Windows 7 Blank desktop, temp profile is loaded.

[Dekken]

Hello,

I have a problem with my windows 7 Installation.
Every time I boot to windows it hangs and says "Preparing your windows" and after that I get a blank screen.
This happened after I removed the Windows XP I had on the same HHD, and extended the Windows 7 partition.
I can not enter safe mode, since it has the same issue.
All I can do is open task manager/regedit/run/cmd....I have tried running sfc /scannow but it fails at 15% with some weird error.
I have also tried messing up with the profiles using the regedit, ProfileList.
That also did not help, it keeps creating Temp profiles.
Windows system repair also did not help. It said everything is correct and working fine.

Any ideas? I have googled for hours, tried every solution and nothing worked.
I REALLY DON'T WANT TO RE-INSTALL WINDOWS.

Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're facing a challenging issue with your Windows 7 installation after removing Windows XP and extending the Windows 7 partition. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the problem before considering a reinstallation: 1. Check Disk for Errors: - Run a disk check to ensure there are no issues with the disk causing the boot problem. - Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter. - In the Command Prompt, type chkdsk C: /f /r /x and press Enter. - Replace C: with the drive letter where Windows is installed. 2. Check System Files: - Since the sfc /scannow command failed, you might need to run it from a Windows installation disc or another bootable media. - Boot from the Windows installation disc, choose "Repair your computer," and run sfc /scannow. 3. Boot Configuration Data: - Use Command Prompt to rebuild the BCD: - Boot from a Windows installation disc or another bootable media. - Enter Command Prompt and type the following commands:

 bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /rebuildbcd

4. Last Known Good Configuration: - During boot, press F8 repeatedly to access Advanced Boot Options. - Choose "Last Known Good Configuration" to attempt to start the computer using the most recent settings that worked. 5. System Restore: - If available, try performing a System Restore to a point before you encountered the issue. - Boot from a Windows installation disc and choose "Repair your computer" > "System Restore." 6. Registry Backup Restore: - If you previously backed up the registry, you can try restoring the registry settings to a point before the issue occurred. If none of these solutions work, you may need to consider a Windows repair installation to fix the system without losing your files and programs. However, if all fails, a reinstall might be the only option left to resolve the issue. Remember to back up important data before performing any repairs or reinstallation to prevent data loss. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of these steps!