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Windows Media Server no longer working
friedmonky:
Kharv, DO NOT restore the computer to factory settings using that built-in restore option - this WILL delete all of your files.
friedmonky:
I don't want to confuse things and, sorry Shane for butting in. However, the first thing I would try is the "Last known good configuration" option on the f8 screen. Might save alot of headache if it works. I'll keep quiet now. :cheesy:
Allen:
Ok, so after pushing F8, it leads me to a screen with several options. These are in order: Repair your computer, Safe Mode, Safe Mode with networking, Safe Mode with Command Prompt, Enable Boot Logging, Enable low-resolution video (640x480), Last Known Good Configuration (advanced), Directory Services Restore Mode, Debugging mode, Disable automatic restart on system failure, Disable driver signature enforcement, Start Windows Normally.
Sorry for the long list, figured it'd be best to paint the picture best I can so you know just what I'm seeing. After clicking Safe Mode, it shows Loading Windows Files, and scrolls down the list of files loaded. Then in turns to a black screen, goes to the dell load screen, and then back to the Windows Error Recovery screen (asking to launch startup repair or start windows normally).
I have to say I at least expected it to start in safe mode. Should I try one of the other options?
And just to reiterate, thank you so much, honestly.
Shane:
Try Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) next.
If that fails then it is time we start hunting down a windows disk. We should be able to find one off the net. Only reason I say this is that you own Windows 7. Your not looking for a hacked copy. Just a simply copy of the install disk so you can get it working. And for you to keep in case this happens again.
Also like friedmonky said. A factory reset is the worse thing you can do.
So lets go from here :-)
Shane
Allen:
K, just tried Last known good configuration, twice, with the same result. Man, I did not expect that running a microsoft security product would land me in such hot water. This is just dreadful. Is there a way to find a windows 7 copy online? When we bought the computer, it came with no windows disc (which was odd to me). My wife claims that we "had the opportunity to download the disc", but that we never did (I don't recall this opportunity at all....)
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