Windows 7 host cannot startup after Guest Additions install

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  1. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 ultimate x86
       #1

    Windows 7 host cannot startup after Guest Additions install


    hi every one.
    after i installed "virtual box guest additions" on my OS(win 7 ultimate),it can't start(up).
    The OS has not a restore point.
    what should I do?
    Cheers
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  2. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Hi Saeidmscs

    You have no Restore Points at all? Not even the ones that Window's makes by itself? are you sure?

    Try booting into Safe Mode to check:
    1) Start your PC and spam F5 until a screen asking you to select your OS appears,
    2) Press F8
    3) Select "Safe Mode"
    4) In the Start Menu type System Restore
    5) Click "Restore your Computer to an earlier point in time

    Windows makes Restore Points for itself automatically every few days or when it installs updates, so unless you have Restore turned off, then its unlikely you have NO restore points. Post back with your findings :)
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  3. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #3

    severedsolo said:
    Hi Saeidmscs

    You have no Restore Points at all? Not even the ones that Window's makes by itself? are you sure?

    Try booting into Safe Mode to check:
    1) Start your PC and spam F5 until a screen asking you to select your OS appears,
    2) Press F8
    3) Select "Safe Mode"
    4) In the Start Menu type System Restore
    5) Click "Restore your Computer to an earlier point in time

    Windows makes Restore Points for itself automatically every few days or when it installs updates, so unless you have Restore turned off, then its unlikely you have NO restore points. Post back with your findings :)
    yes,I have turned it off(but will never do this mistake!)
    Even in Safe mode,the OS doesn't start up!
    just a black screen.nothing more.
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  4. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #4

    Oh Dear, you may have to reinstall Windows. Don't do that just yet though, I will ask some of our Guru's who are more experienced with this sort of thing to take a look at your post. (not really my speciality)
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  5. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #5

    severedsolo said:
    Oh Dear, you may have to reinstall Windows. Don't do that just yet though, I will ask some of our Guru's who are more experienced with this sort of thing to take a look at your post. (not really my speciality)
    Thanks my friend.
    I wait for it
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  6. Posts : 654
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    the first time i installed the guest additions into win7 instead of the ubuntu guest i was running and had big troubles! you didnt do that did you?
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  7. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #7

    The first thing to try, assuming that you have a win7 bootable media, is a start-up repair.
    Boot from the DVD/Stick and select Repair my Computer option follow instructions.
    Do this up-to three times, (even when it appears to work the first time), or until it states that no problems exist.

    Post back the results
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  8. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #8

    If you don't have any install media or other recovery disc, you can go here to download a burnable recovery disc ISO: Windows 7 Recovery Disc

    After downloading, you can burn it to a CD or DVD using ImgBurn.
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  9. Posts : 32
    Windows 7 ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Barman58 said:
    The first thing to try, assuming that you have a win7 bootable media, is a start-up repair.
    Boot from the DVD/Stick and select Repair my Computer option follow instructions.
    Do this up-to three times, (even when it appears to work the first time), or until it states that no problems exist.

    Post back the results
    I am going to do above instructions and will be back soon.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #10
      My Computer


 
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