Hi

Note that the article also mentions that reformatting and starting over is
required in some cases. You need a working installation to install the
patch. As yours is not, you may need to do as I suggested earlier and
install Vista to a new folder, then install the patch to the new install to
prevent reoccurance of this problem. You can't install the patch to the
existing installation from a boot disk.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
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"Sjac" <Sjac.3ulh4c@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote in message
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> Rick Rogers
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> Thank you again for your help.. It is much appreciated!
>
> - You should read: 'Stop error message when you start a Windows
> Vista-based computer: "0x0000C1F5"'
> ([url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946084[/url]) as it talks about
> that error message.
> -
> I had a look at the page listed by you and I would say that is my
> problem. I have downloaded the Hotfix it recommends but I am unable to
> execute the hotfix as I cannot get to a Command Prompt screen or
> anything that will allow me to open the file [image:
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> I guess I will need to get another computer so I can create a boot disk
> to access Command Prompt? Or install a old hard drive with XP that I
> have as an extra into my computer so I can maybe gain access to some
> functionality?
>
> If you have any tips or other ideas please let me know [image:
> [url]http://www.windowsbbs.com/images/smilies/smile.gif][/url] Will continue to
> post results.
>
> Kind Regards
> Sam
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