windows vista failes to boot

okay, this is a long one, but here is how it happened,
everything worked fine on my pc until i just double clicked on a game (resident evil 5). after that, a weird array of colors appeared on my screen followed by a blue screen of death. after words, my computer rebooted and every time it reboots i just see that array of colors again. i have tried the disk repair thing and that didn't work. i also did the restore to factory shipped pc thing, that made worse because now, whenever i try to go into safe mode it says 'windows cannot be configured in safe mode'. safe mode ran fine before than though. when ever i try to go to the normal mode it just shows me those colors. i am now posting this on a linux distro live cd. if it weren't for this cd, i would have been screwed. i know its not a graphics error or else it couldn't have even booted into safe mode.
thanks for your help.

by the way my pc is:
intel core 2 t5300
2 gigs of ram
nvidia geforce go 7600
windows vista home premium 32 bit

Do you have a Vista Install DVD?

thanks for the quick replay

no, my sytem came preinstalled with windows vista

There are probably other solutions, but the best way and quickest is to call the Manufacturer of your computer, get a Vista DVD install disc, for cost (about $25.00)
You will not get a key, you need the key that is on the computer.
Back up your stuff first.
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek

This will be the quickest way to get up and running.

UNLESS

When you say disc repair thing, you do NOT mean this.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html

If that is not what you meant try this:

If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options
Create Recovery DVD

The Vista recovery disk is used to boot Vista when it won't boot - to run Startup Repair, System Restore, access a Command Line, Recover using a Vista Backup Image, etc.
System Recovery Options

If Vista will not start now, boot the Recovery CD to run Startup Repair which automates System Restore as well as numerous other tests including System File Checker which can repair system files which are not corrupted beyond repair.

If Vista still will not start, try booting into Safe Mode to run sfc /scannow to repair System files.
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Below is a bulletin distributed by MS to explain the start up procedure when Windows will not boot.

• Startup Repair. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.
• Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
• Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows**.

none of them worked

i am planning to upgrade this pc to windows 7 in the future, so i think ill just use the linux distro (ubuntu) until then. i have better experience with linux anyway.

thanks for your help!

how do i lock this thread? this is my fist fourm

Ill do it for you this time, but in the future you click on the triangle upper right, then type solved

Do the install this way
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips