"Frustrated" <Frustrated@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3374CBEE-10E3-4F0A-B5F7-F09B71247888@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> This is what I initially tried when I said the system tried to repair
> itself.
> It tried running the Startup Repair Tool four times in a row. After the
> fourth attempt, it said the problem could not be repaired, at which point
> it
> gave me the other options mentioned in my post.
>
> "Engel" wrote:
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>> Startup Repair Tool - When something causes Windows Vista to start
>> improperly
>> or not at all, Startup Repair Tool can automatically fix most issues and
>> get
>> you up and running again with minimal troubleshooting and time wasted.[/color]
>
>[/color]

Most problems post-SP1 are driver related or third party software
related, but not all problems. Update your hardware drivers before
installing SP1 by going to the vendors websites and downloading from there.
Do not get your drivers from Windows Update.
I could be wrong, but I think you are facing a hardware issue.

C.B.


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