Hello carpetcleaner ,
I think you need to do a start-up repair , this tutorial from bleeping
computers explains how
http://www.bleepingc...utorial148.html
You may also not have a Full install disk , so this will do .
http://neosmart.net/...-disc-download/
Nb. you do not need to use a torrent down-loader for this disc just
double click on the down loaded link and select the browser of choice
.
Some people have reported problems when they have burned this disk
with Nero , I have had no problems with Vista's burner or Cdburnerxp ,
just slow the burn speed down a bit , it' not a race !
If start-up repair does not do it for you try system restore .
Good luck