Vista won't boot

[stab68]

I have a HP G60 that won't boot up Vista OS.

When I boot up, it goes straight to a blue screen with no messages and gets stuck on this screen.

Does not start in safe mode either.

Used disc for system restore. I get...

Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically



StartupRepairV2
ExternalMedia
6.0.6000.16386.0.0.0.0
0
65536
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
1033

I also retored bios to defaults.

Does anyone have any suggestions how I can fix this problem.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[richc46]

Welcome
This may help
But first save your stuff, just in case. If this does not work, we may have to lose your stuff to get the OS.
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek


If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options
Create Recovery DVD

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**.

 

[stab68]

Thank you for your response.

But as I stated in my post, I have already done these things. For the start up repair, the system identifies a problem but says it cannot do the repair.

I also stated that I have tried safe mode and it also does work boot in safe mode. It get to a black screen with the SAFE MODE on all 4 corners, and that as far as it gets in safe mode.

Does the message I get not tell why or what the problem is. Is there no way to fix this without re-installing the entire OS and losing all programs and files. I do not have the discs to replace all the programs that are on the computer.

Comments, suggestions, solutions?

 

[richc46]

Boot the computer, do you hear any beeps?
Do you hear the sounds of Windows trying to load?

 

[stab68]

without disc, nothing. with disc, you get "Windows is loading files"

After about 5 minutes you get the choose language screen.

When I do start up repair, I get the message stated earlier

 

[richc46]

What is the make and model of your computer? This procedure will cause a loss of your stuff.

 

[stab68]

thanks for your time

Its an HP G60

I burnt the Ubuntu disc like you suggested, so can use that to save files.

 

[richc46]

Save your stuff and then try this
1. go to 'start' and find- recovery manager
2. press 'advanced'
3. Find some options after that. select 'restore computer to factory settings'

You wil lose everything and you go back to the way it was when you took it home. No updates, SPs, documents etc.

 

[richc46]

More detail
HP Recovery From Partition

 

[stab68]

I cannot get to the start menu. System won't boot.
Also, just tried the ubuntu, it also failed to load. Goes to dos type prompt with
(initramfs) can not mount / dev /loop0

So if i just reload vista right now, I would lose everything, right? I am getting to the point where this option is looking better and better.

 

[richc46]

If you cant even get Ubuntu, sounds like hardware problem. Could be many things, the most usual is the hard drive, but can also be memory etc.