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Boot always into repair mode - Can't get safe mode
I recently replaced the motherboard on my computer. I replaced the Asus M4A785-m with an Asus M4A785TD-M EVO. It worked initially. Then I rebooted it twice in succession. Windows wanted to do the "repair itself" routine. I allowed it (my bad: I allowed Windows to "restore to previous configuration" - which was the old motherboard settings). Now, no matter what I do, it takes me to the "Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change..." I only have 2 choices: Start normally, or go into repair mode.
It will always come back to this screen.
If I start Windows normally, go back to motherboard splash screen and boot from scratch. Then it will come back to this screen.
If I allow repair, it will try, and then give up and shut down.
If I attempt safe mode, it will start to reboot, go back to the motherboard splash screen, and come back to the "Windows failed to start...."
What I have tried:
1. Did a chkdsk /r - after 3 hours - disk OK
2. Booted up with AVG restore disk - but can't connect to internet (but did get rid of 13 threats)
3. Booted up with Avira Rescue System - attempted repairs, but got message from Avira "Internal problem detected", I tried to send it back to Avira, then "Could not determine the package or source package name"
The hardware seems OK - I've replaced the Win 7 HD with a Ubuntu 14.04 HD. No problems.
I'm running out of ideas. Thanks in advance for any help and a fresh perspective.
Bill