Thomas
This is a Windows XP newsgroup. You should post to a Windows Vista
newsgroup.
http://aumha.org/support.htm
Is the computer dual boot?
This may be your solution:
Error message when you start Windows Vista: "The Windows Boot
Configuration Data file is missing required information"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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thomas wrote:
> my laptop is not starting
>
> i get a black screen with the error code
>
> oxc0000034 251/68746
>
> the machine does try to self repair but with no success, it suggests
> removing any devices that are attached, such as cameras or music
> players, none of which have been attached.
>
> have tried system restore with no success.
>
> problem started after updating windows vista