hello all,

i have a Dell Inspiron 1525 notebook PC and during Windows startup, it goes into "Startup Repair" with the error "Windows cannot repair this computer automatically". following is the problem details:

Problem signature
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Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6000.16386.6.0.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03: 6
Problem Signature 04: 2621480
Problem Signature 05: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 06: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 07: 3221225487
Problem Signature 08: 3
Problem Signature 09: WrpRepair
Problem Signature 10: 10
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

i have tried F8 to invoke Safe Mode boot options and tried all 3 safe modes. but still returned to the "Startup Repair". i also tried the option "Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)" several times but no use.

i have created a Knoppix v6.2.1 bootable DVD and started up through the CD-ROM drive to access my harddisk. it appears my file structure is ok and i copied/backup/retrieved as much files and file directories to an external USB drive (through Knoppix operating system). i can see that my User Profile is still there so i do not want to re-install the entire Windows Vista o/s again.

from System Recovery Options, i can enter Command Prompt and tried these actions:
bootrec /RebuildBCD
bootrec /FixMbr
bootrec /FixBoot
however the "Total identified Windows installation: 0" and problem still persists ........

next, i inserted the Dell reinstallation DVD for Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit. this bootup through CD-ROM drive also entered "Startup Repair" with similar error details as above, i.e. Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically. the Dell reinstallation DVD provide an additional option for "Dell Factory Image Restore" and since my notebook was bought in May 2008, i understand that doing this image restore will erase all my personal files and User Profile.



please help!!!! what else can i do to fix my notebook? i have read similar threads going back to 2008 but did not see a solution.

regards,
boon

Originally Posted by richc46

Im not there, so I can only guess. I do not think that you did a boot from the DVD, but rather the OS
Boot Priority - Change
same for 7

i did change the boot sequence to start from CD-ROM drive, in order to use the Knoppix bootable DVD to retrieve/backup my personal files. when booting from CD-ROM drive, it says "Press any key to boot from CD ....." when the bootable DVD is detected.

i am now researching on where to find the files and folders containing personalized settings:
http://www.optimizingpc.com/install/backupdata.html
Application data/settings backup

i am also trying to find out if it is better to purchase a Windows 7 package and fresh install with Windows 7 instead of staying with this Vista that will potentially give problems again as so many on this forums have encountered .......

i still have not found solution to the Startup Repair problem :-(

Originally Posted by richc46

You can tranfer eveything to a finger drive, HD etc with Easy Transfer.
Windows Easy Transfer - Windows 7 features - Microsoft Windows
This can be used to import back to the same OS if desired.

how to use this tool if i cannot even startup my windows? is it part of Windows 7 installation DVD so i can transfer by booting up from the CD-ROM drive? right now my PC can't get past the "Startup Repair" screen ....

right now i cannot even startup the Vista. So are you saying i can use the bootable Windows7 installation DVD and and then recover my files using the EasyTransfer tool? before installing Windows7?

i am trying to stay on track with my original problem query ..... so that hopefully someone sees this thread and help me resolve the "Startup Repair" issue over the next few days.

please help, anyone!!
Problem signature
-------------------
Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6000.16386.6.0.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03: 6
Problem Signature 04: 2621480
Problem Signature 05: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 06: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 07: 3221225487
Problem Signature 08: 3
Problem Signature 09: WrpRepair
Problem Signature 10: 10
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

my mom tried to load a video with her camera and something happened i dont know what but now the computer wont boot up so now all it says to do is star normal or startup repair. so i did startup repair and it said

Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6000.16386.6.0.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03: 6
Problem Signature 04: 2621480
Problem Signature 05: norootcause
Problem Signature 06: norootcause
Problem Signature 07: 0
Problem Signature 08: 2
Problem Signature 09: WrpRepair
Problem Signature 10: 2
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

so thats about it i tried to system restore but nothing happened. so if any one can help that would rule so much