vista will not start. blue screen comes up and says this...

[richc46]

Lets see if this method can get you up and running
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**.

 

[jabsjabs]

i just spent 2 hours making the recovery disk and trying all that.
nothing worked.
when i tried the boot from disk it kept saying that the disk could not be used.

this is driving me nuts.

in my first post, the error message that comes up, doesnt that tell what the problem is????

"Technical information:

*** STOP: 0x000000BE (0xC0000005, 0x81E80759, 0xA71D291C, 0x00000000)
"

doesnt that tell exactly what the problem is?????

 

[richc46]

All that says is that the problem is probably a device driver or memory.
We cant do much unless you can get started. If it is a memory problem, you may have to fix that before you boot. Then again, not sure of the problem.

 

[jabsjabs]

ok. is there anything i can do?
i have been trying everything possible for the past few weeks and nothing even comes close to working.
i am in safe mode, and all the downloads and everything i try cant be opened in safe mode. and disabling drivers doesnt save in safe mode. this is so frustrating

 

[americancritic]

Hello

If you are able to log into safe mode go back to where you said the problem started with a very long update and try and uninstall everything from that point untill now and see if that makes a differance...

 

[richc46]

If you can get into safe mode try a system restore to good times. Same idea as above post, but using different approach.

 

[jabsjabs]

i tried that and it keeps telling me i have no restore points.
it said my last known good boot was 04/18/2011.

but i cant figure out how to get it to load from there.
nothing works

 

[richc46]

If you let us know the make and model of your puter, I may be able to help tomorrow. Signing off for now.

 

[jabsjabs]

thank you.

it is a compaq presario A900

 

[richc46]

If you follow this procedure you will go back to factory restore, the way it was when you took it home. You will lose all your stuff, however. If you want to save your stuff first, please post
How to Boot an HP Recovery Partition | eHow.com

 

[jabsjabs]

i definately do not want to system restore. i have way way to much stuff on here and to many programs.
my sound doesnt work in safe mode and when i try to enable it, it says no audio devices are installed.

could this be the problem?

 

[Shadowjk]

No that is Natural for that to Happen in safe mode.

Josh

 

[jabsjabs]

2 more questions.

how can i do windows updates in safe mode? whenever i click to do updates, nothing opens or happens.

and

do you think if i download the vista service pack 2, that might help?

( Download details: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - ALL Language Standalone (KB948465) )

 

[americancritic]

Do you have them set as default...

 

[jabsjabs]

yes i believe they are set to automatic updates.
it has always down it by itself.
how can i force it to search for updates? when i click for it to check for updates, nothing happens

 

[Shadowjk]

When you Enter Safe mode only core Services are run . If you do not select Safe mode with Networking then you will have no networking Features it seems that You cannot run Windows Update

Josh

 

[jabsjabs]

do you think i could/should contact microsoft and pay the $60 for their help?

https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&sd=gn&c1=509&gprid=11712&&st=1&wfxredirect=1

they should be able to figure it out, right?