Windows 7 not starting


  1. Posts : 1
    windows 7
       #1

    Windows 7 not starting


    When switching PC on the following happens

    1. Windows error recovery screen displays

    2. Select launch start up repair

    3. Windows is loading file displayed

    4. Start up repair box displayed checking for system problems

    5. Box stating start up repair cannot repair this computer displayed.

    6. System recovery options displayed. However, password not known

    Can anyone help with this or does anyone know if password is factory set?

    Many thanks in anticipatation
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 2,566
    Win 7 Pro x64 SP1 OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7
       #2

    Try this method (does not require a password to enter System recovery option): System Repair Disc - Create

    Run Command Prompt and type...

    chkdsk /f (3 times at least)
    bootrec /fixboot
    bootrec /fixmbr
    bootrec /rebuildbcd
      My Computer


 

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