Can I do a clean install with a Windows Vista upgrade disc?

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  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum. Rest assured that we would do our best to help you.

  Try these methods and check:

  Method 1: First of all, make sure that no proxy server is causing this issue.
  a. click on the round to start, in the search field type cmd
  b. right click on cmd.exe and select 'run as administrator '. Accept the UAC prompt.

  c. has the prompt, enter the following command exactly as written including spaces and press enter

  netsh winhttp see power of Attorney

  If this message appears, type exit, and then press ENTER.

  Method 2:

  Check if the bits service is started.

  a. click Start, type services.msc

  b. Locate the Bits (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) service.

  c. double-click on it and check if the service is started and the startup type is set on automatic.

  Method 3:

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned in the link one at a time and check.

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  If the steps do not help, then follow the steps in the next method and check.

  Method 4:

  You can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts. The following article explains how to solve problems in Windows Vista or Windows 7 by performing a clean boot:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Put the normal computer as mentioned in step 7 of section.

  Method 5:

  I suggest you follow the steps:

  Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry

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• Where can I get a Windows Vista installation disc?

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  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  As you never received a recovery disk when you bought your laptop Acer here is how to use the internal recovery Partition command which must be...

  "How do I restore my computer using the eRecovery Management program outside of Windows?

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  To start the system recovery:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left Alt and F10 keys.
  3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows splash screen, press the Enter key.
  4. etc.

  And if you have problems with the help of the Partiiton of recovery and Acer supplies more recovery media for previous models preinstalled Vista, you may need to use this method:

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  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

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• Try using the Vista upgrade disc supplied with the system displays error Windows version is not authentic

  original title: with Acer Aspire Vista Help
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  You are welcome.

  But try first to borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD of an acquantance of work for this restoration instead of a full recovery.

  See you soon.

• error: 0xc000000f with original Windows Vista operating system... Will not clear the checkpoint!

  Windows could not start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To solve the problem:

  1. Insert your windows installation disc and restart your computer.
  2. choose your language settings, and then click "next".
  3. click on "Repair your computer."

  If you do not have the disk, contact your system administrator or computer manufacturer for assistance.

  File: \Boot\BCD

  Status: 0xc000000f

  Info: An error occurred trying to read the boot configuration data.
  
  The system requires a "windows installation disc. I don't have one.  I bought the new PC and I don't remember if a supplied with the device or asked me to support him!
  I tried the eRecovery download and Boot CD result was the same mistake.
  What should I do?
  Did I lose my data, I an effort to get my system back on?

  Help!  Thank you
  I have

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to 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.

  Ask them if you can also make 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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  Data recovery:

  1. slave of your hard drive in another computer and read/save your data out there.

  2. put your Hard drive in a USB hard drive case, plug it into another computer and read/save from there.

  3 Alternatively, use Knoppix Live CD to recover data:

  http://www.Knopper.NET/Knoppix/index-en.html

  Download/save the file Knoppix Live CD ISO above.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm

  Download the Vista software from the link above.

  After installing above ISO burning software, right click on the Knoppix ISO file > copy the Image to a CD.

  Knoppix is not installed on your PC; use only the resources of your PC, RAM, graphics etc.

  Change the boot order in YOUR computer/laptop to the CD/DVD Drive 1^st in the boot order.

  Plug a Flash Drive/Memory Stick, BOOT with the Live CD, and you should be able to read the hard drive.

  When the desktop loads, you will see at least two drive hard icons on the desktop (one for your hard drive) and one for the USB key.

  Click on the icons of hard drive to open and to understand which drive is which.

  Click the icon for the USB drive and click on "Actions > Change the read/write mode" so you can write to disk (it is read-only by default for security reasons).

  Now to find the files you want to back up, just drag and drop them on the USB. When you're done, shut down the system and remove the USB key.

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  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  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.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows 7 installation complete with a Windows 7 upgrade key

  I have 2 legitimate copies of Win 7. One is the upgrade, one is the full version. I have already installed the full version on one of my computers. Now, I want to install the upgrade on my second computer that is running the Windows 7 RC. With all the problems doing a clean installation of the version upgrade, I was wondering if I could use my full version install, but use the key to version upgrade? The key is linked somehow to the Win7 upgrade version or it should work?

  I really don't want to have to reinstall Vista, and then install Windows 7.

  Sorry, you need to reinstall Vista because the RC is not eligible for your upgrade disc. This is the key which is important - if you are using the full disc with the upgrade key will always be an upgrade and need for a qualifying version of Windows.

  The rules according to Microsoft:

  In order to install the Windows 7 upgrade version, you must have a system of eligible operating Windows installed and activated.  You cannot install a version upgrade of Windows 7 on a drive blank.  The installation procedure you do not insert a Windows disk in the drive for verification, eligible operating system must be installed.
  If you do not have a qualification system of operating Windows installed with an activated genuine license, then you can not use the version upgrade of Windows 7 - you would need a license of Windows 7 "full version".

  In summary:

  1. a Windows operating system to eligible address must be installed.
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  Microsoft:

  Please note: all users of the Windows 7 Release Candidate (including Windows Vista users who have updated to the version Release Candidate) should do a new install of Windows 7 RTM. Please keep this is mind when you plan to download the Release Candidate rather than wait for the release of general availability.

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• Mode of continuous reboot after an unsuccessful attempt, how can I return to a functional version of windows (Vista or 7)?

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  Hi HelpPleaseWindows7,
   
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  (1) remove any external devices like floppies, CD, flash, printers and computer DVD drives and restart.
  (2) If this helps not to start your computer, use the Vista installation cd
  (3) try to get the error message by disabling "auto restart in case of system failure"

  If you have a Windows Vista installation disc:
  Insert the installation disc.
  Restart your computer.
  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.
  If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.
  Note
  If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.
  (BIOS WARNING):
  Change (CMOS) BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk).
  Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
  Click on repair your computer.
  Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.
  If the Startup Repair tool is an option of recovering preinstalled on your computer:
  Remove all floppy disks, CDs and DVDs from your computer and restart your computer.
  Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the button lock and then click on restart.
  Do one of the following:
  If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then stop and restart your computer.
  If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
  In the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight repair your computer and press ENTER. (If repair your computer is not listed as an option, then your computer does not include startup as a preinstalled recovery option repair).
  Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
  Select a user name and password, and then click OK.
  In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem and, if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

  Startup Repair: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Follow this link for more information: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

  Perform the system restore
  Follow this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-back-time-on-your-PC-Undo-system-changes-with-System-Restore
   
   
  I hope this information helps!
   
  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft technical support.
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