Windows 7 "Window's is loading files.." Loop!

So I just got home today, turned my computer on and all I see is an infinite loop.
I use a Dell XPS 7100. I didn't install anything in the past month, this just came out of nowhere.
I did a little searching and found my only option is to system restore.
However it doesn't allow me to enter the F8 repair options, only F2 and F12.
I do however have my windows 7 OS disc. I tried calling Dell tech support and they're asking $129 to guide me through a system restore... Yeah, no.
If there's anything I can do please tell me, and if my only option is a system restore, please link me to a proper guide that includes using the operating disc.

SIW2 said:

Instructions here: option 2 . quite a long way down the page - from BOOT


System Restore


Download here: Windows 7 Direct Download Links

Try a system restore from the booted dvd/usb. If you end up doing a clean reinstall, you will need product key. You shoulc have one on a stiker on the machine, perhaps under the battery.

Thank you replying so quickly!
I'm attempting this restore now to 10/13/2013.
If this doesn't work is there a guide to a full system restore? Back to factory settings?

Unfortunatly, it didn't work.

SIW2 said:

You have a few choices, if you want to restore back to factory, you may be able to mark the recovery partition Active.

Depending on how the manufacturer set it up - it may boot staright into the recovery/restore program .

If that doesn't work out, you can do a clean install with the iso downloaded from the link I posted.

Greg explains it here:
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

The problem is I can't load up my PC in any way, so there is no way for me to make these discs.
The recovery parition is asscessed through the F8 key which is also unloadable.