Vista won't boot after install

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Vista won't boot after updates

Hi, last night before bed I clicked shutdown and install updates in Vista. I woke up this morning and my computer will not turn on. It leads me to this:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "next"
3. Click "repair your computer"
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assisance.
File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: An error occured while attempting to read the boot configuration data.

Now the problem I have is that I do not have vista installation dvd. I am currently studying abroad in Rome and will take more time than I have to receive the dvd in the mail. None of my friends here have one either, but they all have the same make and model computer that I do. Is it possible for one of them create a installation dvd that I could use? Or could they make a recovery disc that could as least get me to the system recovery options screen? Anyhelp is very appreciated.
 

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metricity said:
Hi, last night before bed I clicked shutdown and install updates in Vista. I woke up this morning and my computer will not turn on. It leads me to this:

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:
1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2. Choose your language settings, and then click "next"
3. Click "repair your computer"
If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assisance.
File: \Boot\BCD
Status: 0xc000000f
Info: An error occured while attempting to read the boot configuration data.

Now the problem I have is that I do not have vista installation dvd. I am currently studying abroad in Rome and will take more time than I have to receive the dvd in the mail. None of my friends here have one either, but they all have the same make and model computer that I do. Is it possible for one of them create a installation dvd that I could use? Or could they make a recovery disc that could as least get me to the system recovery options screen? Anyhelp is very appreciated.
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Ok... Your screwed unless you have boot disks... or if your using a correct version, You might be able to press [f8] after the power screen and before the error shutdown page.
If you can see if you can run { start with the settings from last known startup}
if you can do that then great other ways... your screwed. I'd start looking for a new computer or just reload the op system, but Microsoft stopped giving that stuff out.

Best of luck
for now and for ever, Lightbulbs2
 

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lightbulb is somewhat correct

it will be a lot easier if you have either a backup to restore from, or the vista dvd.

in the mean time you can run a system file check to verify and repiar system files. to run it you go to start>search>type cmd>right click and run as admin>type
sfc /scannow

let us know the results


ken
 
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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron E 1405
    CPU
    [email protected]
    Memory
    4 gigs
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated intel 945
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    300 gig internal
    Internet Speed
    10 down 1.5 up
Mine is hung up on the update. Says installing udate 3 0% and just keeps rebooting. Found out my disk drivers have been deleted by update. Wont even restore unless I do a complete restore!!Worse it happened in August also.Called microsoft they are trying to locate drivers after 5 hours with them! I am hearing that the updates is messing up computers!
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire AM1641
    CPU
    forgot
    Memory
    2g
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Monitor(s) Displays
    synapps 22"
    Hard Drives
    wd3200asj sata drive
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    T1
I didn't have any new updates except an update to windows update itself. Have you tried the sfc /scannow command?
 

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    Sony Vaio Z46GDU
    CPU
    [email protected] w/6MB L2 cache 1066MHz FSB
    Memory
    6GB DDR3 1066MHz SDRAM
    Graphics card(s)
    9300M GS 256MB + Intel Integrated 4500MHD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.1" WXGA True Colour Tough
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    320GB SATA 7200RPM
    Internet Speed
    1MB/s
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