Rather not duplicate my posting but best urgent help here, at this since noon missing important deadlines and more.
Originally posted under Windows Vista forum but gave yet to receive a complete response to resolve the issue. Appreciate anyone's skill & ability if you can help. See:
HELP! Laptop Won't Finish Startup - Win Vista SP2
http://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/help-laptop-wont-finish-startup-win-vista-sp2/

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