Hi. I am new here and would like some iput/opinions on the Windows Vista recovery CD download:
I have a 5 year old HP notebook running Windows Vista. I already had to have the Hard Drive replaced once over a year ago. It still runs loud and hot, but the hard drive tests state all is well. The memory test says the same. However, I recently received a screen saying that Windows cannot load and then lists options such as boot in safe mode, restore to previous working state, etc. However, none of those options work. It just tries to load repeatedly with no such luck. It only goes back to the 'windows failed to start' screen. Although a flash of a blue screen appears only for a split second and says something about a registry error.
Anyway, my question is, will this downlaoadble disc 100% help my issue? I am a Mom of 5 making minimum wage, working less than 20 hours a week. $20 is a big amount for me. But, my baby's pics are all on my notebook and that's even a bigger deal. I have to get those off of there! Plus I use my notebook for job searching and all else internet related.
So I guess you can say that I am desperate, yet hesitant. I need to fix my laptop for as little amount of $ as possible, but I want to make sure it will work as I can't afford to throw $20 away. And if it doesn't fix my laptop, I see that some people have had success getting their personal pics off their machines by using this CD. Is that accurate? I would take that as an option as well.
Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Tasha
I have a 5 year old HP notebook running Windows Vista. I already had to have the Hard Drive replaced once over a year ago. It still runs loud and hot, but the hard drive tests state all is well. The memory test says the same. However, I recently received a screen saying that Windows cannot load and then lists options such as boot in safe mode, restore to previous working state, etc. However, none of those options work. It just tries to load repeatedly with no such luck. It only goes back to the 'windows failed to start' screen. Although a flash of a blue screen appears only for a split second and says something about a registry error.
Anyway, my question is, will this downlaoadble disc 100% help my issue? I am a Mom of 5 making minimum wage, working less than 20 hours a week. $20 is a big amount for me. But, my baby's pics are all on my notebook and that's even a bigger deal. I have to get those off of there! Plus I use my notebook for job searching and all else internet related.
So I guess you can say that I am desperate, yet hesitant. I need to fix my laptop for as little amount of $ as possible, but I want to make sure it will work as I can't afford to throw $20 away. And if it doesn't fix my laptop, I see that some people have had success getting their personal pics off their machines by using this CD. Is that accurate? I would take that as an option as well.
Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Tasha