Windows 7 doesn't start up after updating

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  1. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
       #1

    Windows 7 doesn't start up after updating


    Hi to all,

    I updated my windows 7 32-bit machine but after some restarting now it doesn't start up. That is it doesn't show the desktop screen. I tried to repair it using Start up Repair but it can't fix the problem. I also tried the following command in "system recovery options" > command prompt:
    X:\Sources>bootrec /fixmbr
    and
    X:\Sources>bootrec /fixboot
    but no changes occurred.
    Any idea to fix that?

    Thanks in advance.
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  2. Posts : 87
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Go in safe mode and do a system restore.
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  3. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    It even doesn't go to the safe mode!
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  4. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #4

    Try shutting it OFF completely. Then unplug the machine for about half a minute. Then plug it in and restart. Sometimes that will bring up a boot screen.

    If that works, either return to a point on the drive where things were working OK or repair, if the repair option has returned.

    If that doesn't work it looks like a fresh install may be required. And if you still haven't got the mentioned options the others have given you who are trying to help, and still have a black screen when you restart your computer, remove the CMOS battery on the motherboard, being careful to ground yourself to the computer frame before touching the battery. After a few seconds put the battery back in place. You should now be able to put your Operating System CD in and re-install. Remember, if your saved files are in the same partition as your current Operating System you will lose all that data when you reinstall. I can't see a way to avoid that, other than taking your computer to a computer shop for repair. They may be able to fix and recover data too. :)
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  5. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thank you very much "Shabakthanai";

    I re-installed the Windows 7 and put the updating source files into a flash memory and updated the OS by that flash. This time no problem occurred so I guess the before problem had to do with that I put those source into a folder on the desktop. My method for updating is offline update by some tool.
    PS: I sometimes become very surprised why Windows is such vulnerable.
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  6. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #6

    Why don`t you just update windows the normal way ?
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  7. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    This way I can update the OS in a short time. It's more comfortable I think.
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  8. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #8

    Kurdman did you ever get your problem with password protection solved with Dell.

    How to remove Dell inspiron n4110 BIOS password
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  9. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    No Layback Bear, I even can't go to the dell website from my locale and after that how can I get the help of dell american company from here
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  10. Posts : 472
    windows 7 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    The "Command Prompt" command in system recovery options


    Hi to all,

    Consider my windows has failed to start normally and I only can go into the System Recovery Options. I want to use the Command Prompt at Startup to repair the Windows 7. Now what commands are there to use in this environment for fixing the Windows startup fails?
    Last edited by Brink; 18 Feb 2014 at 12:51. Reason: moved to original thread on this issue
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