Windows 10 Fails To Boot

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MrMoneyMaker

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I have Windows 10 installed on my computer. I have both Pro 64 Bit and Home 64 Bit installed. The majority of my work is within the Home version.
Something has occurred that will not allow me to boot to the home version. I have gone into the troubleshooting and tried to reset this PC, it won't allow
me to reset the PC. I have tried to run sfc /scannow with no luck. I have tried to start in safemode. No luck. It has attempted automatic repair but to
no avail. I can switch to the other operating system and it will boot into Windows 10 Pro, but I need my other system up an running.

Please help.
 
Are the editions both on separate HDDs/SSDs? What was the output of SFC and safe mode? Any errors?
 
both additions are on the same hard drive. Can't remember if sfc had any errors. I don't even remember how I got both additions on this computer, but all I need is one, however
most of my apps and programs on are the home edition, which will not boot
 
I have created the recovery repair disk onto a flash drive. How do I now access that if the system won't boot. Is it going to repair the system that is
currently booting, which is windows 10 pro, or will it repair both systems at the same time.
 
I believe the system is not booting because when you attempted to create a dual boot, you've probably overwritten the boot files for the other operating system.
 
I noticed a message when I tried to boot into the system that said the registry was missing or corrupted. Now what. I can't seem to find out how to use the recovery disk to get into the system that I can't boot into. It doesn't give me an option to choose which system to use. Is there a way to recover the registry
 
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MrMoneyMaker said:
I noticed a message when I tried to boot into the system that said the registry was missing or corrupted.
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You were booting into W10 Home Edition at the time? If so (W10 Home), where/when did the registry message display?

Which version came pre-installed onto the system?

Where did you get the ISO for the other version from?

If you created the Recovery disc while running under Windows 10 Pro, I would think the repair disc is then for W10 Pro - Not W10 Home.
Regards. . .

jcgriff2
 
Did you change the boot order in the BIOS too so it boots from the DVD rather than trying to load the operating system from the hard-drive?
 
jcgriff2. The version didn't come pre installed on my system. This is a system that I built myself.
I tried to do a system repair but it said there was a problem repairing the system
Is there a way to create a repair disk for the windows home edition.

x Blue Robot. Yes I changed it to boot from the DVD rather that the hard drive.
 
Did you install the Home edition from a CD/DVD? You should be able to access the system repair options from that?
 
JC Griff. The registry message came up on the Boot menu screen.
X Blue Robot. I originally installed Windows 7 pro addition and then when windows upgrade became available, I upgraded to Windows 10.
Really wish I would have kept the Windows 7 installed and left this Windows 10 garbage alone.
 
In addition to x BlueRobot's question - how long ago did you build this system? No problems at all since the initial build until now?

Besides the hassle of reinstalling apps, is there any reason that you cannot reinstall Windows?

I would have to look in to how you now upgrade to W10 from W7.
 
I built the system approximately 2 years ago. Here are the specs.

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.16299 Build 16299
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DESKTOP-KDAIHVG
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model System Product Name
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU SKU
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3450 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 3101 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1801, 2/28/2013
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
BaseBoard Model Not Available
BaseBoard Name Base Board
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.16299.371"
User Name DESKTOP-KDAIHVG\Paul
Time Zone Central Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 13.6 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
Available Virtual Memory 15.9 GB
Page File Space 2.38 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Virtualization-based security Not enabled
Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable, PCR7 binding is not supported, Hardware Security Test Interface failed and device is not InstantGo, Un-allowed DMA capable bus/device(s) detected, TPM is not usable
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualization Enabled in Firmware No
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes


If you notice anything amiss in those specs I sure would appreciate your input.

I'm wondering if I wouldn't just be better reinstalling the operating system. If I chose that option. What would you recommend as the procedure to back up my files. Can I also backup the apps. Would you recommend going back to Windows 7, because I hear Microsoft is going to supply support for another 5 years, or go with windows 10

Never set up backup on this computer. What a dumb ass. LMAO. What is the procedure to do that. I have two one terabyte drives on the computer and also an external 1 terabyte drive. Do you set up a separate partition to backup to. Never did this before. Once the files are backed up, how do they get restored to the new operating system.

Installing the new operating system, what is the best procedure for doing that. Do you set up a small partition just for the operating system. All you professionals your input is greatly appreciated.

NOW. HERE IS THE PROBLEM. YOU TELL ME IF THIS IS CORRECT. The operating system that I can't boot into, Windows 10 Home, has the majority of my files as part of that system. How would I back those up if I can't access the operating system. As you can see in the specs, the operation system is Windows 10 pro
 
Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) - Recovery Environment Scan
Follow the instructions below to download and execute a scan on your system with FRST from the Recovery Environment, and provide the logs in your next reply.

Item(s) required:
  • USB Flash Drive (size depend on if you have to create a USB Recovery or Installation media)
  • CD/DVD (optional: only needed if you need to create a Recovery or Installation media and your USB Flash Drive is too small)
  • Another computer (optional: only needed if you cannot work from the infected computer directly)

Preparing the USB Flash Drive
  • Download the right version of FRST for your system:
    • FRST 32-bit
    • FRST 64-bit
      Note: Only the right version will run on your system, the other will throw an error message. So if you don't know what your system's version is, simply download both of them, and the one that works is the one you should be using.
  • Move the executable (FRST.exe or FRST64.exe) on your USB Flash Drive;

Boot in the Recovery Environment
  • Plug your USB Flash Drive in the infected computer;
  • To enter the Recovery Environment with Windows Vista and Windows 7, follow the instructions below:
    • Restart the computer;
    • Once you've seen your BIOS splashscreen (the computer manufacturer logo), tap the F8 key repeatedly until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears;
    • Use the arrow keys to select Repair your computer, and press on Enter;
    • Select your keyboard layout (US, French, etc.) and click on Next;
    • Click on Command Prompt to open the command prompt;
      Note: If you can't access the Recovery Environment using the F8 method above, you'll need to create a Windows installation or repair media. It can be made on the computer itself or another one running the same version of Windows as the one you plan to use it on. For more information, check out this tutorial.
  • To enter the Recovery Environment with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, follow the instructions in this tutorial;
    Note: If you can't access the Recovery Environment using the method above, you'll need to create a Windows installation or repair media. It can be made on the computer itself or another one running the same version of Windows as the one you plan to use it on. For more information, check out this tutorial.
  • To enter the Recovery Environment with Windows 10, follow the instructions in this tutorial;
    Note: If you can't access the Recovery Environment using the method above, you'll need to create a Windows installation or repair media. It can be made on the computer itself or another one running the same version of Windows as the one you plan to use it on.

Once in the command prompt
  • In the command prompt, type notepad and press on Enter;
  • Notepad will open. Click on the File menu and select Open;
  • Click on Computer/This PC, find the letter for your USB Flash Drive, then close the window and Notepad;
  • In the command prompt, type e:\frst.exe (for the x64 version, type e:\frst64.exe and press on Enter;
  • Note: Replace the letter e with the drive letter of your USB Flash Drive;
  • FRST will open;
  • Click on Yes to accept the disclaimer;
  • Click on the Scan button and wait for the scan to complete;
  • A log called FRST.txt will be saved on your USB Flash Drive. Attach it in your next reply;
 
I tried to run both versions of FRST on my computer and it says the app cannot run on my computer. Check the manufacture for a compatible version.
 
Here is the screen I get when I try to load the Windows Home Version.
 

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