Recent content by Alwayssnarky

That reset worked. I have my computer back now. Thanks for the help, everyone!

Ok, I'll look for install files and my key when I get my hard drive connected. Like I said, worst case scenario I can still access an edition of Windows.

Are there any methods of formatting that would keep the recovery disc and reset the OS? One of the sites I looked at mentioned a quick format that sounded like that. If not, would I be able to use their Windows editions, or would I be better downloading the free one from my school?

Alright. I'm going to try to remove the hard drive, so I can either format it from another computer, or just remove enough files that it'll run the startup repair. I'll post back if it works. EDIT: I got the drive out, but I don't have an adapter. To clarify from earlier, here's what I would do...

The /info said it was enabled. I tried the rebuildbcd, and it said there were no windows installations. And no, I have most, but not the one on the bottom right. Pressing f9 takes me to those options, though.

It's telling me "reagentc is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

If someone I know has a laptop with 8.1, would I be able to take out my hard drive, and plug it into their computer to set up an 8.1 partition? Or otherwise use their computer to format it and reinstall 8.1?

Multiple people. However, they also came with it pre-installed, no disc or anything.

I have a drive labeled as "recovery d". My computer doesn't have a built in cd drive, so I'm pretty sure the backup would be stored there.

How would I go about booting into the recovery drive?(My computer has an internal one). I've googled it, but I didn't find anything helpful. EDIT: I tried running it from the recovery option, and it told me "successfully scanned websites installations. Total identified windows installations:0...

Built in options. I'm also in safe mode, if that would affect it.

Ok. I'm attaching the log file, maybe you'll be able to figure it out from there. Worst case scenario, would there be another way to reset my hard drive to basic settings? Or delete some files from my computer so I could try a system repair? Could I disable the antivirus via command prompt...

Ok. In order: Updated. Adware got on my computer, and antivirus wasn't removing it. No cursor, just the black screen. Yeah, the restore is after the update. Exactly, although I have to use the command prompt to enable it. I'm pretty sure it worked, the command prompt says what the site says it...

I have a hp envy running Windows 8.1. I recently ran a system restore, and ever since it has run the hp logo, then gone to a black screen and stayed there. Things I've tried: Boot in safe mode: No change. Startup Repair: Said it couldn't fix it, but I can't get to the log file to find out why...