Windows won't start - not even in safe mode :(


  1. bluedream919
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    Windows won't start - not even in safe mode :(


    I was trying to delete this program that wouldn't uninstall, so I went to regedit, chose WOW6342node (I think those were the numbers), and clicked delete. I got a message about how I didn't have permission or something of that nature, so I assumed I didn't really delete anything. I realized that this wasn't the right folder after all... It looked liked it had some important stuff in it! After that Google wouldn't open, and my programs stopped responding, so I tried to restart. Now it won't log on at all! My username doesn't show up, just a bunch of triangle, squares, and circles. Then the symbols go away, and there's a blank blue screen. The screen flashes about every 30 seconds but doesn't start. I tried safe mode with command prompt, and it won't let me type anything in. It goes back to the same blue screen. I'm on a different computer now. I don't know how to fix it without getting into Windows. Did I really mess up? Is there some kind of code I can type in while the system is booting?
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  3. writhziden
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    Try the steps in Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Boot and post back as you proceed what the results are. Also, let us know if you need any help during that tutorial.
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  4. Arc
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    Welcome aboard, bluedream919 :) Follow the tutorial that writhziden suggested, but as you cannot run your computer in safe mode, too; and it happened due to some modifications in registry, IMO you first try for a System Restore to an earlier point of time.

    At the same time, the 7th step of the tutorial that writhziden suggested is SFC /SCANNOW : Run in Command Prompt at Boot . You should try it, too, to get the system elements back to default.
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  6. bluedream919
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    Thanks for the advice, I am going to try the tutorial and see if that helps. I tried a couple other things last night but no dice. I have a VAIO so I read about pressing F10 while the computer is booting. It brought me to VAIO repair center, and I ran every diagnostic test, but no errors were found. Then I tried F8 repair computer, and did all those tests- nothing showed up either. I tried to restore system to an earlier point, and it said it was unable to do it - Error Code 0x800703f1. At thiis point, I'm mainly concerned about saving my pictures. I know I should have saved them before hand, but I didn't If I follow the instructions in the tutorial is it going to wipe everything out? It sounded a little confusing to me, but I'm going to try it anyway.
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  7. writhziden
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    Step 9. in the tutorial I linked to provides methods for backing up your data. Hope that helps. :)
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  8. bluedream919
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    I couldn't perform step one in the tutorial. I tried the 1st part of step two - downloading Windows Defender Offline to a flash drive. It wouldn't work. I got error code 0x8050800c when trying to scan. I have a question about the bootable rescue cd... Can I put the program on a USB instead? I don't have any CDs available.... If I can't use the USB, I will continue this tomorrow. Thanks for the responses.
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  10. writhziden
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    You can put it on USB: Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3 | USB Pen Drive Linux

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