Back to Vista after Windows 7 RC expires

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• How to roll back to vista after an upgrade to windows 7?

  How to roll back to vista after an upgrade to windows 7?

  New computers that come pre-installed with Windows 7 or Windows Vista often have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you must contact the manufacturer of your computer, and request that a defined recovery disk you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They could practice a small shipping and handling.

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  This is how the recovery partition is available for the most popular brands

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

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  Windows Vista download and reinstall

  Files Windows Vista Setup official (Digital River)

  Note these .iso files can be used with a Dell/no - product Dell OEM keys but the phone activation is required (see the note at the end). This key is usually located on the COA attached to the base of the system.

  Sale to the retail/upgrade product keys that can be used with these .iso files and activated by internet or by phone. See the note at the end for the activation of the phone.

  Windows Vista (in English) with Service Pack 1

  Windows Vista (x 86)		Windows Vista (x 64)
  X 14 - 63452.exe	X 14 - 63453.exe
  Boot.wim	Boot.wim
  install.wim	install.wim

  Installation instructions (creation of bootable DVD/USB)

  You must download the .exe, the boot.wim and install.wim file in the same place. Run the .exe file and it will extract all the files in a folder called Vista. Start Windows install will be now (cancel Setup).

  

  To create a .iso bootable extracted the files in the folder of Vista and download Imgburn. Run imgburn and select 'Create Image file from files/folders'

  

  Select the record button browse and select the folder of Vista. Then select Advanced.

  

  Left will be your folder of Vista, to the right, make sure that you have verified make Bootable Image, changed the developer ID: Microsoft Corporation, load segment: 07C 0 and loading areas: 4.

  

  Select the folder browse button then navigate to your folder of Vista, then select the startup folder and select the file called etfsboot.

  

  Select the generate button.

  

  Save your .iso

  

  Select Yes when the prompt for the Volume name, and select ok. Finally, wait for it to make the .iso file.

  Once we have the .iso file, they may want to use the Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool to create a DVD or bootable USB (requires a blank DVD or USB flash to at least 4 GB key).

  

  Note: You can use the HP format tool to format your USB (run as administrator) after the windows install so you can use it as a USB again. ;)

• Back to Vista after not authentic Windows 7 was installed

  a friend installed a copy of windows 7 ultimate in gift, now is to show that counterfeiting;

  I want to go back to vista, but it was removed from my laptop,

  How can I download a copy of vista and use my original key to activate it, preferably without any cost more

  Really, the only option is to contact the manufacturer of the computer and get a set of recovery disc for a small fee (no cost) to restore your system back to factory conditions.  It would be a pure install so be sure that you have backed up your important data (programs, settings and updates will have to be re-installed).  Another option is to find someone with an Installation disc full Vista genuine in the same size of the bit and use it to do the installation with your original key (assuming that the key was for a full installation - if it was an upgrade, you must install and activate the original operating system first and then perform the upgrade - you can not use a key to upgrade to a full installation).

  There is no download legal, free Vista product from anywhere.

  Here is Microsoft's policy on replacement software: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-us.  As you can see, it won't be a big help in this situation if you want to avoid or at least minimize costs.

  I'm sorry, we can not help you more, but these are your options.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• No sound in Vista after Windows auto updates

  Set to automatic update ran all night. No sound afterwards. I uninstalled the driver realtek audio, downloaded the driver and reinstalled, updated the driver through Device Manager, run 2 windows related to the sound, his fix and still nothing. Device Manager indicates that the device is functioning properly. I can adjust the volume, but it makes no difference.  I have no alerts related to sound, no red x, no yellow triangles, just NO SOUND!

  Hello

  And go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > looking for drivers and downloads Section > equip your laptop computer model number > find your operating system > download and install the drivers etc you will find Audio.

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  Microsoft gives sometimes you updates for the 3rd party hardware: graphics, network cards, etc.

  You should only get the latest drivers for them to real hardware manufacturer's website, as Microsoft normally does nor those have the most recent drivers available as Microsoft relies of the 3rd party hardware Manufactuer to provide.

  But unfortunately, the only way to know which is the update of the problem is to install them one by one, until you find the 'wrong' for your installation.

  You can do a system restore to get back until it has been installed (which is NOT the best way to remove an update) or follow this method:

  'Remove an update'

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/remove-an-update

  When you have found the issue of update of the list of updates which is presented > then right click on the update problem > select Hide update > and it will not be available to you once again

  "How to hide or show an update of Windows Vista"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/72491-Windows-Update.html

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  Here's how to change the update settings, if you think it is necessary to:

  "Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/Windows-Vista-updates-and-extras/

  Or the other of these two update settings will give you the chance to see what you want to install through Windows updates;

  Download updates but let me choose whether to install them - if you select this option, Windows will download the updates on your computer, but not install them automatically. If you want to install updates, then you must install them manually. You should only select this option if you have a reason to not install updates automatically. Only advanced users should use this option.

  Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them - if you select this option, you'll be alerted when there are new updates available for download and install. You can then choose to download and install the updates that you want. This option should really be reserved for people who know exactly which updates they need, or those who have little access to the Internet.

  But remember you normally only have problems with hardware 3rd party drivers. Other updates are to improve the Performance and security of your system

  See you soon.

• Back to Vista to Windows 7

  I have this computer that had vista on it.  I've upgraded to Windows 7 and have had problems.  So I was wondering if there is a way to get back to Vista.  I don't have the drive to do so because it was preinstalled on the computer.  You some way simply to get rid of 7?

  Hello

  Under certain conditions, this can work. See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971760/en-us

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Can satellite L300-29V - I roll back to Vista after installing XP?

  Simple question: assuming I made the recovery discs, is it possible to erase Vista, install XP and then re install Vista using recovery disks? The laptop is a Satellite L300-29V.

  A big thank you in advance I can see no clear answer elsewhere.
  John.

  Hello

  If you created the recovery disc, you can do what you want. Why? Very simple: the recovery disk contains an image of the factory settings. This means that the version of Vista pre-installed with all the drivers and tools. It is him you even have started the laptop, the first time.

  You can install XP, Linux or whatever you want. Demarrer start from the recovery disk, follow the instructions on the screen and you go back to Vista.

  I hope this information is useful for you.

  Welcome them

• Back to Vista after Non - Genuine Windows 7 installed

  I bought a computer compaq laptop and I have Windows Vista installed in it. a few days back colasped, I took the laptop to a guy, he has installed a pirated version of Windows 7.

  Now I want to go back to my windows vista I guess it was home edition. I did not make any recovery of widows earlier disc, but I have the product key for activation windows with me.

  Kindly tell me how to recover my Vista Home back on my laptop.

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to reinstall Vista after Windows 7 test is over?

  How can I reinstall a prepackaged vista on a compaq sr 5000 operating system after the expiry of the trial version of windows 7

  See the following articles on Windows7 uninstall.  They have to help you in this process.

  KB971762 How to uninstall Windows 7

  KB971760 How to restore a Windows 7 computer to a previous Windows installation by using the Windows.old folder

  KB971759 How to back up your data on a Windows computer

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• How to go back to Vista from Windows 7?

  I discovered that I don't have my backed up system. This was after I inadvertently downloaded non-genuine copy of windows 7. How can I go back to my original OS program.

  Hello J.M. Griffith,.

  Thank you for your message.  To expand the information that Lorien asked: click HERE if you have a "windows.old" folder on your C: drive.  The link will take you to well to restore your computer to your previous operating system, using the data contained in the folder.  If you do not have a "windows.old" folder you would unfortunately have to clean, install your previous operating system.

  See you soon

  Engineer Jason Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Presario SR5507F does not start for Vista after "Windows Update"

  One of my friends has a Compaq Presario SR5507F. She is old and doesn't know much about computers. She told me she had a message that an update of Windows was necessary, so she hit 'continue' and walked away. When she came back, the computer was restarted on a screen, she had never seen before: a black screen, with the 'C' and "Compaq" logo in red in the Center, with " and " on the lower left and " and v5.27 ' on the bottom right side.

  I checked to make sure that the keyboard was solidly connected - the NumLock lights etc flash momentarily when the computer starts.

  We have tried pressing ESC, F10 and F11, in various methods: turn on the computer, and then hit the button, turning on the computer using the button is pressed, turn on the computer and repeatedly hit the key, etc.. All had the same result - the screen with the logo of Compaq, and nothing else happens.

  I know that some on computers, but that me stem.

  Of course, she didn't know she should do a set of recovery discs, is not so... she.

  If anyone has any ideas, I'd be happy to hear.

  Hi biolabprof01,

  Sorry to hear about the sentence. There are a number of things to try. First, try the procedure described in this HP support document on Vista won't start do not.

  If you can, try to perform a System Restore or System Recovery.

  If you still cannot start and cannot access the System Recovery Wizard, you can order HP recovery disks (see the section on CD - ROM order page).

  I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.

• Restore VISTA after Windows 7 not genuine loading

  I inadvertently installed a non-genuine version of windows 7.  In order to correct the problem, I decided to run the rocovery system to retrieve my loaded original software.  Cam Windows Vista downloaded on my Compaq Presario desktop computer and the PC came not with the installation disc as the files were stored in the part of the recovery.  I followed the instructions and made backups on DVD 14.  When I finished the backups and finsished blow, the PC restarted and the message came that the Boot MGR was not found.  It seems now that I don't have an operating system.  Why the recovery program not located and restore my Vista OS?  I do not see why I would need to buy another OS, if I had alreay Vista downloaded on the PC.

  http://www.Compaq.com/CPQ-country/cpq_support.html

  Problem with the recovery process, contact the manufacturer of the computer.

  This isn't their recovery process, Microsoft.

  Also contact Compaq and ask them to send you a set of recovery Vista disc/s.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Factory reset, it will find windows 7 upgade or roll back to Vista?

  Hello, I want to install an SSD and need to do a factory reset first. When I bought this Vaio had Vista on it, and later I paid Sony for the upgrade of Windows 7 which is a download.

  If I go through the factory reset on the recovery partition it back to Vista or Windows 7 will keep?

  Thanks for any help

  Paul

  Paul

  IF it had Vista on it, then you guessed it the restore partition would be for this OS, unless you changed it so it would restore a vanilla Vista OS

• Re: Satellite M300 - can I restore Vista from Windows 7?

  Hi, my laptop model is Satellite M300

  I want to ask all can I have used the recovery disks that I created last time when I was with Windows Vista Home Premium, to restore it back to Vista after I format my C drive and install the new OS which is Windows 7?

  So, if I start the recovery disks that I created last time and run it. Is he able to restore Grand Vista as the factory setting?

  Hello!

  First of all what model of laptop you have exactly?

  The Toshiba Recovery disk normally contains factory settings, which means that all the drivers and tools they have been delivered with the laptop.

  But normally on most computers laptops only trial version of Office is preinstalled. It works for 90 days, as far as I know, and after that, it should be bought if you want to use.
  Your laptop comes with a full version of Office?

  Good bye

• Reinstall Vista after the installation of 10.

  Separated from this thread.

  I now have an HP computer running Windows 10. I had previously updated to windows 7 Vista, its Windows operating system to the original address. It runs very slowly and I want to either bring it back to Vista or windows 7 and from there, I put windows 7 on it. The problem is the recovery discs I got are not working. (he thinks that they are not the correct discs).  He had a 3-disc set that I created and it seemed to start working until he asked disc 2 and I tried to put in 3 times. It does not recognize it, so I guess that its defective?  Whenever I'm in restoring my computer and choose to take it back to the original, he begins to do something and turns off the monitor and the computer will beep. What continues?  How to restore my computer to original if I put windows 7 on it?  It is a 32-bit.

  Hello

  Please start your own Thread in these Forums.

  See if HP have yet available Vista recovery discs.

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  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Windows pro 8.1 was a trial and expires soon. If I can get back to Vista?

  I bought my laptop in a meeting of swap. I just found that my version of windows pro 8.1 upgrade was a trial and expires soon. I have the original product key for Vista and I don't want to spend more on this new/old computer. If I can get back to Vista? I found information that said: 8.1 required for a clean boot of Vista.

  I have a Presario F700 Compact

  To learn more:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/12/28/how-to-migrate-from-Windows-8-Preview-releases-default-installation/

  References, a preview version, but the same principles apply.

  Get the Vista installation media:

  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/repair-man-removed-windows-vista-and-installed/f4ec610a-856b-47a6-9ac2-7d5f07763eb0?msgId=343a6389-3a13-46d1-93fa-342f6a9b8ae1