Windows start up

[Bazile]

Windows on my PC wont start up
The following page comes up -

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We apologise for the inconvenience , but Windows did not start successfully.
A recent hardware or software change might have caused this .

If your computer stopped responding , restarted unexpectedly , or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders , choose last known good configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked .

If a previous start up attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the power or reset button was pressed , if you aren't sure caused the problem , choose start up windows normally .



Safe Mode
Safe mode with networking
Safe mode with comment prompt

Last known good configuration ( your most recent settings that worked )

Start windows normally

Use up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice

Seconds until windows start .
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No matter what option I choose - it still comes back with the same page

Can anyone help please .

[angel21]

I'd probably choose Safe Mode.

[angel21]

Turn it off and start again if that doesn't work.

[ACtheTROLL]

windows sounds to have died

you could try repairing windows (option on the install disc)
If it's because of malware could just go round in a circle

if you have recovery discs ... it's a new install

I'd do a new install ... start with a clean install

if you have files you'd like to recover to a stick or usb disk ... your best bet is to use one of the live linux distros such as knoppix or ubuntu

[VHG]

Note this question has been posted in THREE places.

"How it works", "Technology" ANd "Computers"