[khryon]

Sorry for the vague title as I could not just pin-point to a specific problem. So, if you may, help me out with my infuriating (big) problems:

1. IRIK_LESS_OR_EQUAL - BSoD screen with Diagnostic Startup
2. Normal startup does not work as it freezes on the "Welcome" screen or black screen
3. Selective startup is the same as normal

Tried the following solutions with no avail:
- Going to MSCONFIG and disabling all startup then restarting
- Going on Diagnostic startup (results in BSoD)
- Going on Selective startup (does not work)
- Normal startup does not result in the BSoD but gets stuck on the "Welcome" screen/black screen
- Safemode works, however, my laptop screen is cracked and have little real-estate that is viewable. I can still operate somewhat in safemode (currently using external monitor)
- Restore to last known configuration (tried and doesn't work)
- Searched up IRIK_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSoD possible solutions, and I assure you it is not the hardware. Hardware is fine as I have checked the RAM and CPU.
- Waiting it out on Normal startup is not a viable option, as I left my computer on for about 8 hours without change.
- *In normal startup* CTRL + ALT + DEL will bring up the screen with *Log off user - Start Task Manager - Switch User* and all those options, however, when I click Start Task Manager or any other option, it reverts back to being a black screen.
- CTRL - Shift - Esc does not open the Task Manager from the welcome screen nor does sticky-key prompt (although I have seen it once -stickykey prompt-, and pressed "Ok", it seemed to freeze on me)

Possible issues of why:
- Drivers? I'm not to informed of what Vista is compatable with.
- Software issues with Vista?
- Possible hardware issues but in my opinion, I doubt it

Also, I have not reformatted or put in recovery disks as 1) I do not have the Recovery Disks and 2) I want refrain from formatting, but will reformat if extremely necessary.

Currently running (from what I can remember):
Vista Ultimate 32-bit
3GB RAM
Intel 2.4GB (Duo?)
320GB Harddrive

That's all I know about the current problem, and if you could kindly help, I would be eternally greatful. Thanks in advance!