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i have a windows vista and it isnt starting properly.
i have tried:
startup repair- not working
restore to a point of time: not able to
back up: not working

please if anyone has a solution that u know would work

TELL ME

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Short, practical next steps that avoid a full reformat (try these before the reinstall that suggested). First priority: get your personal files off the machine. was right to mention bootable rescue media — the easiest way is a Live USB so you can copy Documents/Pictures to an external drive without touching the broken Windows install. Use the "Try" option on a current Ubuntu live USB to browse and copy files. (ubuntu.com)

If you want to attempt repairs that often save a reinstall, boot the Vista DVD (or Windows RE from a repair USB), choose “Repair your computer” and open Command Prompt. Run a disk check first, then rebuild the boot structures and run an offline SFC. Typical sequence:

chkdsk C: /r
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd
sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows

Run each command one at a time and reboot to test. Expect chkdsk /r to take hours on large or damaged drives and note it may mark sectors or recover data (plan backups first). Use the exact drive letters WinRE shows for /offbootdir and /offwindir. (learn.microsoft.com)

If those steps fail, check hardware: bad RAM or a failing drive commonly block boot. Boot a MemTest86 USB and run several passes (test one DIMM at a time to isolate a bad stick). If MemTest86 reports errors, replace the module. Check drive health / SMART with a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the drive maker’s diagnostic (SeaTools, WD Data Lifeguard). If SMART or extended surface tests fail, clone the disk (or copy files) and replace it before reinstalling. (memtest86.net)

If none of this fixes the problem, a clean install will work — but only after you’ve secured your data or imaged the disk.

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If startup repair or restore or backup will not work then you have to format your drive & setup vista again. If it works please mark this thread as solved.

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If startup repair or restore or backup will not work then you have to format your drive & setup vista again. If it works please mark this thread as solved.

Another way to try before Reformatting your drive. Try to use Hiren's Boots CD which has the ability to boot your Desktop/Laptop with a mini XP OS to ensure that your files may be back up. Working at all Operating Systems. See link for more details of the tools that can be use... "http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd"

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