[nrhine1]

Hello...I currently have a major problem that stemmed from a very simple problem..it wasn't really a problem at all I was simply trying to make my system Dual Boot Vista and Linux..

After following some professional-looking instructions on making a dual boot, I came to a halt when I couldn't shrink my partition enough.
I followed another set of instructions to enable me to shrink my partition, which ended up being a very bad idea.

Exactly what I did can be found here: http://forums.techar...help/688371.htm under post number 9
I ended up disabling System Restore, hibernation, pagefiles, and the kernel memory dump, as suggested.

Then I ran the suggested utility that defragged my drive...
I tried to open up control panel, and it is a blank window that disappears after about 5 seconds. I did some searching and found it was the Software Licensing service that stopped working. I tried to restart it but it says the file cannot be found error: 80070570. I can't run system restore, because there is no more restore point left (why did i do this...)

I do have an external hard drive that I made a backup copy of my entire hd before all of this about 10 days ago. I found the system restore files on it, but I can't open them from my current system.

I also tried reinstalling SP1. I can't uninstall SP1 (no system restore). I really don't care about making a dual boot anymore. I just want to be able to see my control panel again. Thanks

Edited by nrhine1, 23 May 2009 - 04:08 PM.

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Hi there,

Start > all programs > accessories > right click command prompt > select run as administrator. in the new window type sfc /scannow and hit enter, Note the space between c and /. Your system will now self check. Have your CD or recovery disc to hand, if needed it will ask for it. When all finished, type exit and re-boot.

Kev..

[kevinf80]

Hi there,

Start > all programs > accessories > right click command prompt > select run as administrator. in the new window type sfc /scannow and hit enter, Note the space between c and /. Your system will now self check. Have your CD or recovery disc to hand, if needed it will ask for it. When all finished, type exit and re-boot.

Kev..

[nrhine1]

kevinf80,

I ran what you suggested.

here's the display:
"
c:\Windows\system32>sfc \scannow

Beginning system scan. This process will take some time

Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 68% complete.

Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation
"


any ideas?

[kevinf80]

I think I`d go for a install/repair option if you have your original installation disc, its pretty straightforward and you will not loose any Data/Programs etc.

1/ make sure your PC can boot directly from the Vista DVD. Obviously, most modern PCs can. With older machines you may need to check the PC's BIOS

2/ Start the PC

3/ Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive, Re-boot your pc

4/ A Black screen will appear with the words 'Press any key to boot from CD or DVD'

5/ Press Any key to start the booting process

6/ A new screen will now appear with a progress bar. The legend say's 'Windows is loading files'

7/ After a few minutes the Microsoft copyright window will appear and another small progress bar will be visible

8/ You will next see a Blue curtained screen

9/ After a short while the Language option screen will appear

10/ Select your language and keyboard language and the Click the Next button

11/ At the bottom left of the next screen - the Install screen, Click on the Repair Your Computer option

12/ The System recovery options will now search for your Windows Vista installation

13/ Once the Vista installation has been located, Highlight it and then Click the Next button

14/ You are now presented with the following set of recovery options

* Startup repair - This automatically fixes problems that are preventing Windows from starting etc.
* System Restore - This will Restore Windows to an earlier point in time
* Windows Complete PC Restore - This will completely restore your entire PC - programs, system settings and files - from a back up that you have previously created (Available in Windows Vista Business, Enterprise and Ultimate editions only)
* Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool - This checks your computer's memory hardware for errors

I`d go for the first option "startup repair" and follow the prompts. When you turn on your pc to insert the disc create a restore point before re-booting.

Kev....

[nrhine1]

Thanks...I was looking for another option other than that though...
I guess there is no way around it?

I'm not home right now, so I don't have access to my startup disk. i won't be able to get it for another week.

is there any other solution?

thanks a bunch

[kevinf80]

I suppose you could try "last known good configuration" Instructions available Here Put your cursor on the last option and left click, it will expand and give you the instructions, hope it helps.

Kev....

[usasma]

This post has some links to Startup Repair ISO's that you can download and burn to a DVD: http://usasma.vox.co...epair-isos.html