After i Downloaded I-tunes and i restarted my computer i havn't been able to log on whats the problem can someone helpyou can get to the log-on screen, but then can't log in? what happens when you try? and please give as much info as possible.when i turn on the computer and it goes to the sign in screen i get a startup repair screen which is searching for problems and then i get a message saying i need to remove the ipod from my computer but i can't sign in as the administrator to remove ithave you TRIED starting up with the ipod unhooked from the computer?yes the ipod is unhooked but i keep getting the same thing and its saying my computer is running in a limited diagnostic stateplease READ this info from Microsoft on system recovery:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/help/2b3724d1-f4ad-5b26-16dc-3e9e66f4be5e1033.mspx

at the bottom of the page you will see another link to move forward on this issue it includes this info:

 To access the System Recovery Options menu
 If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disc, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

If you have a Windows installation disc:

 
 1.  Insert the installation disc.
 
2.  Restart your computer.

Click the Start BUTTON , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.
 
3.  If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

NoteIf your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check the information that came with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: FREQUENTLY asked questions.
 
4.  Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
 
5.  Click Repair your computer.
 
6.  Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
 
7.  On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.
 
 

If your computer has preinstalled recovery options:

 
 1.  Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer.

Click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Lock button , and then click Restart.
 
2.  Do one of the following:

• If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you will need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
 
• If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
 
 
3.  On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then press ENTER. (If Repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include the System Recovery Options menu as a preinstalled recovery option.)
 
4.  Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
 
5.  Select a user name and enter the password, and then click OK.
 
6.  On the System Recovery Options menu, click a tool to open it.
 
 
 
do i have to be logged in to reinstall everythingread it , read it again and do a system recovery, nothing will be lost unless you make the mistake of a new install. If you RECOVER to an earlyer date all from that date forward will be lost though. The 2 microsoft pages I gave you explain it all.i can do a system recovery without being logged inHave you tried booting into Safe Mode or Last Known Good Configuration?

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