startup repair problem/Vista

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

Dear Friends..
i have been into some startup repair problems in my laptop,
i am using an ACER 5530G Windows Vista(factory pre installed),
AMD TURION X2 ULTRA 64 4GB RAM,
its slightly more than a year old.my lap was prefect until yesterday when starting up the lap, the acer arcade key got accidently pressed, thats kind of a media player i think and i've never used it,and it started before even starting up windows, and then it made some installs may be it was updating itself. then when i started the comp immediately there was this displayed as start up failed and attempting to repair, since then i restarted a lot of times but it was a vain, even i couldnt get a system restore point, and then no option it would give rather than finish and shut down.
my lap was up to date,with antivirus kaspesky,and windows updates.
Now since yesterday i've shut my lap completely without power and removed the battery hoping it might do a wonder after some time. can any body please recommend me anything what could be the problem and how can i bring back to normal.
bt finally apart from the options it gave me a series of other things where i saw even command prompt, but didnt open it coz i didnt know any commands.

Please help me,, your help is much appreciated.

Thanks
Rob

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Welcome,
Im sorry that you are having problems, maybe this wiii help

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. Choose an option tht will not cause you to lose your stuff.

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.
Special Thanks Given to Seven Forums.

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**.

dlt1 · Mar 12, 2011

side by side config error

I hope someone can help me.everytime i try to start windows live messenger i get this side by side config error and it won't start.i tryed the sfc/scannow command it scanned then came up with it found some corrupted files but couldn't fix them all any ideas what to do next?

ilikefree · Mar 12, 2011

Redo the sfc scan up to 3 times with a restart between. Also note the space
sfc /scannow

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Please start your own thread. Your problem is so very different from the problem shown here, that it will only cause confustion to help with these two different problems.

Ilike and I were typing at the same time. If his suggestion does not work, please start your own thread.
If you do start another theread, and your problem is not resolved, I will contact our expert in this area.
You can also use the back up image, if available. You will lose your stuff, but your computer will be back.

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

Dear Rich
Thank you again for replying me..
well do u have any options that i could do with command prompt, commands,
and another question ,, will the downloadable recovery utility fit in a pen drive??
and i am not sure what vista i was using 64 or 32 to run this option.

Please reply

Robs

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Your better off with a DVD. As far as the platform (32 or 64), do you have any specifics, like how much memory you had?

All the information that you need to get going is in my initial post.
You only need to access the repair options. If you can get there, just perform a system restore.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

richc46 said:
Your better off with a DVD. As far as the platform (32 or 64), do you have any specifics, like how much memory you had?

All the information that you need to get going is in my initial post.
You only need to access the repair options. If you can get there, just perform a system restore.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html

memory.?? u mean the RAM?? its 4gb, and plenty of c drive space am sure.

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

ilikefree said:
Redo the sfc scan up to 3 times with a restart between. Also note the space
sfc /scannow

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66978-system-files-sfc-command.html

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

Dear Rick,,
tried to do a start up repair using a boot from vista start up disk, even tried with a vista cd, but nothing happens , still the same issue, keeps on doing attempting repairs but further from there nothing fruitful
an other suggestions i could try??
please help me

Thanks,
Robs

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Give me the name and make of computer. We can try to restore factory specs (like the day you took it home) but you will lose everything. Do you have stuff you want to save first?

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

richc46 said:
Give me the name and make of computer. We can try to restore factory specs (like the day you took it home) but you will lose everything. Do you have stuff you want to save first?

dear rich
i have very useful data in my lap,, shall i take to the acer center??
any other options you want me to try,please suggest.
i think the acer arcade buton messed it up, as i said earlier, when i was switching on my lap, the arcade button accidently switched on..even now i tried it does switch on without even loading windows. may be that jammed the whole thing??
ok then reply if u got any ideas.
thx..
robs

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Dont take it any where. I think worst case scenario, there will be a $25.00 to get this fixed. Bring it somewhere, the cost will be a lot more.
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek
Try to save your stuff first.

robin171 · Mar 12, 2011

richc46 said:
Dont take it any where. I think worst case scenario, there will be a $25.00 to get this fixed. Bring it somewhere, the cost will be a lot more.
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek
Try to save your stuff first.

dear rich
figured something new after hours of googling
the same problem has happened to many by accidently pressing the acer arcade button,on start up.
but i managed to get on to command prompt.. not by pressing f8,,which was unable to do , instead i pressed alt and f10..which gave me a different picture and was able to go to commnd prompt with the list of options,, but when i pressed last good configuration , what happened was it gave me two options restore from back up or completely restore factory settings.and there was an exit, didnt want to do tht so pressed exit and exited.
so can you please suggest me what to do when am in the command prompt..shall i press safe mode?? and then hat to do please reply me..

Thx
Robin

richc46 · Mar 12, 2011

Back up will restore from a recent picture, try that one first.
The second will return you to the way you were the day you took it home. You will lose all your stuff.
The first method, you may lose stuff, but if they are referring to System restore, you will not. In any case, it will be a recent picture and is the best way to try for now.

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