Windows won't boot no matter what I try.


  1. Posts : 2
    Win 7 Ult 32bit
       #1

    Windows won't boot no matter what I try.


    Hey everyone,
    I have been searching the past few days for a solution to this problem and everything I've tried has come up empty so I'm reaching out for some specific help. Here's my story:

    I did a clean computer build a few months ago and installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit at the time. It has been running just fine until very recently, even though I have not installed anything new in quite some time.

    When I boot up normally-it hangs on the "Starting windows" screen with the logo indefinitely, and the HDD indicator light stays lit up, not flashing.

    When I boot up in safe mode-it stops at classPNP.sys (a common stopping point, I guess?) and never goes any further.

    When I try to boot from CD to repair-it just kicks me to "Starting windows" screen again.

    When I try to repair from advanced boot options-it takes me to a black screen with the cursor.

    I have had exactly 2 instances of it crashing and shutting down, and some hanging on shut down, but this is new. I figure I need to do some serious registry fixing, I just need to get there. If someone could offer some guidance I would be so grateful, as I work on that PC.

    If you need any more information I will be happy to provide what I can.

    Edit: In what appears to be a stroke of luck, it booted up. I downloaded and ran Free Windows Registry Repair, and haven't done anything else. But I am booted up and won't shut down for now.
    Last edited by Aicoh; 23 Mar 2012 at 19:10.
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  2. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #2

    Nevermind, desktop... Clean build. Have you tried clearing the CMOS? How To Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS)
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  3. Posts : 2
    Win 7 Ult 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Well I cleared the CMOS and after a few days it appears to be working still! A little bit of luck and the right guidance goes a long way, thank you!
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  4. Posts : 11,269
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
       #4

    You're welcome. :)

    Let us know how it is responding after a few days. Best wishes!
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