System recovery error

[Maria93]

I have a toshiba laptop and os is windows vista home premium(i dont remember whether it is 32 bit or 64... And i cant find it out now coz my laptop is not starting....)
Its not the first time that i shut my laptop down manually, coz i was in a hurry, i know its wrong, but it had never happened before so i didnt expect this!!! Now its asking me to enter the installation cd-which i never had, and im in a part of the world where i will not find an authentic one ever- it gives me the options to start in safe mode, with command promt, with last attempt settings and start normally and theres one more option...

Ive read other threads and my problem is slightly different, coz no matter which option i choose, i get the blue screen.....
Please help me....

 

[richc46]

Maria,
Dont worry worse case scenario, we will get you up again and save your stuff, too. Lets start with easy ways first. With another computer
If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options
Create Recovery DVD.
Hard Disc Controller must be set to IDE in BIOS and Bios must be set to boot from the CD Boot Priority - Change

The Vista recovery disk is used to boot Vista when it won't boot - to run Startup Repair, System Restore, access a Command Line, Recover using a Vista Backup Image, etc.
System Recovery Options. Choose an option tht will not cause you to lose your stuff.

If Vista will not start now, boot the Recovery CD to run Startup Repair which automates System Restore as well as numerous other tests including System File Checker which can repair system files which are not corrupted beyond repair.

If Vista still will not start, try booting into Safe Mode to run sfc /scannow to repair System files.
Special Thanks Given to Seven Forums.




Below is a bulletin distributed by MS to explain the start up procedure when Windows will not boot.

• Startup Repair. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.
• Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
• Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows**.

 

[townsbg]

What does the blue screen say?

 

[Maria93]

Thnks alot richc46.... I'll let you know if it works.... I hope it does!!
@townsbg it does not say ANYTHING.... and before this malfunction to shut the laptop down manually i had to keep the power button pressed for 5seconds or so..... But now when the blue screen appears and i press the power button the computer shuts down immediately....

 

[richc46]

It should work if not a hardware problem.
If it does not work, tell me if you have stuff to save and make and model of computer.