Unable to boot into Vista

Laura_Browne

Hi

I can't get the computer to boot into either normal or safe mode.
My OH was using Photoshop and shut down normally and now the computer won't boot.
It's coming up with a BSOD with:-
STOP: 0x0000008E (0xC0000005 0x812C976F 0X8C403924 0X00000000)

There was a pop-up which requested registration but he clicked ignore.

The computer was bought as a refurb so the recovery discs aren't available.

All help greatly appreciated.

Laz123

Here's a free Vista recovery download http://www.mediafire.com/?nqwfzmzzjnk

or you can buy one from here http://!!!!!!!.com/4rojo37

Laura_Browne

Thank you, will try that (am at work now so will have to wait until I get home)

stilltheone

Download and save the Vista Recovery Disc Image to a working computer.
Next, download and install ImgBurn(No need to install the ASK Toolbar. Remove the relevant tick). Burn the Image to Disc. Use this guide(skip step 2b)
Once created, you can use the disc to enter System Repair from the Vista Windows Recovery Environment.

Laz123

The second link doesn't work. It should be http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDOWS-RESTORE-BOOT-DISC-XP-VISTA-7-REPAIR-RECOVERY-CD-/250778420941?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hash=item3a638f06cd

-TangleFoot-

Laz123 wrote: »

The second link doesn't work.

URL shorteners can be used for malicious purposes, hence the filter. They're not really necessary outside places like Twitter anyway - just highlight some text in your reply and press the Insert Link* button instead.

On the subject of Vista recovery images, this one looks a little more trustworthy. You do however need some 'other' software to download it.

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stilltheone

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

URL shorteners can be used for malicious purposes, hence the filter. They're not really necessary outside places like Twitter anyway - just highlight some text in your reply and press the Insert Link* button instead.

On the subject of Vista recovery images, this one looks a little more trustworthy. You do however need some 'other' software to download it.

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It's already covered in post #4.

-TangleFoot-

stilltheone wrote: »

It's already covered in post #4.

I don't trust links without provenance; there's no way of telling what's on the other end.

stilltheone

-TangleFoot- wrote: »

I don't trust links without provenance; there's no way of telling what's on the other end.

Don't be silly.

Laura_Browne

What file inside the vista recovery disc do i want to burn to a dvd? I cannot find one with the .iso on the end??

Please help. only have access to a computer for half hour right now

Laura_Browne

Oh its ok, was being a dunce, i have to write the entire zipped file right? Sorry.

(though if thats wrong, as im doing it now, i hope it wont harm the computer)

thanks