Window vista crash recovery

As this PCSTATS Beginners Guide is focused on repairing the software problems that may cause Windows Vista to fail to boot, we would be remiss not to cover the basics of checking for hardware problems that can cause Vista to throw a hissy-fit. Most hardware issues will stop the computer functioning properly, but a few may be subtle enough to slay Vista without stopping the computer dead in its tracks.

If something has gone wrong with your PC one of the following has likely happened; you don't see anything displayed on the monitor when it's powered up, it doesn't power up at all, or the computer constantly turns itself off after being turned on. Okay, take a deep breath. If you are NOT comfortable working inside a PC, or are unfamiliar with the rules of properly handling static-sensitive components, take the PC to a store that does computer service.

It is quite possible to damage or destroy a PC by improperly handling hardware. It's also quite possible that defective hardware may damage or destroy spare parts used for troubleshooting.

Turn off the PC power supply before attempting to remove or install any components. Comprehensive hardware troubleshooting is an extensive subject and beyond the scope of this article. I's a subject we are working on, so check back soon. With that out of the way, let's run down the five most common possibilities of a hardware-born computer crash.

Is the AC power cord still plugged in? Is it still plugged in the other end too? Check the power switch at the back of the case just to make sure it's still on, the symbol "O" means off, " " means on.

Sometimes power cables get kicked and come loose, or someone else may have played computer doctor and forgot to turn the PC back on. If none of this makes a difference, the next step is to open up the PC and disconnect everything from the motherboard with the exception of the necessities: power cables, power button wire, video card, memory and processor leave the mouse, keyboard and monitor attached too.

Remember to turn off the power supply, remove the AC power plug and ground yourself first. After you've disconnected or removed all unnecessary hardware, turn the PC back on and see what happens.

If it still won't power up and display the POST screen, it's likely that you have one or more defective components. The most likely culprits are the motherboard or the case power supply.

There's nothing else you can do without access to spare parts. Table of Contents. Thank you. RSS Newsletter. Beginners Guides Cases and Access. Is there any other way? Also, I have gone through some tutorials, that teach me how to do this on Vista, using diskpart. However, that is not working on my Vista laptop.

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