Stuck in Startup Repair Mode - no advanced start up options

My computer is stuck in Start up Repair Mode, I have spent days trying to figure something out. Is the only thing i can do let it restart and restart and eventually it will fix itself? I have tried all F2 booting options and theres really nothing in F12 i can use. But the problem is, when i go to hit F8 or shift F11, the computer just beeps at me and nothing happens. i have tried without the battery and holding the power button for 30 sec. Is there any other options or is this the end?
Dell Inspiron 1420 Home premium. Do not have vista disks.
thanks, Tyler

Try this. VISTA - REPAIR LOOP - Microsoft Community

Also see this: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html