I think I blew it up! Windows Vista issue
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LookinAround
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heheh... well i like a quote someone once offered on here
"I don't need a hobby. I have a PC!"
Will go look at some options and be back shortly
"I don't need a hobby. I have a PC!"
Will go look at some options and be back shortly
LookinAround
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1. Have you removed all extra external devices before rebooting (memory sticks, USB drives, etc.)
2. Removed any CD in the CD drive?
3. One would think the visible build number would distinguish between 32 and 64 but it doesn't. (e.g see here someone testing both with same build numbers).
4. You said no repair option when you see advanced startups? WHen you said no restore points how did you get to the Restore function then? Was there an other option somewhere for repair?
2. Removed any CD in the CD drive?
3. One would think the visible build number would distinguish between 32 and 64 but it doesn't. (e.g see here someone testing both with same build numbers).
4. You said no repair option when you see advanced startups? WHen you said no restore points how did you get to the Restore function then? Was there an other option somewhere for repair?
6.0.6000 is the version number for the original release of Vista. The 64bit and 32bit architecture will have the same version number.
LookinAround
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You'd think they'd make it obvious/simple to know. Am not that familiar with Vista to know myself.
The Sony site itself indicates only indicates it comes with Vista Home Premium. and doesn't distinguish. And maybe my guess (32 vs 64) is wrong as guessing why the problem occured.
Am also confused why repair option not on advanced startup per Sony ... tho i have to run out again would have to look again later in any case
The Sony site itself indicates only indicates it comes with Vista Home Premium. and doesn't distinguish. And maybe my guess (32 vs 64) is wrong as guessing why the problem occured.
Am also confused why repair option not on advanced startup per Sony ... tho i have to run out again would have to look again later in any case
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LookinAround
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While i was out had a moment to think about what i said/my guess in haste earlier about 32 vs 64 causing disk corruption... and i don't know what i was thinking when i said it!
32 vs 64 maybe will cause a system fault(CPU crash) but they all (Vista or XP 32 or 64) write to an NTFS formatted disk file system. One might inadvertently overwrite/change a file (like editing a config file) by mistake but any of the versions should be able to read/write to NTFS files and folders without corrupting the file system (as chkdsk proved when you ran it)
That said, here's a couple other things:
- Are you getting to Advanced Menu using F8? Trying hitting F10 instead.
- And give this a shot: The boot file you attached stopped at loading cdfs.sys. Is that true for both Safe and Normal boots? In any case, worth trying to re-seat the CD drive. There should be a latch or something (may have to hunt Sony documentation) allowing you to slide the drive out. Then slide it back in firmly with a finger on each edge to put it firmly and evenly back into the computer
Nope. Shouldn't be the issue.
32 vs 64 maybe will cause a system fault(CPU crash) but they all (Vista or XP 32 or 64) write to an NTFS formatted disk file system. One might inadvertently overwrite/change a file (like editing a config file) by mistake but any of the versions should be able to read/write to NTFS files and folders without corrupting the file system (as chkdsk proved when you ran it)
That said, here's a couple other things:
- Are you getting to Advanced Menu using F8? Trying hitting F10 instead.
- And give this a shot: The boot file you attached stopped at loading cdfs.sys. Is that true for both Safe and Normal boots? In any case, worth trying to re-seat the CD drive. There should be a latch or something (may have to hunt Sony documentation) allowing you to slide the drive out. Then slide it back in firmly with a finger on each edge to put it firmly and evenly back into the computer
Nope. Shouldn't be the issue.
Ok I don't want to interrupt and go on some wild tangent
But just sliding out the CD and putting it back in won't help (ie you missed the replug the connections bit)
You know you could just unplug it all together to see if Windows boots (but I haven't gone over the thread again, so not sure if it'll work) Just a try.
But just sliding out the CD and putting it back in won't help (ie you missed the replug the connections bit)
You know you could just unplug it all together to see if Windows boots (but I haven't gone over the thread again, so not sure if it'll work) Just a try.
LookinAround
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np... good to clarify.. as I'm not following now. So I am of the understanding:
- This is a laptop
- using an internal CD drive (so what would one unplug?)
- The last line in the boot log was loaing cdfs.sys so the CD drive may be causing a driver crash
And seeing the current thread.. yes! Try hitting F10 instead of F8. That's probably why you're not seeing the repair option. You get to the recovery partition via different function key
I am going to try everything before doing a complete re-install because I have no idea what software to save and what to lose. She will have to come over and look at it to determine that.
At least I am able to do something instead of just sit here and look pretty ! lol lol
At least I am able to do something instead of just sit here and look pretty ! lol lol
This is where putting your System Specs information in your Profile helps (but anyway, you said not your computer).
Well I'm done !
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Also instead of replying to yourself (causing excessive emails on all members attached to the thread!) just edit your last post, if that is still the last post in the thread,( ie like this one presently)
Well I'm done !
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Also instead of replying to yourself (causing excessive emails on all members attached to the thread!) just edit your last post, if that is still the last post in the thread,( ie like this one presently)
LookinAround
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We try to help...
Suggest you go to Sony site, under support for that model. Check on the various steps for the recovery console (Didn't realize you reached recovery options earlier via a download. Tipped off when you said all advanced options appeared except repair)
Suggest you go to Sony site, under support for that model. Check on the various steps for the recovery console (Didn't realize you reached recovery options earlier via a download. Tipped off when you said all advanced options appeared except repair)
Kimsland, Sorry if I have caused excessive emails to other members including yourself but my experience on forums is to get your info in front of members as often as possible because like you I am sure they are also attached to numerous other threads and can get lost in the shuffle. I am sincere in my apology, I will do my best. Thank you.
LookinAround, Thank you also for all your help today and last night. I am going to try to run most of all the suggestions printed here again and see what I can come up with. I will post updates as they arise.
Thank you all,
Mark
LookinAround, Thank you also for all your help today and last night. I am going to try to run most of all the suggestions printed here again and see what I can come up with. I will post updates as they arise.
Thank you all,
Mark
Kimsland,
Looks like I will be doing a complete reinstall as you suggested in your original post. (Thank you by the way)
I was hoping to not have to lose everything on the drive but my friend said today that there is nothing life threatening on here so wipe it clean.
I will get to that later tonight and will update when finished.
Thank you,
Mark
p.s. I DO NOT think you are horrible in any way, your the bomb!
Looks like I will be doing a complete reinstall as you suggested in your original post. (Thank you by the way)
I was hoping to not have to lose everything on the drive but my friend said today that there is nothing life threatening on here so wipe it clean.
I will get to that later tonight and will update when finished.
Thank you,
Mark
p.s. I DO NOT think you are horrible in any way, your the bomb!
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