Vista will not start

Vista keeps recycling and ends with screen that gives start options:

Please insert (Vista program disk) (set language) (click repair option)
I cannot get to any of the above. Startup disk is running, but does nothing.

Safe mode
Safe mode with networking
Safe mode with command prompt
Last known good... (restore)
Start windows normally

I have tried each option twice to no avail.
I have tried F8 to no avail.
I have tried F10 to no avail.

I have a Dell laptop, E1705, Vista Home Premium, RAM upgraded to 2GB.

The problem, I'm certain is Shield Deluxe Firewall 2009. I wanted it to run because I haven't in a while. When I did it indicated that there were problems with it. It asked if I wanted to fix it, and said yes. It could not find the problem and asked me if I wanted to submit a (ticket). Then it said it needed to update something, and that it would restart the PC.

That's when it hit the fan. I have been recycling ever since.
Any help anyone can afford me will be greatly appreciated. Jim H.


PS: I have to go to therapy and the doctor. See you in a while.
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Hi woodneye, seems you had installed a big bad virus. I hope it is not the case. Here are two things you may try first.

One, download Kaspasky Rescure and follow the instruction to see if you are able to wash it out. Then run a repair or window update to see if anything fixed. Download Kaspersky Rescue Disk 8.8.1.18 - A safe way to remove viruses from a computer without the risk of getting infected - Softpedia Like to remind you that you may have to change boot priority to optical drive to boot from CD.

Next, a clean reinstallation which will eliminate any virus or corrupted elements.

Hope this helps.

Bruce

Thanks, I have Kapersky, NOW, after formatting my hard drive!!!:sa:

Late is better then none. Hope every thing works out smoothly for you.