came loaded with Windows Vista Home Premium. Recently, I reformatted the hard drive and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Professional. I have no games. No solitaire, Minesweeper, no nothing.

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• Reformat the hard drive and a clean reinstall of Vista

  Hello
  I was wondering if you could advise me if this is possible.
  I have Vista on a partition, a home machine built dual boot (with XP), who begins to fill. I decided to stop using XP, which

  is sitting on the second partition of the hard drive, and I want to reformat the disk and a partition with Vista on it. Taking into

  mind, I'm not bothered about losing all the data and save nothing, in my opinion, I don't want to lose, can I just reformat the hard disk into a single

  Partition and reinstall Vista? I'm sure that the answer is Yes, but my main concern is to ensure my "serial key" is accepted and that the activation

  process will go smoothly. Read other messages I prefer not to use Vista to reduce the size of the XP partition and prefer to make one

  clean install.
  Your help and feedback will be greatly appreciated.

  On Thu, September 16, 2010 08:40:58 + 0000, rainb0wman wrote:

  I was wondering if you could advise me if this is possible. I have Vista on a partition, a home machine built dual boot (with XP), who begins to fill. I decided to stop using XP, which

  is sitting on the second partition of the hard drive, and I want to reformat the disk and a partition with Vista on it. Taking into

  mind, I'm not bothered about losing all the data and save nothing, in my opinion, I don't want to lose, can I just reformat the hard disk into a single

  Partition and reinstall Vista?

  Yes. Do a clean install of Vista and leave this formatting occur
  the first stage of the installation.a

  I'm sure that the answer is Yes, but my main concern is to ensure my "serial key".

  You mean the product key, not series.

  is accepted and that the activation
  process will go smoothly.

  You can reinstall and reactivate as many times as you need or want.
  No problem. Worst case, if it's some time since the last
  activation, you may need to activate by phone call, but it's
  quick and easy.

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• Windows 8 fact Full Reset will reformat the HARD drive and delete the Partitions?

  Hello

  as well as the State title,

  1 *-Although do a Factory Reset in Windows 8 or 8.1 reformat my HARD drive and delete my partition? OR

  2 *-my Partiting created will remain untouchable with all the files I have storage here?

  Thank you in advance...

  Hello

  as well as the State title,

  1 *-Although do a Factory Reset in Windows 8 or 8.1 reformat my HARD drive and delete my partition? OR

  Only the drive on which Windows 8/8.1 is installed will be formatted, other partitions or hard drives will not be formatted.

  2 *-my Partiting created will remain untouchable with all the files I have storage here?

  Yes, it will remain unchanged.

  Thank you in advance...

• try to reformat the hard drive and load Vista Home Basic Edition with a disk of vista premium

  I'm trying to help out a friend because they are in a deadlock and their computer has some kind of virus. If im trying to reformat and reload Vista Home Basic on it. I have only a vista Home premium upgrade disk from walmart. If I use the product key for vista basic system, it'll work with the disc in vista Home premium? the computer came with it already load on and im trying to save their money so I don't want to make them have to get the acer recovery disks.

  You cannot configure a recovery Partition; He is photographed in the factory during the production of the computer/laptop.

  You should be able to use say you have.

  Use the disc and see if it works!

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Reinstall Windows XP Home Edition 2007, version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209 - 1647: Service Pack 3) after the failure of the hard drive and without operating system installation CD?

  I was using an old computer and now I have a new and I want to give the former to my nephew, but I want to wipe the hard drive completely clean, in order to get rid of personal information. I don't have the CD of Windows XP OS came with the computer. After the failure of the hard drive, how can I recover 2007 Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3? The computer that I'm talking about is 9 years old and is a Toshiba Satellite 1415-S173.

  Hi Bobby Collas,.
   
  You must have a copy of the installation CD without which you can not re - install the OS again.
   
  If it were an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) installation, you can restore the factory settings. Contact the manufacturer to do the same.
   

• Windows Vista Home Premium does not start after mother, CPU and RAM upgrade card

  I recently updated my PC Windows Vista Home Premium. I changed the motherboard, CPU, RAM and video card. When I booted the machine, it has not started Windows. Windows tried to recover, but could not. Is it possible to get this machine to start without doing a new install? The new facility will lose important files.

  Hello

  It's a normal reaction after replacing the hardware that you have replaced.

  The hard drive with the installed operating system contains the old motherboard drivers, etc..

  They must be replaced with the new motherboard, drivers etc.

  You will need to reinstall the operating system and then install the new drivers of motherboard (you should have a diskette of drivers for it), if the new installation does not probably them, that it will not...

  To backup your data > buy a hard drive USB enclosure > put your hard drive in it > plug it into another computer > read and copy your data from it in this way.

  See you soon.

• I'm unable to load the microsoft KB 2378111 security update. I'm under Vist Home Premium. I get the error code 80070020

  I'm unable to load the microsoft KB 2378111 security update. I'm under Vist Home Premium. I get the error code 80070020. I tried safe mode, but no luck so far

  Hello

  You are supposed to try it in "Safe Mode with network"; not 'Safe Mode'.

  You need a cable connection; no wireless using this method.

  Start method 3, etc at this link if top is not solve:

  "Error 0 x 80070020 when you use the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site to install the updates.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/883825

  {Moderator note: Thread is placed in the appropriate forum}

  See you soon.

• I brought an old Sidewinder Precision Pro joystick for use with old Microsoft Flight Sim 2000 Edition Pro, I can use the joystick with my Vista Home Premium laptop

  I installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Professional Edition, on my laptop. I bought an old Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro joystick. Can I use the joystick with my Vista Home Premium OS?.

  Hello

   
  What is the model of the sidewinder Precision Joystick?
   
  You can use it with Vista, but sometimes it can cause a problem. Check the link and if you have a problem follow the steps in the article.
  You experience problems when you use a Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro joystick with Flight Simulator on a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista-based computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/294672

• Recently I had to reformat my hard drive and comuter backed up my files before the new format. He files saved as MINWINPC but my question is. How to open them. I use Vista Home Premium

  I have a HP A1730N with factory installed Vista Home premium installed. I had a problem and after that windows has saved my computer I did a system restore

  operating mode. I reinstalled Vista and now I'm trying to recover my files in the backup.

  My question is how can I open backup. He saved my files in a file MINWINPC and inside it, there are 5 files Backup.001,.002,.003,.004,.005

  Can anyone help

  Hello

  If HP makes recovery backup as part of their cover of the factory contact HP

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/contact-HP/contact.html

  If Vista does the backup:

  Repost in forum microsoft link that is specific to the backup below questions

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/WindowsBackup/threads

• 64 bit sytem with vista home premium which has been randomly locking up and freezing. The error is event 6008.

  I have an ACER aspire x 3200 64 bit sytem with vista home premium which has been randomly locking up and freezing. The only mistakes were event 6008 with a description of the stop system prior to (time) on (date) was not planned.
  When these errors originally occurred, I returned the system to acer and they installed a new hard drive. After updating the vista system blockages continue 30 times over a period of 3 months. Acer sent me a new disk image on 3 disks that I have installed and updated on 11 October. There is no blocking until the 10/27, 10/28, and for the 3rd time today.
  The closed unexpected gives a blue screen if I use the locking system to the top. I have to hold the power to restart when the system crashes.
  Can someone help me solve this problem?

  Do you know when this problem started?  Try a system restore to a point in time BEFORE the problem started.  Here is the procedure: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/.  Don't forget to check the box to show more than 5 days of restore points.  If the first attempt fails, then try an earlier point or two.  NOTE: You will need to re - install any software and updates that you have installed between now and the restore point, but you can use Windows Update for updates.  But I guess it's too late for this for so long that there are probably no so old restore points.

  If the system restore does not work, do a startup repair, boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista genuine (or one that you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc.  Here is the procedure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD.

  If this does not work, try to start in safe mode (repeatedly hit F8 key so that the start and go in safe mode with networking).  Then we will check some of your system files:

  Go to start / all programs / accessories / command prompt and right click on command prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

  Type sfc/scannow, go and let it run.  It will scan and try to correct some of your system files.  If all goes well he comes complete with no corruption, it could not repair (if it has these post of corruption here or try to analyze it to find the problem or files using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228.

  While in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run.  It will scan and try to solve any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and remove especially as a cause.

  If this does not work, then please post repetitive errors in Event Viewer on the stop (Start / Control Panel / administrative tools / Event Viewer).  Here's how to use Event Viewer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html.  From what I understand, there is none of the events (which surprises me because a freeze should certainly generate an error event).

  If this does not work, you will need to do a repair/system upgrade using the Windows Vista Installation disc authentic (you own or that you can borrow from someone).  Here is the procedure: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html as well as the upgrade from an earlier version of the Windows section of the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918884.  Although this will not affect your data, settings or programs, you should always back up your data before you start just be on the safe side. If other procedures do not work, it is almost certain to work (but you NEED a disc).  You can have a lot of updates to re - install (including all you need to remove service packs).  If the version on system with SP1 or SP2 preinstalled cane and the disc is an earlier version, then you will need to do a slipstream drive as follows: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/151606-vista-sp1-slipstream-installation-dvd.html.

  I hope one of these procedures can solve your problem.  If this isn't the case, after return and we will try something else.  Return message anyway so we know how it turns out.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• I got a message that my Windows 7 is not genuine. What steps to follow to format the hard drive and install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit?

  I took my office for repairs after that my motherboard has given. I did an upgrade and the repairman had my re - installed Windows. I know evil to fix my Internet security software and discovered a list of other problems with missing or corrupt files. After inspecting my system, I discovered that the repairman installed Windows with a product key is counterfeit.

  I have my legitimate Windows 7 Home premium disc and product key. How to re - install Windows 7, because windows fitted by repairer are Home Premium 32 Bit, and Windows I have are Home Premium 64 Bit.
  I would like to do a full install of Windows, I backed up all my data and have all the product keys of software installed on my desktop. What steps to follow to format the hard drive and install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit?

  Boot from the DVD 64 bit Windows 7

  To learn how to change your BIOS options to boot from the DVD drive, the following tutorial:

  http://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/How-to-load-BIOS-and-change-boot-configuration/

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Click on drive Options

  Select the disc/s click on Delete

  Click new

  Click on apply

  Click OK

  Click Format, and then click next to proceed with the installation

  Skip entering your product key Windows 7 and complete the installation.

  When you reach the desktop, click Start, right-click on computer

  Click on properties

  Scroll down to the Windows Activation

  Click the link x days before activation.

  Click on the link that says: "show me other ways to activate.

  Enter the product key

  Click next

  Select the Activation of the phone

  Click Next when you enter your key page

  Select your country

  Click Next, call the number listed

  Be sure to explain your situation to the Appeals Officer.

  Provide the installation generated when ID requested by the call agent

  They give a confirmation ID in return, enter it

  Click next to complete the activation.

  If you have problems, use the phone activation:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• I use Vista Home Premium on a laptop Dell 1545 Inspiron and Dell 968AIO wireless printer. I can't print the attachments of email but I can print several pages on the internet.

  I use Vista Home Premium on a laptop Dell 1545 Inspiron and Dell 968AIO wireless printer. I can't print the attachments of email but I can print several pages on the internet. I updated drivers and tried everything that other people have told me to try on other forums to the best of my abilities. I'm not otherwise qualified in computer science. Also, I will mention this all started when I restored my computer laptop back to factory settings. I did it because that's all I could think about. As far as coming back on my laptop, he did do the trick. Thus, suggestions, thoughts will be appreciated.

  Thank you

  Jim

  Lima, Ohio

  original title: unable to print attachments from Windows Mail

  Hello

  The print job goes to the queue?

  Method 1:
  I suggest you through the Windows 7 steps in this document.

  Method 2:
  Alternatively, you can try to plug in the printer and the laptop to see if it makes a difference.

• just got a new computer with Windows 7 Professional - there are no games on it - I would like to download the game Freecell which is normally part of Windows - can anyone help?

  just got a new computer with Windows 7 Professional - there are no games on it - I would like to download the game Freecell which is normally part of Windows - can anyone help?

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  Hello. To activate the other native components of Windows, go to start > Control Panel > programs. In "programs and features", you will see "turn Windows features. Go ahead and go to 'games '. Expand it '+' and check out the games you want. Checking the box next to 'games' will add all.

• I just installed a new hard drive. and reinstalled a clean copy of Windows 8.1.  Windows 10 waiting to be installed. I have licensed copies of Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 5 and 12 elements with Acrobat Standard. The Adobe programs are now asking

  I just installed a new hard drive. and reinstalled a clean copy of Windows 8.1.  Windows 10 waiting to be installed. I have licensed copies of Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 5 and 12 elements with Acrobat Standard. The Adobe programs are now asking to be uninstalled and reinstalled I can understand. However, should I do before moving on to Windows 10?

  Yes

• My new HDD is damaged, I would that the instructions to remove the hard drive and install windows 7, so I can later install windows 8.

  Hardware failure on the disk.  Installer installed new drive and put it on Vista.  I have corrupted data and can not download the service pack 1 upgrade to windows 8.  Can I erase the hard drive and buy a cd for windows 8.  If yes how I wipe the drive hard and etc.  Thanks in advance, baildaily

  To avoid confusion and duplication of effort, please post a follow-up later all replies to your thread of origin-online http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_update/error-8000ffff-unable-to-fix-need-advise/597003cb-e5a7-4198-8ae6-36cafe876005