C:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt -Windows 8.1 err. Urgent help life/death matter M.Sc. thesis (career on line)

C:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt   -is the message I see on my Dell n series 3512(laptop) when I selected the option of startup repair now I don't have a USB or DVD n I don't want to lose my data as it dates back to three years ago and all my data regardinh my thesis is on it. I put in a lot hours to collect that data, it is unique and non retrievable and crucial to my masters and I don't want to lose it, so please in the name of any God help to get through  to the Desktop of my lappy

A word of advice for the future, which is basic: 

You should always have your data backed up to at least two external media destinations (external hard drive, DVDs, flash drive) in case of system file corruption and/or hard drive failure

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See if this assists you with your Repair options.

You can use the power button to restart your computer three times. This will start the Windows Recovery Environment.

"How To Access Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 or 8.1"

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/open-advanced-startup-options-windows-8.htm

"How to Boot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 8 and 8.1"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/4935-startup-options-menu-boot-windows-8-a.html

There is detailed information here too.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2843-automatic-repair-run-windows-8-a.html

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And please read this method:

"How to Boot to "System Recovery Options" in Windows 8 and 8.1"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2269-system-recovery-options-boot-windows-8-a.html

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"Create installation media for Windows 8.1"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

A similar Tutorial which may also assist you

"Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1"

http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/create-installation-media-windows-81

In the first screen of this very simple wizard, you need to choose the following:

Language. English – en-us if you're in the United States.

Edition. Windows 8.1 (Core), Windows 8.1 N, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro N, or Windows 8.1 Single Language.

Architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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"How to Create a Bootable USB or DVD with a Windows 8 or 8.1 ISO"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

   Warning

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Follow these Dell troubleshooting steps:

"Computer Will Not Boot to Microsoft Windows 8 or Windows 8.1"

http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN115652/EN

Table of Contents:

1. Specific Windows 8 No Boot Issues
2. Verify the Computer Finishes Initial Power-Up (POST)
3. Repair your Windows 8 Operating System
4. Check for Specific Error Messages
5. Run a Computer Diagnostic: If you are unable to boot the system to access the Dell Online Diagnostics, use the Dell Pre-boot System Diagnostics.
6. Rest the BIOS to Default Values
7. Unplug All External Devices
8. Virus and Malware Troubleshooting
9. Restore the Operating System to Factory Settings

"What Dell diagnostic tools can I use to fix hardware problems?"

http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN114988/EN

"Resolve Hardware Issues Using ePSA or PSA Diagnostics and Guide to Error Codes"

http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN133583/EN

Cheers.