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So my Windows Vista laptop is buggered. It won't boot properly, just getting a blank screen althought I can sometimes get into safe mode. I have a recent backup of all files taken a few days ago so I'm not too worried about the data, but what else should I be doing before I start again and re-install the OS from the recovery disks?
I was going to check out the backup from another PC just to check everything was there.
Try to make a list of software I had installed to ensure I could reload it all.
Anything else I'm missing?
A better way to fix my problems?
Better to swap out the vista for xp or 7.
Jot down your passwords etc from [firefox/chrome/ie...] before you wipe and reinstall - if thats what you end up doing.
Try a system [url= http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-System-Restore-in-Microsoft-Vista ]restore[/url] first, If you can get it into safe mode
try and boot the vista disk and do a 'repair operating system'/whateveritscalled - search google if your not sure on exact procedure.
Safe mode with command prompt, run chkdsk.