Windows 7 will not start up

[Raycross1]

I tried to reboot my Dell this morning. I received the message that Windows could not start and was given the choice to start the repair process. I chose this and after about 30 seconds, I get a black windows screen with my cursor in the middle and nothing else. What can I do to fix this?

 

[andrew129260]

Please read this tutorial fully, and follow all steps.

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