Not accessing the BIOS is more likely to be caused by some keyboard failure.
Do you get lights with capslock/scrolllock? Replacing the drive can often
loosen other cables. Try a new keyboard (PS/2 if possible) or check
connections.

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"Chrisinhouston" <Chrisinhouston.356yy0@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
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>
> I did a search of the archives but could not find a situation quite like
> mine.
>
> I have been running Windows Vista Business 32bit on a home built
> machine for about 6 months with no problems. I am not pro IT guy, just a
> fellow who seems to normally be able to troubleshoot issues in the past
> with Windows but this has me stumped!
>
> Last week upon starting my computer I got a screen that says:
>
> Windows Boot Manager
> Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be
> the cause. To fis the problem:
> 1. Insert the Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
> 2. Choose your language settings, then click "next."
> 3. Click "Repair your computer."
> If you do not...bla bla...contact the administrator...bla bla
> File: \Windows\system32\winload.exe
> Status: 0xc000000f
> Info: The selected entry could not be loaded because the application is
> missing or corrupt.
>
>
> First off, I have not added or changed anything as far as hardware or
> software. I do recall my computer going through a Windows update session
> the day before that seemed to last a long time. Also, Vista is the only
> OS this unit has ever had, I've seen some posts on this topic for those
> upgrading from XP to Vista.
>
> If I insert my OEM OS disc nothing happens. When starting the machine I
> do get my MSI Platinum motherboard splash screen for a second which
> instructs me to hold down the DEL key to go to the BIOS but if I do
> nothing happens, I just get back to the Boot Manager message.
>
> I began to wonder if my hard drive had faild so I installed a new one
> as the primary, thinking I would just reinstall the Vista OS and extract
> what I need from the other drive but after installing the HD I get the
> same screen for the Boot Manager.
>
> Essentially I seem to be stuck. I'm wondering if it has done something
> to my mother board since I can't even access the BIOS.
>
>
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> Chrisinhouston