Vista Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically

My new laptop has had this problem twice since I bought it. The first time I
had to use the recovery disk. Do you think it is a Vista problem or a
hardware problem? I don't want to lose all of my files AGAIN! Is there any
way to save them or is there a fix other than reinstalling the OS? I've
tried all of recovery tools that can repair the computer without deleting my
files but none have worked. Here is what Startup Repair gives as details of
the problem:

Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6000.16386.6.0.6000.16386
Problem Signature 03: 6
Problem Signature 04: 1507351
Problem Signature 05: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 06: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 07: 3221226017
Problem Signature 08: 1
Problem Signature 09: WrpRepair
Problem Signature 10: 0
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033


Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated!

I registered just to post here. I have the exact same problem with the
same diagnostic and i still didn't fix the problem! I don't have the
vista installation cd (it was already installed), so i can't do the
install repair. Can some please help me? I have very important documents
and don't wanna lose them!

I was wondering if anyone had an answer to this problem as I am experiencing
the same issue? Is it is possible to fix without losing my files? I cannot
get the computer even boot in safe mode.

Strange ,because during all other activities with the livecd/dvd ,were
memory is intensively used ,this problem didn't occur ?
So next step : Testing the memory

And what shows : No error reported by mem check tools whatsoever. I
launched 5 different mem check tools.

Hmm even stranger : Conclusion Vista SP1 installation doesn't like 2
bars of memory (or doesn't like the management of the memory) .

Coming to the final conclusion : *The initial problem of the VISTA
corruption occurs on the installation of a certain update (yet unclear
if only with SP1 or another) ,together with a certain chipset (unknown
which ones) AND THE PRESENCE OF 2 MEMORY BARS !!! During this upgrade-or
install- ,a BSOD will occur or the upgrade will fail. But when a repair
will be executed afterwards ,it will fail also because of the presence
of these 2 memory bars. As a result ,many people will launch several
repairs ,ending up with a total loss vista install.

I got my second customer yesterday ,who's profile folder and other
folders (containing the 'My documents' and 'My picture' folders) have
been whiped by Vista itself. So this is not a standalone incident ,but
recurrent.
This happens due to auto-repair (Vista Startup Repair) functions of
vista which occurs on a bad install of the updates or disk problems.
The install of the vista updates occurs by default at boot time.
The actual problem message is :
' Vista Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically '

You can try repairing system files and so by trying to recover and
reinstall the files only (example use sfc /scannow ,etc : 'Some Windows
Vista functions may not work, or Windows Vista may stop responding'
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833) ) .But chances are you'll end
up installing the whole pc again and loose loads of time.

Hope this'll help for you

[Felicity]

I don't know if this is going to work yet, but it seems hopeful....

I was having the same problem of the startup tool failing over and over again after SP1 install. After trying just about every option in SafeMode, it seems that the one (I don't remember the verbiage exactly) 'Return to the last known working configuration (advanced)' is what is working.

It's the only option that has gotten me past the initial windows launch and then blue screen and startup tool. When I used this, it took me to the "swirly" vista background and now is installing stage 2 of the SP.

Just wanted to share that in case it's helpful for anyone else who might be on the same freak-out mode as I am at the thought of losing my data.

So after Stage 2 of SP1 was done, it rebooted again. BSOD, and then the next reboot took me to a safemode-type screen where I chose the repair option.

This got me back to the Windows failed launch and the Startup Repair "Tool" which failed miserably. It also helpfully pointed out the root cause as being a recent upgrade. DUH!

Using the "Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)" from the F8 safe mode screen is now ending in BSOD. Still need stage 3 of SP1. Or to go back to stage 0, that would be fine, too, at this point.

[Cybrnxt]

I was having similar problem with vista shutting down with BSOD. So I installed SP1 thinking that could probably fixe the issue,however, the installation could not move to stage 2 and was rebooting over and over. Well, I read this thread and removed 1 memory bar and presto! I was able to move pass stage 3 and Vista struggled a bit but SP1 was installed and I am happy again.

Also, just to ensure that I did not have faulty memormy chips I ran a utility to check them and the results were all fine.

I would suggest you remove 1 memory chip if you're experiencing similar issues. Who knows, it might work for you just as it did for me.
Thanks fellows!

[Thinger]

I was faced with a similar issue on a machine. I keep getting the BSOD with error 000000be. I tried using the Startup Repair Tool which failed to repair the problem and would resume it's unsuccessful repair attempt after each reboot. I used the Dell Restore to factory condition tool which would never complete and the machine would go into the endless Startup Repair Tool cycle again.

I removed 1 of the 2 sticks of memory and did the Dell Restore tool. Upon it's successful completion, I put the memory back in and the machine is running fine now.

[supertran82]

how do you remove the memory sticks?

Shut down the system, open the box and push down on the clips at either end
of the memory stick(s) in question. Consult your system's motherboard manual
if you are unsure where the sticks are located on your system. Be sure to
ground yourself prior to touching any internal component to reduce the risk
of damage from static electricity.

Hi Im new to thia forum and have had the same problem ever since I
downloaded vista service pack one. I really can't lose my files as it's
all my uni work-I feel incredibly sypid now not to have backed them up.
I have a Toshiba Satellite and really don't know much at all about
computers and didn't understand a lot of the stuff said. What is
removing sticks of memory?? I googled it but no luck

[danielsden]

Same problem, Turn on Computer, starts to load then it blinks what is shown in the picture, which was fast to read. (not the loading part where you press the F8, F12 etc keys but the one after) Non of the computer start ups options, safe mode included doesn't work neither does the start up repair work. It happened after I installed windows service pack 2 from the windows updates.

[notsocomputersavy]

can you please post the link? I"m not so sure I know what I'm doing, but I'll giver a shot.

Yesterday morning I was using my laptop (HP G60-445DX Notebook PC) and
it was working just fine. I shut it down normally, and that evening I
went to turn it on and startup repair ran and gave me this message:


Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically

details:

Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6001.18000.6.0.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03: 6
Problem Signature 04: 1245203
Problem Signature 05: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 06: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 07: 3221225624
Problem Signature 08: 2
Problem Signature 09: SystemRestore
Problem Signature 10: 0
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

I've tried restoring to previous dates, etc, and i don't know what to
do!
Also, I don't exactly know what all of the details mean... I'd love to
be able to fix this issue myself instead of taking my computer somewhere
:( PLEASE HELP!


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BerLeigh