safe mode only

[DNIPIC]

my computer will only open in safe mode, i cannot even change it to safe mode network and no internet .have run all kinds of checks and even went back to settings for 3 days ago.

 

[richc46]

Welcome

Something at staratup is malfunctioning, we have to find out what. Try this, be patient and you will be up and running again.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

You may want to to try system restore, going back about a week. Three days may not be enough time.

 

[DNIPIC]

I changed the startup items you suggested even went back a week..
Computer still boots in safe mode

 

[richc46]

Can you run a virus scan from safe mode? If so try.

 

[richc46]

A lot of good ideas here. Most of them I would have suggested. Its best to give them to you all at once so you can work at your own pace.

Pay attention to the suggestion about SFC, that may work.

Good luck. Ill be here when you are ready.

Vista only starts on safe mode: I've tried nearly everything!

 

[richc46]

TY for your kind words and rep. With or without the rep, rest assured that I will help you in every way that I can.

Others member, who have suggestions will also share their expertise.

 

[DNIPIC]

I ran SFC/scannow it came back with a log but I cannot acces it?
I ran a virus scan and also chkdsk etc 8 hrs of checking nothing popped up..
Buddy said I made need to reload Vista

 

[richc46]

Do you have the Vista DVD?

If so there are other things we can try before you reinstall.

 

[richc46]

With the Vista DVD, try this

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?ltr=R

I am trying to avoid the reinstall, you do not want it and neither do I.

 

[DNIPIC]

No , with four computers in house you think I can find my disc fond everyother one and more checked the lap top boxes(have them) NO DISC I will get it in a.m.
what else do you suggest.. I have not internet with Kaput desktop. i will try and get info from scannow

 

[richc46]

Look at my last post, Instructions for a repair install using the DVD. Try scannow first, if that does not work try the repair install.

 

[richc46]

Using Last Known Good Configuration

Try this one too.

You are learning every trick that I have.

 

[stoneys-nutz]

Hello DNIPIC,
Did this PC just start booting in to safe mode on its own, or is safe mode the only way you can get it to boot, and do you have "safe mode" written on the screen ?.
What happens when you try to boot normally ?.

As richc46 said, when you find the Vista DVD/CD follow this tutorial.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

 

[DNIPIC]

I shut down computer through normal course (start shut down etc.)
When I turned it on next day it came on in the safe mode and I cannot get the computer to reboot in normal mode at all.

 

[stoneys-nutz]

Go to start > run > type "msconfig" (no quotes) and look in "boot" tab, and just check that "/SAFEBOOT" isn't checked.

 

[DNIPIC]

I check msconfig no luck ..Did get error message told me to load a .45 and aim it at center mass......

 

[stoneys-nutz]

The only thing i can think of is to get a Vista DVD/CD and try a startup repair.
After exhausting all other types of repair, every repair from now on, (for this type of error), requires a disk
.45 always works for me too.

 

[richc46]

After all is said in done, the startup repair will be the best next step. Keep us posted. We will try to help in any way that we can.

 

[Willyg43]

I'm hoping that someone can help me with this too. A friend used my computer and visited fubar, the next day when I restarted my computer it was in safe mode. I've been trying to restore, have tried hitting F8 when restarting, rebooting, everything. I have been stuck in safe mode for four days. The computer came with Vista already installed so I do not have a windows disk to reinstall. My restores aren't working either. I'm afraid that the only option I have is to re-install the gateway operating disk and start over, though I may loose all of my programs. If anyone knows of another option I'd greatly appreciate it! I've planned on upgrading to windows 7 but I'd like to try something else first. Thanks in advance!

 

[Appmen]

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