Computer: bought from Cyberpower, Asus, OS windows vista home premium
Problem: My wife shut down my computer normally in preparation for a move. When I tried to reboot, it gave me the standard screen for an abnormal shutdown. Tried all available options but all gave me the message that my registry was missing or corrupt. It also said that I should use my OS CD then 1/ reboot, 2/ change language, then 3/ choose repair. When i reboot with the cd in I simply get the same screen as before. I changed boot preference to cd but still get the same default screen for abnormal shutdown. Talked with my son and he recommended using F10 or F12 (not shown or mentioned on any screen or in manual) while the reboot was in process. F10 got me into another screen, but this was for a complete overwrite of my OS. All I want to do is follow the arcane Microsoft instructions and repair my OS. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Problem: My wife shut down my computer normally in preparation for a move. When I tried to reboot, it gave me the standard screen for an abnormal shutdown. Tried all available options but all gave me the message that my registry was missing or corrupt. It also said that I should use my OS CD then 1/ reboot, 2/ change language, then 3/ choose repair. When i reboot with the cd in I simply get the same screen as before. I changed boot preference to cd but still get the same default screen for abnormal shutdown. Talked with my son and he recommended using F10 or F12 (not shown or mentioned on any screen or in manual) while the reboot was in process. F10 got me into another screen, but this was for a complete overwrite of my OS. All I want to do is follow the arcane Microsoft instructions and repair my OS. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.