How to Repair Windows Vista Using Startup Repair

Windows Vista has many more diagnostic and repair tools than its predecessor, Windows XP. One of these features includes the Windows Startup Repair. The Startup Repair feature is a powerful diagnostic tool. It serves as an automated repair tool you can use if you experience any problems starting up Windows Vista. If, for some reason, your computer has a problem booting up, running the Windows Startup Repair would be the best first solution in repairing it. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. In order to run the Windows Vista Startup Repair feature, you need to boot your computer from your Windows Vista DVD. This in turn requires you to configure your BIOS settings so your computer can boot from the DVD-ROM drive.
2. Once you configure your BIOS to boot from the DVD-ROM drive, a message will appear asking you to ‘press any key to boot from CD or DVD. Follow the onscreen instructions and press any key on your keyboard. After your hit a key, the DVD will start loading.
3. After a while, the computer will present you with the first screen. You now have to select the language, time and currency format, and the keyboard or input method. Once you have selected all of the desired options click the Repair your computer option.
4. After you have clicked “repair your computer,” the System Recovery Options dialog box will appear. Select the Windows Vista installation. If you need to load drivers for certain devices, click Load Drivers. Click Next when you are finished.
5. You will now be presented with a list of options. Click select the Startup Repair option. Once you have clicked this, the automatic repair process will commence. If your computer reboots occasionally, do not be alarmed, as it is a normal process.
6. After the automated repair process completes, the System Restore screen will appear. If you believe that your computer was damaged because of a recent change, run the System Restore program. Otherwise, click Cancel.
   
   *If Windows did not detect any problems, you will have an option to send information about the problem to Microsoft or don’t send the problem details.
   *If your computer cannot detect any problems after all of the above mentioned steps, you will need to try some of the more advanced diagnostic features such as System Restore, Windows Complete PC Restore, or the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.

Tips & Warnings

• For most systems, accessing the BIOS setup requires that you hit the Delete, F2, F8, or F12 key depending on the type of computer you have. Review the onscreen instructions for the specific key you need to use.

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