Missing CI.dll/ corrupted - linux distros don't work - can't access Safe mode

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Alexonvinyl

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Hi. I'm having an issue with my laptop. Running vista 32bit home - getting the error code about it not having / having a corrupted CI.dll file and I've tried to run a linux distro to recover the files but it won't load. The safe mode won't load either. And the recovery disks don't fix the issue.

Is there a way I can access a cmd prompt to use the sfc /scannow command without safemode?
Please help.

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Hello Alexonvinyl and welcome to the forums :party:

My name is Tom and I will be helping you with your problem today

I find it very hard to believe that the linux distros won't load, could you please elaborate on this?

Did you burn it to a CD or USB?
What distro(s)?
What recovery CD's have you tried?
What stage does it get to before failing?
What happens upon trying to boot into safe mode?
Are your files backed up?
Have you got your Vista installation DVD?

Tom
 

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Hi Tom, I will need to get back to you on the exact message it gives me. But as for whether I have the installation dvd, no HP didn't deem it necessary to give me one. I tried recovery disks that I made myself and they didn't fix the issue either. I tried to open cmd from the repair menu and fixboot and fixmbr but that didn't work either. It said it was successful but it still didn't work.

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Have you tried doing a system restore?

Tom
 

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    Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz Low Profile (White)
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    Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 (2GB GDDR5)
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    1920*1080
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That's odd. Have you added any hardware to your system recently? Try unplugging all cables from your computer (apart from the power) then boot it up.

Can you just confirm this please?

You cannot boot from your hard drive
You can boot from CD's, but not Linux distros
What about USBs?

Tom
 

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    Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz Low Profile (White)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 (2GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Integrated on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" LG LCD/LED IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 128GB SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200rpm
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    NZXT Phantom 410
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    Microsoft Desktop 2000 Wireless Keyboard
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No I can't boot anything. All the linux distros give me are messages relating to. Not. Being able to write to the ram. I have unplugged everything and tried to boot up. Nothing changed.

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Is your computer still under warranty? It sounds as if the RAM has kicked the bucket

What make and model is your computer?

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    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 (2GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Integrated on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" LG LCD/LED IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 128GB SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200rpm
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That shouldn't be the case. I Just upgraded my ram this last Easter. Ive tried everything for my computer. My warranty is up. Compaq wouldny even help me out with my computer they wanted me to pay for just talking to them.

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    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850 (2GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Integrated on motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" LG LCD/LED IPS
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    Hard Drives
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I will give that a go. My ram should still be good all around. I bought them around Easter. So hopefully my ram hasn't kicked the bucket. Well... I I mean I bought the 2gb Kingston around Easter.

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So I took my computer in today and they said it's either my Motherboard or the harddrive. They wanted me to pay an extra $69 for them to tell me which it is for sure. I didn't want to pay that extra fee. So now I'm going to have to find out on my own of which it is.

Any way I could do I diagnostic to tell?

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    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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I need something that can run without windows. Because. I have no access whatsoever to my safe mode and or regular mode.

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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