Windows Vista won't upload

Help. My HP G50 will start but the Windows Vista will not upload. I've pressed the F 10 and F 11 buttons. Memory is good. I've backed up my files using the F 11 back up function. I've tried to go back to an earlier date using system restore, no results. Can I reset the computer to factory defaults, there is function in the F 11 button, and then retrieve my files. Do I need a recovery disc?
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Your subject is a tad strange. I believe you may mean that you can start your notebook, but the boot does not get as far as the Windows Vista login screen. Is that accurate?
From the description you have given, I suggest that you will need to use your recovery media to recover your notebok to the state in which it was delivered to you.
Be aware that a recovery deletes all of the files.
If you want to recover the files then you will need to use the backup funstion of the Recovery manager when it asks you if you want to bakup your files. Backup the files to an external disk connected to the notebook by usb. If you skip that step then your files will be deleted and gone.
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