Hello gavtheunchav,

Check that no USB or disk is connected during startup, that can block the
startup. Did you install/change anything before the shutdwon?

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers
no rights.
** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups
** HELP us help YOU!!! [url]http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm[/url]
[color=blue]
> since this morning, as i boot my laptop (Vista) it says that the
> operating system cannot be found... any ideas on how to fix this?
> Thanks
>[/color]