My Windows Vista-based computer is not starting up due to a corrupt registry. How should I repair the operating system files and the Windows registry?

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My Windows Vista-based computer is not starting up due to a corrupt registry. How should I repair the operating system files and the Windows registry?

asked on 30th Sep 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

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answered on 2nd Oct 2011 | |

The answer to a similar query as posted by you is here at http://www.askiyogi.com/windows/20459.html Please follow all the steps mentioned in this link.

Step 1: Insert the Windows 7 DVD into the computer. Restart the computer.
Step 2: Press any key when prompted to boot from DVD.
Step 3: Select your language, keyboard and currency from the drop-down menus.
Step 4: Click “Repair your computer,” select the drive containing Windows, and click “Next” to perform a startup repair.

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