Help Lost Windows Vista Startup screen

[smstock1]

I have a laptop with Windows Vista startup screen and while downloading the System Mechanic software,I clicked on wrong thing and deleted this,now comp won't reboot,displays screen to reinstall The Windows Vista startup CD that came with my Comp.I didn't get this CD when purchasing my cop.What do I do to get the startup screen back.I'm a beginner with this problem.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

What exactly did you do?

Also, do you have the Windows Vista CD from Microsoft?

[smstock1]

When downloading the software of System Mechanic,it was cleaning up my comp and said I had corruption in the rebooting  place and to click to clean it up.After clicking this I lost my Windows Vista startup screen.It displayed message to reinstall my Windows startup CD,but didn't get a CD when purchasing my laptop.Is there anything else I can do to get my startup screen back?

[patio]

System Mechanic has some powerful components that can wonk things but i guess you have found that out at this point.
Check the laptop manuf. website or your Manual for instructions on how to use the hidden system partition to return the machine to Day One status...
Unfortunately using this procedure is going to wipe all your data and any Programs installed after you got the machine.

[smstock1]

  Someone said I could do a system restore by rebooting and hold down the F8 key and select safe mode then restore my comp.Will it be safe to do this?I have also located another Windows Vista CD from a friend,if I run this n my comp,will my Windows screen come back up?Thanks for your time.

[Broni]

You can try Safe Mode, if your computer will go there.
You can also use your friend DVD to do some repairs. Manual: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

[smstock1]

Thanks very much.I will try and get back to you if it works.

[smstock1]

 I've tried to get into computer ,but impossible can't get into safe mode,and my friends Vista CD says for a different name brand only.Will it be safe to install it on mine?My laptop is a Hp pavillion and Cd is for a passario laptop.Would it be better to burn a Windows Vista Recovery CD?If so,where is a place to do this,and I may need instructions of how this is down,as I'm totally a beginner.I'm e-mailing from another computer.
Thanks,

[patio]

That is what's known as an OEM CD...it is tied to the hardware it shipped with and will probably not allow an install on your machine at all.
On top of the drivers all being completely different.

[smstock1]

   Ok thats what I thought.Now what do I do?Should I just go to the HP site and order a Windows Vista Startup CD for my computer.Will this get my computer back up and running.HP should have sent this CD with all new computers instead of charging for it.Thankyou very much,as its been a pleasure soeaking with all who are knowledgeable about computers.

[patio]

If the HP came installed with Vista then it is located on a hidden partition on that machine...
Check HP's site for instructions on accessing it.
I believe you can also follow their directions to create a bootable recovery DVD...too big for CD.
You are allowed to do this twice so put it in a safe place.

I'd still order a Vista DVD though if they will ship it to you...handy to have.

[Broni]

HP recovery partition - F11 at start.

You can also....

Create Vista Recovery Disc.

Option 1:
http://www.c4consulting.com.au/soluctions/vista/VISTA%20SOLUCTIONS.htm

Option 2:
Download Vista Recovery Disc iso image: http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/
Burn it to CD, or DVD: http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+to+a+CD+or+DVD

Boot from created disk.
At first screen click on Repair your computer:

This will bring you to a new screen where the repair process will look for all Windows Vista installations on your computer. When done you will be presented with the System Recovery Options dialog box:

After this, it will present you with a list of options including startup repair, system restore and command prompt:

Try System Restore, first.
If that doesn't work, try Startup Repair.

[smstock1]

Thankyou very much,I will try what you have suggested,not sure I know how to creat the iso download ,as can't get the link to open.You have been very helpful.
Thanks,

[Broni]

Yeah, the site is temporarily down, so see here: http://iso.snoekonline.com/iso.htm

[smstock1]

Great info,but I think I better get someone more knowledgeable about doing this,as this looks like greek to me,and I'm just a beginner and afraid I will do something wrong and cause damage to the computer I'm on now.For someone like you this is probably very simple,and you gave great directions.Will see if I can find someone  to help.
Thanks,