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My PC won’t start - how can I fix this problem?

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Published on Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Insert your Windows Vista disc and restart your PC, booting from the disc when prompted. Select your language and click Next, then choose Repair your computer. Finally, select Startup Repair and Windows Vista will attempt to fix your problem for you. If this fails, you’ll need to reinstall Windows, but beware: this will wipe all your programs and settings, so proceed with care.

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When it all goes wrong - Windows Vista has a few more options for those who've found their computer to be less than co-operative
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If you have Dell, press F8 before the Boot Screen comes up and select Repair my Pc
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Is rnecessary to create new rescue discs after applying Vista SP1?
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