[mikelley85]

nikibee, is there somewhere i can get detailed instructions regarding this?

[JustinPS]

Originally Posted by mikelley85

re: JustinPS

the problem is, i can't even access safe mode even with command prompt.

Really? That's odd because going through the command prompt basically bypasses "logging in". Does the command prompt window ever even show up?

[TheOutcaste]

Safe Mode with Command Prompt still requires you to log on.

If you haven't turned it over to a shop yet, your best bet is the Vista RE disk; load the software hive and check that registry key and copy the userinit file from the XP CD, or one of the other locations, as outlined in the post I linked above (in post #6)

You can open two copies of Notepad (Type C:\Windows\Notepad), then click File | Open on both, and use the Open File dialogs as Mini Windows Explorer windows to drag and drop files between the open dialogs.

A Vista RE CD image can be downloaded from one of these links:
Vista Recovery Environment CD
64 bit Vista
32 bit Vista

[nikibee]

Originally Posted by mikelley85

nikibee, is there somewhere i can get detailed instructions regarding this?

I could write you instructions and Email them to you. Address?
Mine: jandalos@live.com

If any vital system file in the c:\windows\system32 directory is corrupted or missing, you will experience the boot-up problems you are having. I've been through it a few times. I'll write explicit directions for you and help you through it.

You do have a floppy drive in your computer, right?

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