Blue screen of death

RPWC · 26th September 2014, 20:44

How do I get the computer back from this ,windows vista, no windows back up disk, tried restarting in repair mode,goes so far,then back to blue screen of death.

RPWC · 26th September 2014, 21:28

As an addition to above post, we have tried everything, all the usual procedures , including what is available online.

looks like its totally hoofed. not worth repairing , as it's quite old now, but we could do with retrieving some data from it. Such as the bank programme photos, and documents relating to my business.

klarzy · 26th September 2014, 21:29

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Originally Posted by RPWC

How do I get the computer back from this ,windows vista, no windows back up disk, tried restarting in repair mode,goes so far,then back to blue screen of death.

Try starting in SAFE MODE and then restarting after a sound ahutdown.
If no good then start in SAFE MODE and revert to last saved restore point.

RPWC · 26th September 2014, 21:31

Done that already Peter,can't even start it from a disc.

klarzy · 26th September 2014, 21:33

Plug the hard drive into another suitable computer and copy your important data.

RPWC · 26th September 2014, 21:34

Haven't got another one using Ipad to type this

Supervinnie40 · 26th September 2014, 21:37

Sounds like a hardware malfunction. Probably best to check that first, otherwise all your attempts will fail anyway.

RPWC · 26th September 2014, 21:45

It's totally goosed, nothing works, it just keeps going round in a circle back to the blue screen

Rocket · 26th September 2014, 23:27

After trying all the usual recovery procedures I normally try booting from a Linux cd/dvd/pen drive to try accessing the hard drive. I guess you do not not have one and creating one without a pc is a non starter.

So

If you get another pc you could put your old hard drive in it and get your data back. Or you could use a dock, this sort of thing, that would save you putting the hard drive inside the new machine. Just make sure you get one to suit your hard drive.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/compon...28753-pdt.html

Either way it is a real pain, I feel for you.

Oh, as a last resort I believe pc world will retrieve lost data, not sure on this or the cost.

Lets hope you can get the thing booted up somehow.

Good luck.

pm77 · 27th September 2014, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Rocket

After trying all the usual recovery procedures I normally try booting from a Linux cd/dvd/pen drive to try accessing the hard drive.

Excellent advice, I always have a linux recovery usb stick (even an old 2Gb is sufficent) handy at home in case something goes wrong.

My PC's are all at least duel boot, which comes in handy if windows goes daft. Some even have 3 or more Operating systems on

Is there not someone close by that you could beg/steal/borrow one from? It won't repair Windows but at least you can boot the computer and get everything you need from the drive.

https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-r...ista-dvd-disc/ may come in handy too if there is someone close who can help.

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26th September 2014, 20:44	#1
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Blue screen of death How do I get the computer back from this ,windows vista, no windows back up disk, tried restarting in repair mode,goes so far,then back to blue screen of death. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	As an addition to above post, we have tried everything, all the usual procedures , including what is available online. looks like its totally hoofed. not worth repairing , as it's quite old now, but we could do with retrieving some data from it. Such as the bank programme photos, and documents relating to my business. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Done that already Peter,can't even start it from a disc. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Plug the hard drive into another suitable computer and copy your important data. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

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Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Sounds like a hardware malfunction. Probably best to check that first, otherwise all your attempts will fail anyway. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	It's totally goosed, nothing works, it just keeps going round in a circle back to the blue screen __________________ Cheers. Rich…

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	After trying all the usual recovery procedures I normally try booting from a Linux cd/dvd/pen drive to try accessing the hard drive. I guess you do not not have one and creating one without a pc is a non starter. So If you get another pc you could put your old hard drive in it and get your data back. Or you could use a dock, this sort of thing, that would save you putting the hard drive inside the new machine. Just make sure you get one to suit your hard drive. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/compon...28753-pdt.html Either way it is a real pain, I feel for you. Oh, as a last resort I believe pc world will retrieve lost data, not sure on this or the cost. Lets hope you can get the thing booted up somehow. Good luck. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 26th September 2014 at 23:33..