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The repair CD tag covers discussions about using Windows repair discs to troubleshoot boot problems and system issues. Topics include using a Vista repair CD to address a black screen with cursor after loading, and references to repair CDs in the context of system recovery. The tag also touches on related installation media issues, such as scratched discs causing errors during software installation. Common themes involve boot failures, startup repair, and alternative recovery methods when standard repair CDs are ineffective.
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    Windows 7 Clicking on Start Menu and Taskbar Items Doesn't Launch Program

    This is a recurring but inconsistent issue that I'm going through. Essentially, upon starting up my computer, from time to time, I have no yet been able to isolate what may cause this issue, I will find that I cannot launch programs from their shortcuts in the Quick Start or Taskbar menu. As of...
    • Chamenas
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    • application error application launch chkdsk computer issues firefox inconsistent memory usage performance process management repair cd restart software bugs start menu startup issues system repair taskbar troubleshooting user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 RC Install

    This was a real Mother......! But I finally got it done, with all my files and applications re-installed. There are limits to what can be restored from backup, and I had do do a lot of it manually. I have to say, that my sanity was seriously challenged during my repeated attempts - at least four...
    • sisyphus
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    • application backup data issues disk issues endurance error file restoration freezing installation polishing paste rc build repair cd sanity challenge setup guide system restore tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows Vista Boot Problem (Blank Screen & Cursor Only)

    When starting my laptop (Dell Dimension 9100, 1GB RAM, 1.8GHZ Centrino, GeForce 6800 Go) I get the BIOS screen and the standard Vista loading screen. However when Vista finishes loading I am left with a totally black screen and a mouse cursor. No background pic, no explorer etc. I don't really...
    • Unregistered
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    • black screen boot issues centrino cursor dell explorer geforce hardware issues laptop loading screen ram repair cd safe mode tech support troubleshooting vista loading windows vista
    • Replies: 49
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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