Installing driver when windows won't boot


  1. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 64-bit
       #1

    Installing driver when windows won't boot


    I apologize for the typo on the thread title

    I installed a new beta graphics driver (zonescreen), this caused a BSOD. Now my computer wiill not boot, it gets past POST, and I can get into BIOS and a Ubuntu Live session, but if I try to boot into windows, I get a blinking white underscore in the top left corner for a few seconds, then a black screen until it restarts about 5 minutes later. What I want to know is if there is a way to either reinstall, update, or rollback the driver, without being able to boot.
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  2. Posts : 2,014
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #2

    Hi geekman2,

    Have you tried booting into Advanced Boot Options (F8) and choosing
    Last Known Good Configuration?


    Last Known Good Configuration:
    Starts Windows 7 with the most recent registry and driver configurations that worked successfully. Every time you turn your computer off and Windows 7 shuts down successfully, important system settings are saved in the registry. You can use those settings to start your computer if a problem occurs. For example, if a new driver for your video card is causing problems, or an incorrect registry setting is preventing Windows 7 from starting correctly, you can restart your computer using Last Known Good Configuration.

    Please follow this tutorial:
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/666-advanced-boot-options.html

    Then once booted you can remove the driver.

    cheers

    Dave
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I can't get to the f8 options, I've tried many times, I can get into and control BIOS, so I know my keyboard works, I am obtaining a install disc to try "repair"
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,014
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #4

    Hi,

    My next suggestion was going to be a Repair Install :)

    You may also find this tutorial helpful Troubleshooting Windows Failure to Boot

    Let us know the outcome

    cheers

    Dave
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #5

    You could try a System Restore before you try to do a repair install

    Take a look at the tutorial below

    System Restore

    Go to this section inside the tutorial




    OPTION TWO

    To Do a System Restore at Boot using System Recovery Options

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