Vista will not boot...

I've read just about every thread about vista not booting and am completely at a loss.

I am running Windows VISTA Ultimate x64, do not have the original disk with me as i brought this computer to work on to my vacation spot to do some work. After running a botched program, I got a msg saying the computer would restart automaticly. Having extensive windows knowledge I know this is never a good situation to be in.

I am using a windows x64 boot disk that i found from neosmart as I do not have access to the original disk.

Download: Windows Vista x64 Recovery Disc — The NeoSmart Files

I have tried every option in recovery options.

Just to clarify, after everything posts, without errors, I get a black screen with a white cursor that moves down a few lines and doesn't do anything after that.

Here is a list of things tried:

Startup Repair - Fixed some stuff the frist time, but still not able to boot.

System Restore - Works but when It tries to finish i get an error "system restore did not complete successfully 0x800700b7" ?

Memory test - Successful

Complete restore - unfortunatly no backup copy's - Lesson learned, making one as soon as I get this running.

Command Prompt - I have tried a number of things:
bcdedit - everything looks fine..
bootrec - /fixmbr (Complete's Successfully)
/fixboot (The volume does not contain a recognized file system.)
/scanos (total identified windows installations:0)
/rebuildbcd (total installations:0)
chkdsk - Had errors but they have been fixed.. with /f


Im realy at a loss of what I can do. I don't want to reinstall windows, I don't understand why I can't restore either? Whats the use of having restore points if they don't work??? I am definatly moving to getting a Mac.. I've held on to hope for windows for so long, i don't want to, but situations like this preventing me from working are forcing me to have to

Thank you guys for your help, hopefuly provided enough information.

Hi,

I am having a problem the same problem with BSOD on my Vista Laptop.
I keep getting the error ntfs.sys each time i boot up in normal mode. When i boot up in safe mode, no problems at all.
When i go to do a system restore, or access my hard drive, it just gives me another BSOD.

Lich King said:

Hi,

I am having a problem the same problem with BSOD on my Vista Laptop.
I keep getting the error ntfs.sys each time i boot up in normal mode. When i boot up in safe mode, no problems at all.
When i go to do a system restore, or access my hard drive, it just gives me another BSOD.

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oh yea, that's another thing, i can't even boot to safe mode.

nice name litch king ;P for the horde?

Boot to the menu and go into command prompt safe mode. Run chkdsk c:/r

running it now. I will post results

Did you recently add RAM? Incorrect or mismatched RAM can cause your problems.

SCSIraidGURU said:

Did you recently add RAM? Incorrect or mismatched RAM can cause your problems.

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No new hardware at all.. It was that program. Ive restored it before and it worked without a problem.

(The volume does not contain a recognized file system.) on /fixboot. I would start with chkdsk c:/r. Could be a bad hard drive or corrupted file system.

"failed to transfer logged messages to the event log with status 50."

I think my file system is screwed..

Can you backup your data? Do it.

Yes I can, but im going to lose alot of my program settings and saved passwords for web servers that I maintain and frequently update. Oh well. Lesson Learned for me. My next purchase will be a mac Im frequently using graffics programs I've just put it off with hopes that vista will be everything I needed.. I love it, but i've encountered alot of problems!

I need a new install anyways, when I open up chrome it gives and error about a system disk??

about 3 weeks ago I upgraded and threw in a 1tb hd.. so I can install on that and move the files over from the current install.

Thanks for your help sir.

Do you know if it's possible to move the Program folders / User folders and add them to the new OS install?