Windows 7 stuck in endless boot cycle, startup repair freezes


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Windows 7 stuck in endless boot cycle, startup repair freezes


    So, I'm not exactly sure what I did. I was clearing up some space on my computer after using the Norton Removal Tool to get rid of this Norton trial popup that came up everytime I booted my computer. Now, after it told me to restart, it seems to be stuck in an endless boot cycle that resets itself after showing the Windows logo. I've since tried running startup repair, which freezes as it shows the progress bar for 'Windows is loading files'. Safe mode will not work, either. It just sends it back into the boot cycle. Not sure what to do at this point. My computer came pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit, so I don't have any startup discs. Help?
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  2. Posts : 5,705
    Win7 x64 + x86
       #2

    Run Startup Repair 3 times. If that doesn't work, then go into a Command Prompt and use these 3 commands (pressing Enter after each one):

    bootrec /fixboot

    bootrec /fixmbr

    bootrec /rebuildbcd

    If none of this works, try the bootable CD's listed here (hard drive, memory test, and antimalware): Hardware Diags
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thats the thing. I can't even get into the command prompt. everytime i try to do anything but startup repair, it goes into the reboot cycle. :S
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  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    Check out this tutorial.

    Startup Repair Infinite Loop Recovery
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