Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 02-05-2006, 07:56 PM

Scott

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I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:

"We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start successfully.
A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known
Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or
because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what
caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
(these are the choices

Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration
Start Windows Normally"

Regardless of the option I choose, the same screen appears time after time.

I have tried to repair Windows XP through the Recovery Console on the CD and
I have tried a repair installation. I have rebuild my boot.ini. The results
continue to be the same.

I have now installed Windows XP on another partition on a second hard drive
(L) in my computer and I am able to boot to the second installation.
However, all of my programs and settings from the original installation are
not loaded.

I have 2 questions: does anybody have any new ideas how to recover/repair my
original Windows XP? Is there any way in which I can move the second
installation of Windows XP from my L drive to my C drive and retain my C
drive settings and programs?

Thank you.
--
SRS

Responses to "Windows did not start successfully"

Harry

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Re: Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 03-21-2006, 12:44 AM

you have already tried all options of recovering first installation and as
far as second installation it won't be possible to move windows from l drive
to c drive bcoz settings of programs are stored in registry which you can't
merge

Harjeet
"Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:
>
> "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start
> successfully.
> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
> If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
> Known
> Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
> If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or
> because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what
> caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
> (these are the choices
> Safe Mode
> Safe Mode with Networking
> Safe Mode with Command Prompt
> Last Known Good Configuration
> Start Windows Normally"
>
> Regardless of the option I choose, the same screen appears time after
> time.
>
> I have tried to repair Windows XP through the Recovery Console on the CD
> and
> I have tried a repair installation. I have rebuild my boot.ini. The
> results
> continue to be the same.
>
> I have now installed Windows XP on another partition on a second hard
> drive
> (L) in my computer and I am able to boot to the second installation.
> However, all of my programs and settings from the original installation
> are
> not loaded.
>
> I have 2 questions: does anybody have any new ideas how to recover/repair
> my
> original Windows XP? Is there any way in which I can move the second
> installation of Windows XP from my L drive to my C drive and retain my C
> drive settings and programs?
>
> Thank you.
> --
> SRS

Rich Barry

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Re: Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 05-21-2007, 12:08 PM

Try tapping F8 the next time you start your computer. When you get the
menu select Safe Mode. If it boots into WinXP
you can try a System Restore. Go to Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore. Just follow the
instructions. Choose to restore to a date prior to any problems
occurring.
<sydney_marie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:
>
> "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start
> successfully.
> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
> If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
> Known
> Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
> If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure
> or
> because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure
> what
> caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
> (these are the choices
> Safe Mode
> Safe Mode with Networking
> Safe Mode with Command Prompt
> Last Known Good Configuration
> Start Windows Normally"
>
> I can move the highlight up and down, but the minute I press enter on
> any of the options nothing happens the screen just stays right where
> it is, and if I let the countdown go to 0 nothing happens either.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions???
>

sydney_marie@hotmail.com

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Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 05-21-2007, 07:59 PM

I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:

"We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start
successfully.
A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
Known
Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure
or
because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure
what
caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
(these are the choices

Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last Known Good Configuration
Start Windows Normally"

I can move the highlight up and down, but the minute I press enter on
any of the options nothing happens the screen just stays right where
it is, and if I let the countdown go to 0 nothing happens either.

Anyone have any suggestions???

Tim

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Re: Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 05-21-2007, 11:09 PM

Uh oh. Did you add any new hardware or software shortly before this started?
Try removing any unnecessary peripherals and internal cards (sound card,
card reader, etc.). Is this a relatively new PC or an old one that may have
a thick layer of dust inside the case (that should be removed to prevent
over-heating)?

Can you get to Safe Mode by pressing F8 before XP barfs (start hitting F8
multiple times right after the POST is finished)?

Failing the above and without the benefit of additional information, it
sounds like an OS re-install may be in order...or it could be a sign of a
failing hard drive.

Tim

<sydney_marie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1179773960.193186.98420@n15g2000prd.googlegro ups.com...

>I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:
>
> "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start
> successfully.
> A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
> If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
> Known
> Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
> If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure
> or
> because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure
> what
> caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
> (these are the choices
> Safe Mode
> Safe Mode with Networking
> Safe Mode with Command Prompt
> Last Known Good Configuration
> Start Windows Normally"
>
> I can move the highlight up and down, but the minute I press enter on
> any of the options nothing happens the screen just stays right where
> it is, and if I let the countdown go to 0 nothing happens either.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions???
>

liza

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Re: Windows did not start successfully

Posted: 08-04-2007, 12:02 PM

Having the same problem on my laptop. The F8 thing works but when I select
safe mode I get back to the same message eventually. Any more suggestions?
--
liza

"Rich Barry" wrote:

> Try tapping F8 the next time you start your computer. When you get the
> menu select Safe Mode. If it boots into WinXP
> you can try a System Restore. Go to Start>All
> Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore. Just follow the
> instructions. Choose to restore to a date prior to any problems
> occurring.
> <sydney_marie@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1179773960.193186.98420@n15g2000prd.googlegro ups.com...
> >I receive the following message when I try to start Windows XP:
> >
> > "We apologize for the inconvenience, but Windows did not start
> > successfully.
> > A recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
> > If you computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
> > automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
> > Known
> > Good Configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
> > If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure
> > or
> > because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure
> > what
> > caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
> > (these are the choices
> > Safe Mode
> > Safe Mode with Networking
> > Safe Mode with Command Prompt
> > Last Known Good Configuration
> > Start Windows Normally"
> >
> > I can move the highlight up and down, but the minute I press enter on
> > any of the options nothing happens the screen just stays right where
> > it is, and if I let the countdown go to 0 nothing happens either.
> >
> > Anyone have any suggestions???
> >
>
>
>

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