JMH
Emeritus, Contributor
- Apr 2, 2012
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After reading this you will understand various system recovery options within Windows 7. Some of them might also apply to other versions of Windows as well.
The System recovery options within Windows 7 include:
- Last Known Good Configuration
- Using Safe mode to start Windows
- Checking if Display Resolution is the problem
- Knowing the error before troubleshooting
- Using Start-up Repair
- Using System Restore
- Using Backup/Restore
- Checking Memory errors
- Finally Re-installing Windows
Last Known Good Configuration
To use this feature, press the F8 key while the system is booting up, Go to the Advanced Boot Options & from the menu select “ Last Known Good Configuration” and press Enter. If your computer system boot fine, you are successfully fixed it.
http://troubleshootwindows.com/windows-xp/what-to-do-when-you-cant-start-windows-at-all/