Windows Error Recovery

[jcablay]

keep getting "windows failed to start. a recent hardware or software change might be the cause". I have tried everything but nothing works. Tried downloading Ubuntu to at least get my data to do a system restore but when I try to download Ubuntu on another computer I get "create an association in the Set Associations control panel". I have no clue as to what that means.

 

[Lottiemansion]

OK,





What CD/DVD image burning software have you installed? this is needed to create the bootable Ubuntu disk.

1. WinISO
2. Alcohol
3. MagicISO

Etc. etc. There are some free versions but they are not listed here!

OK,
http://www.freeisoburner.com/

For more: -

http://download.cnet.com/Active-ISO-File-Manager/3000-2100_4-10620931.html?tag=rb_content;main

 

[richc46]

System restore should not affect your data.
Try in safe mode and see if you get better results with the computer. If you do, try with a clean boot to determine the true problem.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

 

[jcablay]

System restore should not affect your data.
Try in safe mode and see if you get better results with the computer. If you do, try with a clean boot to determine the true problem.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

OK,






What CD/DVD image burning software have you installed? this is needed to create the bootable Ubuntu disk.

1. WinISO
2. Alcohol
3. MagicISO

Etc. etc. There are some free versions but they are not listed here!

OK,
Free ISO Burner

For more: -

Active ISO File Manager - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

I'm using infrarecorder which I just downloaded. I hope I replied to your correctly.

 

[jcablay]

System restore should not affect your data.
Try in safe mode and see if you get better results with the computer. If you do, try with a clean boot to determine the true problem.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

I've tried "googled" everything and tried everything but computer keeps going to original "Windows Error Recovery" window.

 

[jcablay]

System restore should not affect your data.
Try in safe mode and see if you get better results with the computer. If you do, try with a clean boot to determine the true problem.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

I don't mean a system restore but meant a system recovery. wanted to see if I could fix problem myself before I take it to a "tech". Guess I'm just "dumb"

 

[jcablay]

Well computer just doesn't want to cooperate. won't allow me to open in safe mode or any other mode. screen total blank but computer "running" like crazy. thanks guys for your help

 

[richc46]

If Ubuntu will not download, there is a very good probablity its a hardware problem. That is something that we cannot fix at this forum.

 

[jcablay]

Thank you very much for your reply. By the way, when starting a computer, do you know how to prevent your hardware from scanning, so that all that shows on your screen is your "desktop screen with your present icons".

 

[jcablay]

OK,






What CD/DVD image burning software have you installed? this is needed to create the bootable Ubuntu disk.

1. WinISO
2. Alcohol
3. MagicISO

Etc. etc. There are some free versions but they are not listed here!



OK,
Free ISO Burner

For more: -

Active ISO File Manager - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

thanks again for your reply. just a bit frustrated right now. will probably end up taking it to a tech.

 

[jcablay]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!