Vista - Need help with reinstalling system files such as shell

So I made an error with my PC...

It started it when I restarted my PC and a popup keeps coming up saying that something like "Cannot detect the shell23 fiel. Re-installing it would help"

And nothing shows up but a blank black screen--I can't even access my documents or files or anything! Other things such as "Task Manager" popped up saying that it stopped working.


I also tried restoring those files with the USB but like I said, no windows would open. Just...a big fat black screen staring back at me.

Help ?

Welcome to the Vista Forums

I'd suggest starting with repairing the system files. There are also links to other repairs as well:

System Files - SFC Command

Let us know if that works for you.

Thanks!

I'm currently looking at the "How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista" page and my Vista was already installed onto my PC when I bought it; so I'm assuming that I must go purchase it? ><

Also, the pop-up actually said about my SHELL32.dll file--it also stated to reinstall that but of course, is that referring to a disc?

I did not receive any sort of a CD when I bought the PC. -__-

What kind of pc do you have.

hp.

Have you made the Recovery Disc's

Unfortunately, no...

You can get them from HP's website only have to pay shipping and handling. What kind of HP computer do you have like the model?