safe? This way I could isolate any problem with the video card drivers. There is no option to start in Safe Mode, when I turned on the machine. Note that because I use a Mac, I don't have the BIOS screens, I UEFI which, on Mac, gives only a choice of which partition to boot from.

  I need is no longer an answer for this.

  Here's what I did:

  I turned off the computer using the switch after 2.5 hours of startup repair and checking that I could not even hear the disk being accessed... Windows would not start again. I started in El Capitan (Mac OS X) and installed the rEFInd Boot Manager. I rebooted the machine, intending to try to fix it from a floppy disk, bootable USB Win 7 Ultimate, but selected by mistake partition Boot Camp and Windows started normally.

  The only thing I can think of that changed is that I installed rEFInd, but I don't know why, it would make a difference.

• Windows is no longer enabled after startup repair!

  Specifications of the computer: SL500 (model M 274633)

  2.26 Ghz dual core, Intel Centrino 2

  nVidia 9300 M GS

  2 GB of RAM

  I got a shock a week ago... Windows won't load and repair and recovery 4 commissioning. Ok... I tried Startup Repair tool because it seemed reasonable... It worked. Sort of.

  My version of Windows is enabled is no more, and even more annoyingly, because the key has already been activated Windows refuses to accept the current key!

  Now, Windows tells me I have the rest of today to activate... I gave in after that system restore has failed so that it starts every time and used R + R4 and tried to "restore to the factory. Which failed.

  That may have to do with the fact that I created my restore disks... However, I can not really on for about another week and a half restore disks, these are my holidays.

  I desperately need to keep my system intact, it is my lifeline. I live on an isolated island and this is my only form of communication with everyone, as being the main thing that I use for work or school.

  Can anyone help?

  Well, after spending some time on the ' net and pouring through hundreds of sites I came upwards with a fix "semi".

  I said I have type in a 'new' key when Vista application be activated first and the type of the key on the bottom of my computer.

  It works! Vista activated!

  Now however in the lower left corner of the screen there is a warning.

  Windows Vista (TM)

  Build 6002

  This version of Windows is not genuine.

  Very confused... There is absolutely no chance that it is a cracked version of Windows... I got it from a retailer of office.

• Error Windows Vista Startup Repair

  My HP PC was working great until yesterday.  My son worked on Microsoft word and trying to launch Mozilla Firefox when the PC froze on him.  He tried to restart but failed to start.  He tried to use the system to repair, but it failed.  Attempts to mulitple system restore function have not as well.  Trying to avoid wiping the hard drive, so I thought I'd post the error here and see if he had any suggestions.  Repairing the system fails with the search for the following bugs:

  Unknown error checking: f4 error checking.  Parameters = 0 x 3, 0x88d1a2e0, 0x88d1a42c, 0 x 82232650
  Unknown error checking: f4 error checking.  Parameters = 0 x 3, 0x88ce4d90, 0x88ce4edc, 0 x 82270650

  The operating system is Windows Vista Home Edition.  I can't get into the PC via the mode without failure or any other means.  The only options seems to be via the command prompt, although I have not yet tried.

  All appreciated the thought...

  ·        Do a startup repair, boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista genuine (or one that you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc.  Here is the procedure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD.

  If this does not resolve the problem, try the following:

  To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, proceed as follows (some does not apply if you use the recovery disk - but to be honest I don't know if it will work with only a recovery disc):

  1 put the Windows Vista installation disc (or the recovery disk) in the disk drive, and then start the computer.

  2. press a key when you are prompted.

  3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.

  4. click on repair your computer.

  5. click on the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

  6. in the System Recovery Options dialog box, click command prompt.

  7. type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.

  Note If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup problem, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. In doing so, you ensure that the BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this, type the following commands at the command prompt Windows RE:

  ·        bcdedit/export C:\BCD_Backup

  ·        c:

  ·        Boot CD

  ·        BCD attrib s h - r

  ·        Ren c:\boot\bcd BCD.old

  ·        Bootrec /RebuildBcd

  If this does not work, try to start in safe mode (repeatedly, click the F8 key during the boot and go into safe mode with network - or do it from the command prompt on the drive).  Then we will check some of your system files:

  Go to start / all programs / accessories / command prompt and right click on command prompt, and then click Run as administrator (skip this step if you are using the disk)...

  Type sfc/scannow, go and let it run.  It will scan and try to correct some of your system files.  If all goes well he comes complete with no corruption, it could not repair (if it has these post of corruption here or try to analyze it to find the problem or files using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228.

  While in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run.  It will scan and try to solve any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and remove especially as a cause.

  If it does not, then thanks for posting any repetitive error message in Event Viewer on startup (Start / Control Panel / administrative tools / Event Viewer - if you use the command line, type eventvwr and enter).  Here's how to use Event Viewer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html

  Good luck and I hope this helps!

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.