If Windows will not boot in either normal or safe mode, there may be a problem with the file system on your hard drive, or the hard drive itself. Microsoft provides a utility, checkdisk, that can help determine the state of your hard drive. Insert your Vista installation DVD and then restart the computer.
After your computer has booted from the disc, select your language and then press Next , as shown below. You must choose the operating system that you would like to repair. Windows Vista — Using the system repair disc. If you want to repair your computer and have the installation disk at hand, follow these steps to boot into the System Recovery Options of your computer:. Windows 7 — Create a system repair disc item. In Windows 8 or 8.
These three actions have different outcomes:. For information on how to restore a Windows 8 or Windows 8. If you have Windows 8, and not 8. These steps are for Windows 8. Read more at Windows Recovery Disks. The NeoSmart Support Forums , member-to-member technical support and troubleshooting.
Applicable Systems This Windows-related knowledgebase article applies to the following operating systems:. Download Easy Recovery Essentials. Screenshot of Easy Recovery Essentials. Press any key. Windows Vista System Type. Advanced Boot Options on Windows 7. Typically, you will see a brief note at the bottom or top of the screen indicating what the key is. One such screen is visible to the right, note the legend in the top-right corner indicating F2 will start the BIOS setup and F12 will present the boot selection menu.
Some common options include the F2 , F8 , F12 , and Del keys. However, it could be any of the one hundred other keys on your keyboard. Upon powering up the device, you might see a legend indicating which key will enter BIOS setup.
In the screenshot above taken from a Dell PC, the F2 button will enter setup. As you can see, the exact names and labels differ greatly from one device to the next.
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