Friends Windows Vista Home Premium won't boot to desktop

Ok, I've read some of the info from your link & willing to continue if you think I can do it since I've never done this before.

If you don't have access to a working Windows computer you won't be able to use the command prompt. Are you repairing this computer for a friend? Does he or she have any blank CD's or DVD's that you can use to burn The UBCD program to? And just for reference, how old are you? I really don't think that a flash drive will work here anyway. What was the second hard drive used for?

I'm currently on my own XP Pro mce . Yes,I'm trying to get it fixed for a lady friends daughter & NO, no CD' or DVD's available.
I didn't know age mattered,but I'll be 60 next month.
I have no idea what the 2nd harddrive is/was used for. I thought it might be for recovery, but I don't know.
This is my first time on this Vista. I originally told her I couldn't guarantee anything but I would at least try.
If you don't think a flashdrive will work, I understand.
I did go out yesterday looking for CD's/DVD's but found none.
Its your choice,if you want to stop now, I won't argue.

Wow! I'm 62 and I have been working with computers since 1976, and you can imagine what computers were like back then... That XP MCE computer is over 6 years old now? I salute you for attempting all this! You have no Wal-Mart, Best Buy or Staples where you are? All you would need is a pack of 5 or even 3 blank CD's. Is there a CD/DVD burner on your XP computer?

Yes,I remember the first pc I used. My brother built it for a very good friend of mine, a Win 95.Unfortunately he passed away in 1996.
This XP MCE if from my best friend because he knew I'd take good care of it.
None of those stores are close enough for me & I don't drive.
On my pc I have a HP dvd writer/ cd-writer combo & a cd-rom
I admit I've never used them to burn anything,just play movies.

Do you have a disability? I was born with cerebral palsy in June 1950. Do you have a friend or neighbor that can get the disks for you? Your DVD writer should do fine for burning

Sorry Tmagic, I don't discuss my personal life/situation in a public forum.
Believe me, if I had a way to get such,I would. But since I'm not able to, I'm guessing its time to call it quits & I thank you for all your help.
I wish you well.
No, I'm not even on any social media either.
Have yourself an awesome day & thanks.

Okay, good luck to you... and keep posting I was born with this and I have lived my whole life open and honest. I have nothing to hide

Thanks, you have a great day too.