win vista boot manager problem

[sakryd]

can someone please help me with the attached photo of the screen I'm getting on my laptop? I bought my hp computer used and do not have any kind of recovery disc... and would really like to be able to not lose my files and photos!!!!

 

[Terry60]

Recovering the Windows Bootloader from the DVD - EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki

If you find it necessary (or just for safety's sake - you should have backup(s) of all your personal files anyway)
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek