i have a feeling the hdd has corrupt sectors and will not start correctly,
if you cant get anywhere and safe mode doesnt work at all try
spinrite
http://www.grc.com/spinrite.htm
of course , its not free, but it is worth it..
"Joe" <Joe@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> At startup it says 'windows failed to start...'
>
> It has options of Launch Startup Repair or Start Windows normally
>
> If I select either of these options it just returns to the same screen
>
> I am travelling on business and don't have the startup disk. Is there any
> other way to start?
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