how to do repair install with start up repair infinite loop?

happy69

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hey guys
i kinda screwed up my gfs toshiba laptop
anyways it's in the start up repair infinite loop but i think i found the perfect fix i need where i can keep her files on the computer too
i'm trying to do this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
i tried doing this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/139576-startup-repair-infinite-loop-recovery.html
but didnt work
anyways when i boot from windows 7 cd and try to upgrade from there. it says there is a compatibility report. it tells me to remove the cd then restart the upgrade so windows loads normally <- but mine will just start in the start up repair infinite loop

any suggestions guys? just looking to keep files that are on the laptop and get rid of the infinite loop
sorry if this is the wrong place to post this
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
   Information
Boot up using the Startup Repair CD or Windows 7 DVD. (not the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk) If you have a Netbook, you will need a CD/DVD drive.
NOTE: Make sure no USB drives are plugged in.
Do not use a USB Pendrive for Startup Repair.
startup repair disc-create

Do a Strartup Repair:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html?ltr=S
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105541-startup-repair-run-3-separate-times.html
 

My Computer

OS
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
I've tried doing start up repair about 7 times already and it says it didn't detect a problem
checked my partitions and only have one active
then when i restart and come back i'm still stuck in this infinite loop
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Will it boot into Safe Mode or windows?
You may need to use http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/ on a bootable CD or USB drive and copy the files to an external device and do a factory recovery or new install.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
When i turn the laptop on, i have an option for boot options f2 and setup f12
i couldn't find safe mode in setup and i also tried hitting f8 but it didnt work
after that screen it says windows is loading and goes straight to the loop
What does hirensbootcd do? i'll try it
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Hirens has a boat load of recovery tools. I thought you could use one to see the hard drive and save files. It also has a mini XP OS on it too.
You have to hit F8 at just the right time. It is best to start tapping it when the computer starts coming back, i.e. the OEM logo or whatever shows up first.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Alternatively, you can download Partition Wizard Bootable CD , burn in a blank CD, insert the newly written CD in the DVD drive, and power off your computer.

Now Power on .... press and hold F2 (as you are saying that your boot options key is F2; you haven't provided your motherboard info or brand in your system specs :confused:) to go to the boot options, select the DVD drive using the scroll arrow keys, hit enter to boot from the CD .

Let the CD to boot ... when prompted, select 1 for resolutions ... and you will be in the Partition Wizard's GUI . Select the 100 MB System Reserved partition in the partition's list .... go to DISK > Rebuild MBR .
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(the snip is taken from a virtual machine)

You may need to do it for a few times, but it will rebuild the boot files, for sure.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Assembled
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3H
Memory
Corsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Sound Card
Onboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron E2040T
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB
Seagate 500 GB
PSU
Corsair VS550
Case
Cooler Master K380
Cooling
Cooler Master Seidon 120V Plus
Keyboard
Logitech MK260r
Mouse
Logitech MK260r
Internet Speed
PMPL Broadband
Antivirus
Windows Defender + MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Dell Studio 15" Laptop
I selected the partition named *:System but when i go to disk then try to click Rebuild MBR it's shaded grey and won't let me
I selected disk 1 then rebuild mbr from there about 4 times already
it says it applied all pending changes successfully after each time
but how would i rebuild mgr on my system if it is greyed out?

here are my specs
IMG00229-20111224-1731.jpg

sorry guys im not the best with computers i really appreciate the fast responses
 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Can you post a camera snap of PW drive map with listings? System partiiton should be marked Active before click on it's HD to Rebuild MBR from Disk tab.

This may preclude the need to run Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times from Win7 DVD or System Repair Disk to repair or rewrite the System boot files to System partition.

If this regimen fails, move the Active flag to Win7 partition itself, but we need to see it to see that there are no complications, e.g. Logical partition that cannot be converted to Primary to accept Active flag due to 3 Primaries already existing.
 
Here's some camera pics
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i've done this about 6 or 7 times already
when i restart afterwards it still goes back into the loop

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105541-startup-repair-run-3-separate-times.html
i have already did that

and not sure how i would make http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/51100-repair-cd-system-repair-disk.html
i finally got into safe mode but when it went right back into the loop again
not sure how i can make a repair disk if the computer can't get to the start menu?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Since your System partition lacks the System flag it needs to have the System boot files rewritten to it.

You'll need the System Repair disk or Win7 installation DVD. You can search for Win7 official ISO download online to burn with ImgBurn at 4x speed the WIn7 DVD which is good to have on hand for Repairs, clean Reinstalling Windows 7 or even rescuiing your files: Copy & Paste - in Windows Recovery Console.

If 3 Startup Repairs fail to start Win7 then boot back into PW CD to change the Active flag to Win7 partition itself, try Rebuild MBR and if necessary three Repairs again.

If these fail I'd copy out my files and run Factory Recovery from its partition or disks you made or order from Tech Support, or clean reinstall with the Win7 DVD.
 
Startup Repair Loop

these days, when i start my system,it keeps on bringing in startup repair and it"s not repairing and it keeps on coming up the error detail that says 'MISSING OS LOADER'. I don"t know what to do,pls help me,
 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate *64
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