cannot reboot from installation disk

lucytriple · Dec 1, 2012

I am in an Acer Extensa 5200 running a version of Vista which I do not know how to verify because I currently cannot boot past the recovery options.

During recovery process I am asked to located hard disk drivers. Using the vista installation CD as a source fails as does searching every single driver in the system32 folder. I have added Succeesfuly added several drivers only to be notified that the startup options could not be saved. I cannot use the vista installation CD to repair or reinstall due to the windows error 0xE0000100.

This occurred immediately after a reboot after scanning with SuperAntiSpyware which found some tracking cookies and one PUB.

Suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

richc46 · Dec 4, 2012

Welcome
Sounds like the virus did a number on you or the AV removed something it should not.. If you have a true factory install disc, you should do a clean install. Set the computer to boot from the CD. Please understand all your stuff, will have to be transferred to the new OS, software must be reinstalled.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-vista.html

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/205005-boot-priority-change.html

cannot reboot from installation disk

lucytriple

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