Comments on: Computer won’t Start-How to Fix Startup Problems

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:38:20 +0000

hi. I had installed kaspersky to scan my laptop. after which it never started. I believe it deleted some of the start up files. first time after that i started my laptop, it gave me startup repair option and i followed the steps, but it was late so i slept and thought it would run perfectly, after that i dont know wht happened, even if I try to run the startup repair, its useless. it hungs up at a point and cannot proceed further. Please help me out, m not able to boot.

By: bLAIR

bLAIR — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:35:33 +0000

My laptop starts up then logs off and restarts
Keeps doing this
I have Vista Home Premium
Not sure if I have a virus
any tips to troubleshoot ?

By: troble

troble — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:31:45 +0000

anyone can help me? i can’t go in the window. the loading time is too long and never go through. i don’t what happen can any1 help me?

By: Tony Northrup

Tony Northrup — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:52:24 +0000

It’s definitely either corrupted system files or a hardware issue, and if Startup Recovery isn’t finding a problem, it’s probably a hardware issue. I would open your computer and reseat everything but the processor–memory chips, system cards, hard disk cables. Sometimes, it’s just a loose wire. If you still can’t boot, I’d unplug every accessory that’s not completely necessary–remove everything but the hard disk, memory, processor, and video card. If you still can’t boot, you know it’s one of those components, and the easiest way to identify them is to start swapping parts with a working computer. Good luck!

By: ashb

ashb — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:04:33 +0000

I’ve just restarted my laptop in order to install windows updates and now it won’t load, startup recovery is installed onto the hard drive. It goes onto the Vista first loading screen with the bar with the green lights, then once that finishes the screen stays black until it flashes blue briefly and turns it’s self off. Startup recovery is unable to fix the problem and system recovery doesn’t help. The report generated by startup says a patch is responsible. No hardware issues.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:38:43 +0000

Wow – this fix is brilliant – this has sorted out my problem perfectly and the computer seems quicker than it was. Thank you so much.

By: mohit

mohit — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:20:21 +0000

Hi i put the vista DVD and started it. When the Installation page appeared(the one with the image displayed on your site)i was looking for the repair your computer button. but it isnt there. Instead it shows transfer youre files from one computer to another. Moreover just above the Main install now button on the same page it shows another button which says,check compatibility online.

What is the problem. Kindly advise

By: Tony Northrup

Tony Northrup — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:10:33 +0000

Hi, Hayley.

So, to be clear, you’re unable to start from the CD to run Startup Repair, correct? Since Windows isn’t automatically going into Startup Repair, I presume you’re running Vista or older, which means our only option is to get you to successfully boot from the CD.

It sounds like you’ve configured your BIOS to start from the CD correctly. Because you get the “Press any key to start from the CD” prompt, you know the computer is indeed starting from the CD and that it’s bootable. Does Windows indeed start from the CD when you press a key? If not, maybe you need a new keyboard.

If Windows is starting from the CD but doesn’t give you the startup options (do you get prompted for your language?) then you might have a faulty Windows CD. Try to borrow one from a friend and see if you have the same problem.

If Windows Setup won’t start from a different CD, the problem might be hardware-related. As I mention in the article, try removing any unnecessary USB devices. Unplug your computer, open it up, and re-seat (remove and re-insert) any cards and memory.

If neither Windows Setup nor Windows will start, you’ll need to do some additional hardware troubleshooting. Check this article for more help: http://www.vistaclues.com/computer-beeps-and-wont-start/

Good luck!

By: Hayley

Hayley — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:52:51 +0000

when I go to start my comp, it comes up with the loading bar but sits there for a very long time, Then it goes black. I didnt manually install any updates or anything. When i try to boot from CD it says that windows is loading the files, then once it is done it only comes up with my Boot Option. Ive tried Last known config, didnt work. I have the first 2 boot orders as CD and the 3rd is blank. I “press any key to boot from CD” but wont work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: Keti

Keti — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:47:47 +0000

Where can i get Vista DVD? my laptop did not come with one

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:49:59 +0000

Yep… Put the PC in the bucket and get a MAC… I don’t know why people put with “servicing a PC” everytime that the need to “work with a PC” arise. They end up working “on the PC”…
Bye bye Vista la tourista…
Now that Windows7 is out, I wonder….. Nah…. I’ll go buy another MAC anyway!. har har

By: marrey

marrey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:44:23 +0000

when I start my laptop it boots up ok then it goes back to to the beginning What is wrng it doesnt allow me to have access to the net

By: adam

adam — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:31:24 +0000

it wont repair :(

By: Miro

Miro — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:16:22 +0000

What really makes my blood boil, is advice like this: “…Restart the computer from the Windows Vista DVD…”
When those people finally realize, that 90% of computers are NOT SUPPLIED WITH THE DISK. They have some kind of program to burn recovery disks, that will install Windows back to factory default, but this option such as “Repair” or booting to and selecting “Repair your computer” or “repair the Boot Record” or “BOOTMGR “ DOESN’T EXISTS !!!

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:51:51 +0000

Thank you!! I was really freaking out about my computer. I just followed the instructions and now my computer is doing much better. :)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:18:50 +0000

Amen. Microsoft has been a Monopoly for so long that they dont care about what people think. Now that Mac is starting to rise, maybe they will start putting out a decent product. I doubt it though. Better to save the extra money for a Mac then to deal with all the head aches associated with Microsoft garbage.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:48:38 +0000

That works with some older computers (as I discussed in the article), but many newer computers take the security a bit more seriously.

By: Computer-God

Computer-God — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:20:51 +0000

Your problem is an easy fix. There is a jumper on your motherboard that will reset your CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semi-conductor) to it’s original factory settings, thereby, clearing your boot password. Just unplug your computer, then wait about 15-20 minutes to allow the power to drain from the parts. Then switch the jumper on the motherboard (should say on the board “CMOS RESET” or something to that effect)(usually there is between 2 to 3 pins), start the computer, let it run about 30 secs to 1 minute, then shut it off. Let the power drain back out and finally, switch the jumper back, then your good to go.

By: Computer-God

Computer-God — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:11:04 +0000

Obviously, you don’t know your ass from a hole in the ground. Computer viruses have been around way before windows and their is no OS that isn’t susceptible to a computer virus. Yes, it is true that Windows has made it easier. Then again if it weren’t for GUI Operating Systems, you probably wouldn’t even know how to use a computer.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:29:32 +0000

I posted some suggestions here: http://www.vistaclues.com/reseting-a-gateway-computer-password/

Worst case, you can replace the motherboard and CPU (or just move the hard disk into a new computer). New computers are fairly cheap nowadays, and sometimes it’s easier to replace them than to fix them.