Startup problem

[hristodorof]

My windows didn't logon after the following:
checkdisk for inconsistency, followed by the message: "the security settings changed to default for file ___(counting)" <cannot remember exactly the words>. all this in blank screen, win vista logo.
battery emptied so the operation could not be copleted.
After restart, the computer entered the win vista logo, green brick running, then blank screen with mouse pointer, HDD working for 20-30 seconds, then NOTHING.
I have tried, restore (from the installation disk) and Last good known configuration.
I tried safe Mode, but still nothing.

Do you know anything about this?
SILVIU

 

[LeeTutor]

Have you tried inserting your Vista installation DVD and running Startup Repair, as detailed on this page:
How to automatically repair Windows Vista using Startup Repair
How to automatically repair Windows Vista using Startup Repair
What is Startup Repair? This Microsoft page has a great deal more information about that:
Windows Vista Help: Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
Windows Help and How-To: Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
Startup Repair is designed to detect operating system startup problems and troubleshoot any found and correct them with little user interaction. It can repair problems such as:
- missing or corrupt drivers
- missing or corrupt system files
- missing or corrupt boot configuration settings
- corrupt registry settings
- corrupt disk metadata (master boot record, partition table, or boot sector.)
When the Startup Repair Tool has taken control, it analyzes startup log files for clues about the source of the problem and launches diagnostic tests to determine the cause. If it determines the cause of the failure, it attempts to fix the problem automatically. After successfully repairing the problem, it will reboot the system, and notify the user of the repairs, filing a detailed report in the Windows Vista event log.
If the Startup Repair Tool can identify the cause of the problem, but can't repair the problem by itself, it will provide access to a set of tools that you can use to manually troubleshoot the problem further. One of these is the Bootrec tool described below.
If the Startup Repair Tool cannot identify or repair the problem, it will roll back the system to the last configuration that was known to work (Last Known Good Configuration.) Again it will add detailed information about the problem to the Windows Vista event log.

 

[hristodorof]

Already did that, but Startup repair tool didn't find any problem.
if permited to say that, Windows is starting, but incomplete, because, if pressed the power button, the system enters Hybernate mode, as previously set up.
That's why I cannot conceive, at this moment, to reinstall.
It must be something I cannot see...

Thank you very much, LeeTutor.

i shall keep you informed if anything changes.
SILVIU

 

[hristodorof]

in addition,
I have tested the hardware completely, for 3 hours: everything is perfect.

SILVIU

 

[LeeTutor]

Have you tried running CHKDSK from the Recovery Environment?

How to use the Command Prompt in the Vista Windows Recovery Environment

 

[hristodorof]

),
obviously, NOT.
i shall try that, but later today.
i shall keep you informed.
Running checkdisk may continue the scan started before the problem and, maybe , solve it.

THNX A LOT.
silviu

 

[hristodorof]

I did a Checkdisk in recovery Environment.
Found and solved some problems, but my Vista is not starting.
I am prepared for a clean Installation this week-end.
From what I understand, the boot is OK, but after the Vista screen with runing bricks, everything stops.
I have no more ideas.

SILVIU

 

[ZeratuelX]

As long as you don't have any important files on the computer, go wipe the drive and reinstall. When you buy Vista, they say it will be so easy you'll never need instruction or help... lol. YEAH RIGHT.

Anyways, you should never have to put that much time into it.

ZeratuelX