Windows Won't Boot Up... Please Help!

[xdyldogx]

Model: HP p6110t
Processor: Intel e6300
GPU: Raedon 4350 HD
Windows Vista SP2

This all started Saturday night. Skyrim wasn't running well so I went to see if there were any updates for my graphics card. There was an update so I downloaded and installed it through Catalyst Control Center (ATIs little program). It didn't help the Skyrim performance, so I went to play Minecraft. While playing, my monitor switched from Minecraft to just a bunch of fuzz like on a TV when nothing is showing. I turned off the pc and when I turned it back on and tried to boot into Vista I got a bluescreen that mainly said: STOP: c00021a {FATAL SYSTEM ERROR}. I went researching and found out I could boot using last known good configuration. I did that and all was well. It worked all through sunday and sunday night I turned it off. Monday morning I turned it on, booted normally, and all was well yet again. The problem started again today. I was playing Runescape and then my PC just shut off. The power didn't come out because it wasn't abrupt, the screen faded and then the pc shut off. When I turned it on, it started to chkdsk. This was because before the pc shut off, I used Tune Up Utilities to schedule a disk check the next time my pc turned on. So the disk check starts. An hour later I come back and see it's still there doing its thing. Needing to use my pc at that instant, I did a hard shutdown and when I turned it back on I got the same blue screen again. This time I also got the bluescreen when doing Last Known Good Configuration. I did startup repair and got a different blue screen that said that the pc failed to boot because of a bad driver or something along those lines. I can boot into safe mode on the pc, so that's good. Any ideas on what to do? I'm usually good with this stuff, but I have ran out of ideas. I think it may be the driver, but who knows. If you need more info, I can provide it.

Thanks,
xdyldogx

EDIT: I ran a test with WhoCrashed, here is the output: http://paste2.org/p/1810492

 

[richc46]

Try to boot using this method
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**.

If you can boot, post this
http://www.vistax64.com/crashes-debugging/282419-blue-screen-death-bsod-posting-instructions.html

 

[MCDebug]

Maybe you should make it so Windows starts in safe mode.

Press F8 until a menu appears with options. If you see the loading bar, press the power button and press it again then press F8. Do NOT use if you have stuff you're working on.

 

[townsbg]

Dude the last post on this thread was almost 2 years ago.