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Hi I have an Acer 5101 laptop when i turn it on i am getting windows failed to start and 2 options Launch start up repair or s

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Try launching 'Start up Repair'. It might solve your problem. If it couldn't solve, insert your OS CD that's come with your laptop and try repair or refresh. If its windows 8, there will be a refresh option, that will help you.
Try launching 'Start up Repair'. It might solve your problem. If it couldn't solve, insert your OS CD that's come with your laptop and try repair or refresh. If its windows 8, there will be a refresh option, that will help you.
 
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