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• Need to backup all programs and files without the System Image

  Hi all

  Recently, I myself in a dilemma. I installed 4 additional disks with the intention of creating a RAID volume supported by the BIOS. To do this, I need to change the BIOS setting of the controller which includes all the volumes, including my boot drive (that I don't intend to RAID). The problem I have is that when I pass the UEFI to RAID controller, Windows Recovery will not use the System Image I did. He said that the volume was created under a different arrangement (Bios vs. EFI).

  What are my options? Is there a different backup setting, which allows to keep all my installed software? I am not concerned with the data that I can copy it to an external volume, but it would take several days to get all of my software reinstalled. I would like to avoid this. I guess I'll have to reinstall Windows Pro 8.1 and then use a backup program to restore everything. If this is the case, then I need to know which backup program will work. If there is a better way, I would like to know. I see my options in the form, get another backup program, get a map of controller for the boot drive or the RAID volume or just reinstall.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Thank you very much for the detailed information.

  You can search the application using your favorite search engine, helping you to backup all programs and files without the System Image.

  Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  For more information, you can ask your question on the TechNet forums

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=w8itpro

  Hope the helps of information. Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• How to transfer all programs and files to another hard drive

  I want to transfer all my programs and files on another hard drive.  How I could do. ?  my windows has been preloaded.

  Hello

  programs need to be reinstalled from the original media

  You cannot transfer installed programs

  to transfer files, read this:

  Move your folders and files of the user to a different partition

  http://www.vista4beginners.com/move-user-files-folders-to-another-partition

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  and I think you should dissipate what you try to do

  Another question in the repair of Vista, that you want to move that installed full operating system, not only programs and the files on another hard drive

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-system/how-to-transfer-Windows-onto-a-new-harddrive/33df38cf-9477-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  and read this on how to back up your data and also make a complete pc backup

  make backups on an external hard drive or DVD

  see if this information helps you

  How to make a backup of your data

  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-backup-your-data

  How to restore your files

  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-restore-files

  the 1st link below is how do the backup complete pc

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial145.html

  and that is how do to recover the backup complete pc

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial144.html

  and here is the information of microsoft in restoring a system image backup

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

• all programs and files in the menu start (excpet 4-5) have disappeared.

  I use vista.  When I click on the start menu, there are no programs not listed and when I choose all PROGRAMS there are only 8 folders listed.

  I stopped twice and logged on as user admin and regular with the same results.  All of these programs were here 2 days ago (do not use computer yesterday).

  I can use Explorer to open files on the c drive and the programs open from there without any problem.

  any suggestions...

  Thank you for your response.

  I did a system restore to 4-5 days before I noticed the problem and still had.  To make a long story short, I went 30 days to discover the culprit.

  I had downloaded a spy software called Comodo a month ago.  I care for her so I unistaleld it.  During uninstallation, he deleted my program files on the start menu.  Rather unusual, I think, so I don't have the time to uninstall a 2nd with the same result.

  I removed the Comodo manually and the system is back to normal.

  See you soon

• Keep all programs and files on a CD, so there is nothing on the computer

  Hello

  In years past, I used to keep all my files and programs on a "floppy". I can do this in Vista, so there is nothing but the OS and the A / virus on the HARD drive, and when I use the computer, I just loaded my CD, and then select the files or the programs I want to use.

  AD

  On Monday, December 6, 2010 16:13:59 + 0000, aidee584 wrote:
   
   
  > In the past years, I used to keep all my files and programs on a "floppy".
   
   
  On a floppy disk? Then you had very little information and very little, very small
  programs.
   
   
  > I can do this in Vista, so there is nothing but the OS and the A / virus on the HARD drive, and when I use the computer, I just loaded my CD, and then select the files or the programs I want to use.
   
   
   
  Two separate issues here:
   
  1. you can do with the data (if you have little evidence enough that it is
  fits on a CD). There is no problem, except that you must think
  all with no copy of this CD, as backup.
   
  2. you can * not * do with programs (with the exception of one very occasional
  -generally small and simple program). The programs must be installed on
  the hard drive. And this isn't a Vista problem, there is a problem with all
  versions of Windows.
   
   
   

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• If I do not have a windows vista sp2 install disk how can I erase all programs and files from the laptop?

  I would remove ALL of my laptop which is running vista Sp2 and I have not a disk to install it from what can do?

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

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  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

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  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

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  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• Why all my programs and files open with Microsoft word?

  All my programs and files open with Microsoft Word and I need to know how to change that?

  I've seen that happen before when opening a program via a shortcut (for example. LNK file), you are asked what type of program to open it with. After Word selection using the Select a program from a list of programs installedand check always use the selected program to open this type of file, the Word document referenced by the shortcut of origin opens in Word, as it should.

  The problem is that now all shortcuts (for example. LNK files) on the desktop or in the browser will want to be opened by Word. This is known as a file association. . The same condition can occur if you have performed these actions on one. JPG or even a. EXE, but the. LNK explanation is much more likely.

  This has happened enough that a small utility was written to cancel the. LNK file association was created. There is a registry hack to do this, but I recommend the utility unLNK for its ease of use.

  I used to send people on another site to download this utility, but this site has become confused with all the ads and fake download links. I put a copy on by SkyDrive own here.

  

  Just download, then use the utility to unassociate the. LNK files for the user or globally delete the file type and let windows rebuild a new default.

  • If this proposal of solution solves your problem, please go back and mark as answer for others to consider.

• I recently tried to open a new pdf file using an existing program Acrobat Reader and it changed the extensions of all programs and .pdf desktop icons, making them unusable.  I uninstalled Reader and extensions have been fixed.  But when I installed the dr

  I recently tried to open a new pdf file using an existing program Acrobat Reader and it changed the extensions of all programs and .pdf desktop icons, making them unusable.  I uninstalled Reader and extensions have been fixed.  But when I installed the drive again - the latest version (DC) it happened again.  How can I fix it?  I am on Windows 7

  Hi donaldm78047015,

  Try the solution mentioned in this KB doc. https://helpx.Adobe.com/Acrobat/KB/application-file-icons-change-Acrobat.html

  Kind regards

  Nicos

• Can I upgrade to vista without deleting my xp programs and files?

  upgrade

  Can I upgrade to vista without deleting my xp programs and files? I don't want to lose my programs/files downloaded, but I don't want to argue with remove them and reinstall later

  Yes, you can perform an upgrade "On the spot" and all your personal data and software applications will be available in Vista (provided that they are compatible Vista).

  As always, you should create a backup Image in XP before you begin the upgrade, just in case. Also check that you still have your XP product key. If this isn't the case, then use one of the below product key finders.

  Also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-Vista

  -The key finder software product-

  Here are some utilities, which will display your product keys:

  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

  Note: Also check the side of your PC case or at the bottom of the laptop for the
  Key OEM code. If there is a sticker with the code, it will probably not
  corresponds to what is displayed by the utilities mentioned above as OEM such as
  Dell use an internal key code when they build your PC.

  The key on the sticker code should be used with your Windows CD
  (who came if everything goes well with your PC) If you need to reinstall Windows.

  --------------------------------- Image Backup Software ---------------------------------------------

  Acronis True Image 2011 - has a fully functional trial version of 30 days available.
  (Note: install Acronis and then create a bootable media restoration/rescue CD before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
  The version comparison: http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/comparison.html
  True Image User Guides and documentation:
  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/download/docs/

  Free alternative:
  EASEUS Todo Backup home V2
  (Note: Todo Install, then create a diskette "emergency" before you start creating your first image backup)
  http://www.TODO-backup.com/

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• I lost my accessory under Start, all programs, and accessibility.

  Original title: Technical Support.

  I have Windows XP Home Professional with Service Pack 3. I lost my accessory under Start, all programs, and accessibility. I want to use the calculator, but he's not here, I mean Windows components. They were deleted for a reason. He questioned the Service Pack 3 Cd, but I have only the CD with Service Pack 2. How can I reinstall them?

  System File Checker will not work for you for two reasons:

  1. He will ask the installation CD XP sp3 - which is not
  2. Even if you have the correct CD, this isn't what SFC

  Instead, see AccRestore - restores the missing Accessories group shortcut (this is a web site with confidence you can securely download the zip file, after you download the file, do a right click and "Extract all" and then double-click on the extracted exe file)

• MS complete PC Backup and Restore for Vista Ultimate backup programs and files?

  I'm new to computers and there is still a lot to learn, I have an OS Vista Home Premium and I think to upgrade to Ultimate and I read that the complete PC Backup and restore can be used with MS Virtual Server to back up the computer. But what I read didn't specifically tell me if she saves some programs I downloaded, it says full backup but computer language being what it is I don't quite mean it as programs and files, which is what I'm interested in. So I can save my programs and files with this system? I don't want to go all the time, trouble and upgrade costs if I can only do half of what I want to do. Thanks a lot for any help on this idea.

  Hello

  When you perform a full backup of the computer, all programs, files and system settings are included.

  Read the articles for more details:

  Back up your programs, files and system settings

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files

  See also:

  Back up and restore: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

• Transfer programs and files from vista to windows7 diff computers?

  How can I transfer programs and files from my previous laptop running windows vista on my new one that works on windows 7? I have a 320 GB external hard drive... someone please help cause I have a lot of programs on my previous laptop which i have already paid and don't want to lose them or have to buy it again...

  You can transfer data and settings using Windows Easy Transfer files

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-easy-transfer

  Programs need to be reinstalled. If you can reinstall the programs without having to pay for them still depends on the license agreement. Some programs allow you to transfer to another computer if remove you it from the current computer. Some programs allow multiple installations. Some programs require buying a new copy.

• Transfer programs and files from one computer to another

  My old computer is an HP ME edition. I transferred programs and files to a HP with Vista Home Premium. Will the old programs and files, my computer run more slowly, and can I remove the old ME programs and files without interfearing with Vista OS?  Thank you

  First of all, you can not transfer programs from one computer to another - well, you can try, but it almost certainly won't work because the programs must be installled to make sure that ALL the files and registry entries are added correctly and created.  Delete, nothing like you have transferred because it will be of no use and just take place.

  As far that range from data, you can transfer data and should not affect the performance of your system (unless you have a LOT of files - and I mean a LOT).  Move them to the appropriate folders in your user profile to make them easier to find (and backup).

  Certainly, you can delete the old program files and data that you have transferred without causing any problem for Vista.  Just be careful that you ONLY delete these files and do not delete Vista files accidentally while you do.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Search programs and files option is missing in my Start menu.

  Start menu problem

  search programs and files option is missing in my departure menu.i uses windows7.can of assistance for me?

  Do you mean in the Start Menu search box is missing.

  If so, try these 2 methods...

  1. start > Panel > programs and features > column to the left, click enable features or disable > (wait for it to load) > scroll to find Windows Search > check the box in front > OK when finished.

  2. start > all programs > Accessories > scroll to find Run > until it clicks > in the run box, type services.msc > click OK > scroll to find Windows Search > until it clicks >

  left column, click on restart the service.

  Make sure that under status... He says Started

  under type of startup... it says automatic (d...

  IF not, right-click on Windows Search > properties >

  in startup type, click on the pointer, and then select Automatic (delayed start)

  to the service status, click Start

  Click OK when finished.

  Services output window.

  Reset.

  Search box is restored under Start menu?

• How to unlock DEP; Window grey DEP balls; Want To «Turn On DEP for all programs» and Services except those I select

  Under Start, computer, properties, advanced, Control Panel, performance, settings, Data Execution Prevention (DEP)...  The functions of ball in gray and it seems that DEP is locked.  Yet one can disable DEP using bcdedit.exe that MS wrote a short article on how to do it.  I would like to use this select method rather then disable DEP on the entire machine.

  Someone knows how to fix this 'feature '?  Thank you.

  Open in administrator cmd

  If the DEP is grayed out then try this: this RUN cmd

  Activation:

  bcdedit.exe/set {current} nx AlwaysOn
  bcdedit.exe/set {current} nx optin

  To turn off:

  bcdedit.exe/set {current} nx AlwaysOff

  To turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.

  Click Add to add the programs (32-bit) that you do not want to use the DEP feature. Navigate to the .exe file of the program you want to add to the DEP exclusion list and select it, and then click Open.Click OK to apply.

  10. restart the computer to apply the changes