Windows Vista32 Basic
Toshiba Satellite, Laptop. Model L355-S7915
Computer History:
Drive C virus infected beyond repair.
Installed Windows Vista32 Basic into partition Drive E, creating Dual-Boot.
Months later, intended to delete Drive C & merge space to Drive E (unable to format primary drive)
Clean Installed Drive C, Windows Vista32 Home Premium (with intention to eventually merge E's space to C)
Immediately following clean install, Drive E displayed bottom-right notice of being "Not Genuine"
Attempted from Drive E to use a program "Windows Vista Activation Tool Kit 2.2" to get rid of the notice, failure resulted in problem.
Problem:
Bios appears to begin properly. Normally, it gives an option as to which OS to run--it currently finishes the bios screen, then displays a black screen with a blinking dos-cursor. F8 accesses 'Setup' and 'Boot Manager' (have tried neither option). I currently cannot access either OS, and am afraid to do anything further without advise.
Acceptable Conclusion:
Willing to accept total loss of both OS if necessary. Ability to salvage or Clean Install Drive C, with ability to retrieve saved files from Drive E.
Clarify: I do NOT want to bypass activation. I DO want to return this computer to a state that is usable, preferably without losing personal files on Drive E.
Requesting assistance, please.
Edited by Sarous, 16 August 2012 - 12:11 PM.