Window 7 stays on starting windows screen on my hpe-500y

when i turn my desktop on it first says " Windows failed to start ". It then gives two options: start windows normally or Launch start up repair. when i launch windows 7 goes through the startup process, then it just stays on the Starting Windows Screen. when i press startup lauch repair it goes to a blue screen where i can still move the mouse but nothing else. WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THIS ???????????????????

Hello Tha209Sav,
We need to see if you can get into safe mode. Once you are in safe mode we need to see if we can go back to a time before the issue started happening.
This Microsoft Answers thread addresses the same issue you are experiencing.
windows failed to start.A recent hardware or software change might be the cause.
1. Restart your computer if it is powered on.
2. Tap the F8 key after your computer initially powers on.
3. Once you see the Advanced Boot Options menu you can stop tapping.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight your selection.
5. Select Safe Mode and press Enter.
6. You should see drivers loading, and then please wait.
7. You should then be at the Welcome Screen.
8. Logon to your computer
Once the system boots into Safe Mode, try restoring the system and check if it helps, here are the steps:
1. Click Start, type system restore in the Start Search box, and then click System Restore in the Programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue. 2. In the System Restore dialog box, click Choose a different restore point, and then click Next.
3. In the list of restore points, click a restore point that was created before you began to experience the issue, and then click next.
4. Click Finish.
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