Stuck in windows error recovery window

Try this
Press f12 then advanced options, then Automatic repair or other options listed below:
From page 115 of your user manual-
Advanced options
Choosing this option presents you with another set of
options:
System Restore
? System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to
return the computer to a state at which it was performing
properly. Restore points are created:
? When new hardware or software is installed
? Manually by the user
System Image Recovery
Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a
specific image provided by the user.
116 If Something Goes Wrong
The Windows® operating system is not working
Automatic Repair
This feature automates the repair process. The Operating
System will automatically look for problems and repair them
if possible.
Command Prompt
The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced
users.
Startup Settings
In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options
found on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key
during the Windows® boot process:
? Enable low resolution video mode
Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at low
resolution. This allows you to reset your display settings
in the event they have been improperly set.
? Enable debugging mode
Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode
? Enable boot logging
Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed
during startup
? Enable Safe Mode
Starts Windows® with a minimal set of drivers and
services. If the computer starts and runs in Safe Mode,
you will know the Operating System is most likely
working properly and that you should look to third-party
applications or drivers for the source of your problem.
? Disable driver signature enforcement
Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be
installed
? Disable early-launch anti-malware protection
Allows drivers to initialize without being measured by the
Anti-malware driver
? Disable automatic restart on system failure
Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an
error causes it to fail. Choose this option only if
Windows® is stuck in a loop where it fails, attempts to
restart, and fails again repeatedly.
SOLVED Recovery Your new PC needs to be repaired Boot configuration error...

Restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer Windows Advanced Options Menu Please select an option: Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice select safe mode with command prompt Click start run type cmd press Enter black screen should open DOS mode this will vary depending on your operating system type in net user username For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator It will prompt you to enter the new password. Enter the new password and the password is changed if this fails you will need to Select safe mode with networking to download you could download all of these or just one save them to a usb drive for later use if one fails to remove the password Windows Password Recovery Basic http://majorgeeks.com/CmosPwd_d239.html A CMOS BIOS password recovery tool Editors note: This tool should only be used by experienced computer users. Please see the enclosed read me if you would like to run it from Windows. Failure to follow instructions (from Windows) will cause your anti-virus to flag this as a virus. http://majorgeeks.com/Dr._Freeware_System_Utilities_d6416.html Dr.Freeware System Utilities which includes data recovery software, data backup, password reset tools for Windows helps you to maintain your system. Dr.Freeware is freeware, you can download and use it for free. Hope this helps.

I don't think it is your hard drive but here is what you could do:
Press F8 at start up to enter start options, choose safe mode with networking or last known good configuration.
Use the built in system recovery, press F11 or F12 at start up to enter recovery partition.
Use a set of recovery disc to do a system repair or to install new original operating system.
Order the recovery disc set from the website by model and serial number.

PCHELPSTER007 from youtube

Had that problem a few times myself.
Only way I could fix was to restore back to factory condition.
As you boot, watch bottom of screen closely.
depending on system, Should need to press F2, F10, possibly F12, might even be Del.
Most likely you didn't get restore disk, or have made one.
If you do, insert disk before boot up. System should boot to DvD.
Don't forget once restored to update.
Hope this helps
Don

Get windows 7, or downgrade to xp. lol kidding. During the start up, i beleve its either f11 or f12 press them it should bring you to a boot screen. follow option. or you can use the compaqs built in recovery system. reinstall your system. vista has a option to save its old files for transfer.

do you have a recovery cd or a copy of windows xp, try pressing f12 to get to a boot menu or f8, to get to a safe boot option or a last previes known good option, or some thing like this. press these options on off on off just before it goes to load the windows. try that hope it helps

On new Dell notebook computers some have recovery partitions which are accessible by pressing F8 during boot and choosing Repair My Computer. This will allow you to open the recovery options. Others use Dell Data Safe in Windows to recover the computer to factory settings. So although some Dell's have these options most need recovery discs to get the job done.

If you still have the recovery discs available then press F11 or F12 depending on which one is the boot menu and boot from the CD and reinstall Vista from it onth the hard drive.

You need to do a recovery using the recovery console. There is an option during startup, if you are running XP or later, to press F11 for emergency recovery.

Press F11 and choose the option to recover and backup.

This will backup all files and programs currently installed on your computer.

After the recovery process finishes, you will have to go through the process of setting up your computer, like you did when you first bought it.

After you are all setup again, it is a good idea to create recovery disks under the 'Start' menu, 'Recovery' option.

Hi,
Boot your computer with the recovery CD In the Drive.
You should get the option ** Boot From CD**
highlight click Yes, and overwrite the O/S.
This will re-install windows over your existing version, replacing any corrupt-deleted-missing Files.
mike @ compurepair.