Re: Safe Mode

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"Malke" <malke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23I3QqF41IHA.4004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Marsha6814 wrote:

My son kept shutting the laptop w/o powering down and now it starts in
safe
mode. The first time I rebooted and this solved the problem but now that
won't work. I can't get it to go back to normal. This has happened in
the past but I can't remember what I did to fix it.

The operating system is most probably corrupted. The first thing to do if
you haven't already is back up your data. Since you can get into Safe Mode,
copy the data onto an external hard drive or USB thumb drive (depending on
its size) so that if Something Goes Terribly Wrong you will have your
precious stuff.

Next, try Vista's equivalent of a Repair Install:

Repair A Vista Installation Using The Upgrade Option Of The Vista DVD -
http://tinyurl.com/3b7yrj

For people who only have a restore image - Windows Vista Recovery Disc
Download:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

If the above doesn't work, I'm afraid you'll need to return the computer to
factory condition using whatever method your laptop mftr. provided. Refer
to your manual or the laptop mftr.'s tech support website for instructions
for your specific model machine.

Oh, and don't let your son do that any more!

Good luck,

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Either don't let the son do that or set the power options to shut down Vista when the lid is closed. I have found that it's a great option.

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