I've taken a look throughout the board and seen that my type of request is common. I can't get Windows 7 to run. I have a Dell Inspiron that was purchased directly through Dell only 3 weeks ago. No sign of a problem until I shut down to restart and it wouldn't come back. Can't start in safe mode either. I tried your suggestions from this thread: http://www.GeekPolice.net/operating-systems-f20/windows-7-won-t-start-up-t24064.htm to no avail. Everything I do leads me back to a Windows Error Recovery screen that prompts Windows start-up repair that leads me to stall out at a blue screen with a bird on a branch. Any input would be greatly appreciated. You guys have never let me down before. Thanks.