Windows 7 would start up with a black screen with just my cursor on it. Even the case in safe mode and low resolution mode. Started a restore to previous point (from 3 days prior) and I'm now past the 36 hours point. I can't wait any longer and I'm fairly certain it's not going to stop. What are some steps I could take from here?
Hello and welcome Seacucumber now just how old is this machine /? We need system specs please - but I do think the hard drive is not getting any "younger " if you get my drift. Now there is a really good program but as you cannot boot properly you may have to look inside the machine a check a few details like the motherboard brand and model for example. Check also for crud and dust too.
Have a read through this http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219533-troubleshooting-windows-7-failure-boot.html and see if there is anything you haven't tried but gain 36 hours for a restore is quite ridiculous - usually a few minutes.
My Computer
At a glance
Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap A...Desk1 i5 3750K / Laptop i7 GTX 860M / Desk2 i...Desk1 8GB (1866) / Desk2 16GB (1333) / Laptop...Desk 1& 2NVidia GTX 650 & Laptops on board Intel
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build (new) Desk1 / Asus ROG Win 7 / Desk2 1st build
OS
Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
One other Desktop (tester) and spare Toshba laptop both with SSD's
Running Kaspersky 2016 ISS on all machines config'd identically
Logitec audio stereo systems on each machine (x3)
Canon MG5250MFC
Router/modem TP-Link running WPA2SK
