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03-31-2017, 06:39 PM | Topic Starter |
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Windows 7 Professional PC Issue, anybody help?
OK, it started out as slowing down, ran the usual software, etc, minimal improvement, then all of a sudden after a reboot, BOOM! it opens in safe mode! I'm like, WTF? I can't get it to respond to normal startup. I can't use the repair tool in the safe haven since I do not know the password that it was set up on. Is there a way around that in order to let it fix itself ?
I noticed on one of the reboots it said something about the the last critical update. I did a system restore off of safe mode to the date we got the last critical update and nothing changed. Any help would be a bonus, very short on funds and need to get to my normal screen to reach files and programs. |
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03-31-2017, 07:06 PM | #2 |
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Damn, if I post 9 more times after this post, all within the next 40 minutes, I'll have 10 comments within an hour.
Not going to find an answer this way!
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03-31-2017, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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This happened to me a few years back...ended up ordering a factory disc set slid it in and I was good-to-go. Think I spent $30.
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03-31-2017, 08:37 PM | #4 |
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Well, that helps me none, no money!
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03-31-2017, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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Can you explain what you're talking about here?
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03-31-2017, 10:15 PM | #6 |
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When you go to safe mode, it givens you multiple functions to use.
Windows Repair Safe Mode Safe Mode with working commands Etc. Etc. When I click on Windows Repair, it ask for a password under the PC name..... I don't have it or have never known it.
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03-31-2017, 10:30 PM | #7 |
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I don't suppose you have your original Windows install disk? You need to reinstall Windows most likely. You could try something like Windows Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset to either resolve the bootup issue or reset the password. A Windows 10 install disk or flash drive would have that. Do you have any Windows install media around, or have another computer to download it and burn to DVD?
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03-31-2017, 10:36 PM | #9 |
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There are different ways to install Windows 7. It depends on the media type. But you can install Windows 7 on top of itself, without losing data or applications. Just make sure you're not doing the Clean Install option.
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Well, here goes, will be back when it's done.
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You'd need Windows Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset. It's included on a Windows 10 install disk/flash drive. You can get the app on its own, but it's really hard to find anywhere unless you have a Microsoft Developer account.
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10 years ago I didn't make a system recovery disk like I was told to do...... it's my fault.
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Ok, on my phone now. I have two types of installation available.
1. Upgrade- To a newer version and keep your files, settings, and programs. Recomends backing up files first. 2. Custom - install a new copy of Windows. This option does not keep your files, settings, etc. The option to make changes to disks and partitions is available when you start your computer using the installation disc. We recommend backing up your own files first. I want to use the first one? Correct?
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Select the system drive c: WARNING! CAUTION! Whatever you do, do not select Format or Erase or any advanced disc option. Simply highlight the system drive c: for installation! You will receive the following warning: "The partition you selected might contain files from a previous Windows Installation. If it does, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows." This will keep your programs, documents, and data intact, rename your current Windows directory, and install a fresh copy of Windows. It's possible you may have to reinstall a few apps, but it depends on the app. It won't delete the Users or Program Files folders. This could result in losing some Windows settings or configurations. Technically, you could just copy any data from Windows.old to the new Windows folder to restore anything.
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