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July 27th, 2014 23:00
windows 7 error recovery, windows failed to start
My Sons Dell Inspiron 15R N5110 Service Tag:<ADMIN NOTE: Service tag removed per privacy policy>
, Windows 7 It hasn't been used in a month, Battery was dead, charged over night (Batt at 100%) & started. and get the following....
"Windows error Recovery" Windows failed to start. A Recent hardware or software change might be the cause.it would keep doing this...even in Safe Mode.
I then launched start up repair, then I get this message "windows startup repair cannot repair this computer automatically"
"System restore", I tried a system restore but had no restore points saved. I then restored to "Factory Install". Every thing went smooth but still goes to the same message "Windows error Recovery" at startup.
I then ran the ePSA diagnostics and everything passed. Rebooted & back to the "Windows error Recovery" screen
I then went to F2 at start up to check the boot sequence,
"Main" System time & Date are wrong. If I try to change them or anything it says "Setup is Locked! Enter the admin password into security -> Unlock setup to enable changes. I don't know this password & it wont let me Set Admin password on security page. I got password & fixed the date & time but still does the same thing.
Current boot sequence is
1- Diskette (which I dont have)
2- Hard drive
3- USB sorage device
4- cd/dvd/cd- rw drive
5- eSATA
6- Network
Any ideas??
Thanks!

