If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. If Vista still will not start, try booting into Safe Mode to run sfc /scannow to repair System files.īelow is a bulletin distributed by MS to explain the start up procedure when Windows will not boot. If Vista will not start now, boot the Recovery CD to run Startup Repair which automates System Restore as well as numerous other tests including System File Checker which can repair system files which are not corrupted beyond repair. Choose an option tht will not cause you to lose your stuff.

The Vista recovery disk is used to boot Vista when it won't boot - to run Startup Repair, System Restore, access a Command Line, Recover using a Vista Backup Image, etc. Hard Disc Controller must be set to IDE in BIOS and Bios must be set to boot from the CD Boot Priority - Change If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options This will get you to boot unless its a hardware problem

Vista black screen fix