Just last night my computer took ages to shut down because it was installing 11 automatic updates, the kind that just happen, you don't have to consent.
This morning my computer went through startup until "Booting from C:/windows"
Then I get this message:
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We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what caused the problem, choose Start Windows
Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Start Windows Normally
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
Seconds until Windows starts: 30
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None of the options work, when I select one, or wait for my 30 seconds to run out, it goes back to the start of the setup process like a restart but it doesn't turn off. It proceeds in this loop until I turn it off at the switch
I cannot access my computer's accounts, documents or programs, and I would prefer not to reinstall as I was only logging on to print coursework
My computer had previously shut down with no known difficulty
In other similar problems, Norton updates were mentioned. I do not have Norton. It was a windows update, the ones that usually install in threes when you shut down except this time it installed 11
The only new hardware was an Epson SX215 printer about a week and a half ago, which works normally, USB 2 drivers for the printer at around the same time, but the USB 2 itself was never inserted and Microsoft home office 2007
I do not have a startup disc for my OS (which I think is 2000 or most likely XP) as the computer was second hand, it was a gift from the original owner
There was no Spyware and the internet wasn't in use the night before
Also, ever since I got the problem PC, I have also got a message in the startup which says "Invalid Boot.ini file Booting from C:/windows" and my computer constantly gives me "Windows Genuine Advantage" messages telling me I have a fake copy of windows (even though I know for a fact it is a genuine copy from windows themselves)
I do have another computer, but it has had a recent reinstall if that helps
I would appreciate if the solutions were described simply. I'm only 15! (but fairly good with computers anyway so none of the "you're too young to fix it" comments. You tell me the solution and I will decide for myself if it is too complex)
This morning my computer went through startup until "Booting from C:/windows"
Then I get this message:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what caused the problem, choose Start Windows
Normally.
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Start Windows Normally
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
Seconds until Windows starts: 30
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
None of the options work, when I select one, or wait for my 30 seconds to run out, it goes back to the start of the setup process like a restart but it doesn't turn off. It proceeds in this loop until I turn it off at the switch
I cannot access my computer's accounts, documents or programs, and I would prefer not to reinstall as I was only logging on to print coursework
My computer had previously shut down with no known difficulty
In other similar problems, Norton updates were mentioned. I do not have Norton. It was a windows update, the ones that usually install in threes when you shut down except this time it installed 11
The only new hardware was an Epson SX215 printer about a week and a half ago, which works normally, USB 2 drivers for the printer at around the same time, but the USB 2 itself was never inserted and Microsoft home office 2007
I do not have a startup disc for my OS (which I think is 2000 or most likely XP) as the computer was second hand, it was a gift from the original owner
There was no Spyware and the internet wasn't in use the night before
Also, ever since I got the problem PC, I have also got a message in the startup which says "Invalid Boot.ini file Booting from C:/windows" and my computer constantly gives me "Windows Genuine Advantage" messages telling me I have a fake copy of windows (even though I know for a fact it is a genuine copy from windows themselves)
I do have another computer, but it has had a recent reinstall if that helps
I would appreciate if the solutions were described simply. I'm only 15! (but fairly good with computers anyway so none of the "you're too young to fix it" comments. You tell me the solution and I will decide for myself if it is too complex)