Clean reinstallation of Windows Vista on a Latitude E6500 - what drivers?

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• trying to do a clean installation of windows vista by using the dvd

  I am trying to simply destroy my computer and start clean using the reinstall DVD supplied with my dell PC. It has windows Vista Home Basic on it. When I put the DVD in its loading and a window pops up asking if I want to install and I press Yes. After a while a box appears that says I don't have enough storage for temporary files. He needs so many megabytes of free space on a partition to be able to load the disc. the problem is that I have NOTHING on the computer, there should be more sufficient storage space! How can I get the DVD to run?

  Hello

  If there is no data on the computer, then you can try to format the hard drive and then install vista on it.

  See the articles below:
  Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista
  Installing Windows: Frequently asked questions
  Solving Windows installation problems
  Windows Vista system requirements

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• Do a clean install of Windows Vista 32 8.1; advice on the new partition formats.

  Hi, I'm going to do my clean install of Windows Vista 32 8.1 today.

  Need advice on the size for my new partition (s).

  Currently defined as the partitions:

  Total: free:

  OS (c                          99.7G          11.9G

  Data (D G 111, 14.5 G)

  HP_Recovery (E 12.0 G 1.97 G)

  I am running:

  Laptop HP Pavilion DV9700 Entertainment

  32 Vista Home Premium, SP1

  Basically I want a suitable partition for the new Windows OS 8.1 (more room for restore points).

  And the rest of the data area, I guess, as if I had originally.

  Does anyone have any other ideas, because I start from scratch.

  Hi davisj-oaktree.

  To remove the Vista partition, I included the following two links http://bit.ly/1dWZLLn, and http://cnet.co/1dWZQii. Please check the information on each of these websites.

  Good luck!

• After a clean install of Windows Vista, Intel Wifi card is installed and activated, but does not detect the network.

  Wireless card not working after a clean install of Windows Vista

  I did a clean install of Windows Vista Home Premium on my HP Pavilion of 32 bits. I've completely updated Windows via Service Pack 2. Given that the clean install, my wireless card, Intel (r) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN, was not able to detect all the networks. The Wifi card is listed under NICs as being installed and activated. the hardware on my laptop Wifi switch is set on "on" and the light is blue, indicating that the card is working.

  I can connect to the internet if I connect physically my computer to the modem with an ethernet cable wireless, so the modem isn't the problem. Other computers can connect to the wireless modem, so my Wifi modem functionality is not the problem. The problem with my computer.

  I tried to uninstall the Intel driver and reboot my computer with the generic driver. Install the driver generic, but my wireless card has not always worked. I then ran an update of windows, nothing helps.

  I tried to install the "Intel® PRO /? Wireless and WiFi Link"drivers for Windows Vista (32-bit 13.1.1.1 the latest version and the previous version 12.4.4.5 32-bit) for the Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN directly from the Intel Web site at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Wireless+Networking&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+WiFi+Products&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Wireless+WiFi+Link+4965AGN. The map didn't always work with a driver.

  In addition to the pilots, I also downloaded a tool of diagnosis of Intel (Intel® PROSet /?) Utility of WiFi wireless connection for Windows Vista 32 -? Bit). Said diagnostic tool the WiFi card is not installed or enabled, however, Device Manager maintains that he is also installed and active.

  Is there a problem that causes Device Manager to say that all is well with the card, but does not map to realize that they diminish the radio signals? Everything's fine, diagnostic, it just does not detect networks around him. Help, please.

  Hello

  The on/off switch actually works?

  Since it is an internal adapter to ensure it is enabled in the settings of configuration/F2 (BIOS/CMOS) often like you
  Start - so look at the screen.

  Have you tried the computer on other WiFi networks? You had a WiFi type problem before the
  Re-install of Vista?

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  Your router could be suspicious here, you have successfully updated its firmware as a possible solution? And I would like to
  Update your WiFi drivers on computers. How you are positioned in the router? Are there
  obstacles in the path?

  Actually try updating your driver and disabling the network logon.

  Control Panel - network - write down of the brand and the model of the Wifi - double click top - tab of the driver - write
  version - click the driver update (cannot do something that MS is far behind the pilots of certification). Then
  Right click on the Wifi device and UNINSTALL - Reboot - it will refresh the driver stack.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  Download - SAVE - go where you put it - right click – RUN AS ADMIN.

  You can download several at once however restart after the installation of each of them.

  After watching the system manufacturer, you can check the manufacturer of the device an even newer version. (The
  manufacturer of system become your backup policies).

  Repeat for network (NIC) card and is a good time to get the other updated drivers as Vista like
  updated drivers.

  I would also turn off auto update for the drivers. If the updates Windows suggests a just HIDE as they
  are almost always old, and you can search drivers manually as needed.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Make sure you know the details of connection to your wireless router - SSID and password.

  You lose connection when you do and have to redo your logon.

  Control Panel - Network & Sharing Center - right, click Customize - page set of network locations.
  lower left click on merge or delete network locations - REMOVE all instances of your network (and the
  others you don't use anymore) - REBOOT. Start - Connect To log on to the network.

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  Check this box:

  Strange problem with Internet under Vista
  http://www.catonett.com/blog/archives/194

  Windows Vista cannot obtain an IP address from certain routers or some non-Microsoft DHCP servers
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928233/en-us

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  And:

  Network connection problems
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/33307acf-0698-41ba-B014-ea0a2eb8d0a81033.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Dell Studio XPS 435MT disk hard clean install of Windows Vista

  My hard drive died on my Dell Studio XPS 435MT. I'm doing a clean install of Windows Vista 64 bit on my new HARD drive using DVD relocation provided by Dell with the PC.

  (1) I am not able to boot from the CD/DVD player, where is the DVD of resettlement. I have set the priorities of boot and disabled the boot from the HDD. Whenever I try to boot from the CD/DVD drive, I gives me a message saying "no Diagnostic Utility Partition identified; Press a key to reboot... »

  If I unplug the new HD, then, I am able to boot from the CD/DVD player and I can not for the Windows Setup screens. However, I can't then point nine hard disk installation.

  (2) as I said, I am able to start Windows Setup screens when the HD is initially disconnected during startup. After I get to the Windows Setup screen I plug HD on the motherboard. The new HD must be recognized if I do this? Currently it is not.

  (3) following the instructions here, I said I need to 'prepare a USB SATA key in advance.

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows/Windows-Vista-installation/

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows/downloading-preparing-and-loading-SATA-drivers/

  What drivers to I need? I tried the drivers at this link, but when I try to load them on the Windows installation screen I get a message saying that they can not be found.

  http://www.Dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=DTT5X&FILEID=2731106696&osCode=WV64&ProductCode=Studio-XPS-435&LanguageCode=en&CategoryID=SA

  Thank you.

  I found this thread on the same subject. Unfortunately your BIOS update can be run from Windows, so that won't help. But down a suggestion to unplug and reconnect the hard drive. Looks like that might work for you.

• am running Windows Vista & lately it close properly, what could be the cause?

  Also, am running IE8 (both times I tried to install & use IE9 all got screwed up). When I click on 'Stop' message is "logout", then "shutting down" but the "shutting down" never stops & windows won't stop. I tried waiting but nothing happens, sometimes when I turn on the next time, everything will be ok, but for the most part not & & message that Windows does not correctly what mode I want to start Windows computer?

  Hello

  ·         There is no message on the screen related to the Windows updates?

  ·         Have you made changes on the computer?

  Step 1:

  I suggest you to search for the problem in safe mode and see if it works.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  If the problem does not persist in safe mode, and then try to perform the clean boot on the computer and check if it helps.

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

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

  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Step 2:

   

  I also suggest you to see link below and check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

   

• Clean install of Windows Vista Home Premium

  I use an OEM version of Windows Vista Edition home premium on an HP Pavilion a1710n. The OS is corrupt and slow as molasses, so I need to do a clean installation. Where should I go?

  Unfortunately, 20 characters on 25 isn't going to work.

  You will need to buy a set of recovery discs, which normally do not need the product key in order to work.

  To order, click on the link below and then click on the link order recovery media.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=2093 & LC = on & CC = US & DLC = in & sw_lang = & Product = 3340227

• Clean install of Windows Vista Edition family

  Due to a Virus, I had to perform a cold install of Windows Vista Edition family.  After completion and activation of the software, I received a message that my product is already in use.  It was a clean install on the same computer that has more than 3 years.

  Hello Steveowe,

  It's normal. To activate it, you use telephone activation. It's free in most countries. See this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/product_key_already_in_use.htm

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Clean install of Windows Vista 0xE0000100 error code

  original title: 0xE0000100 error code

  I tried to re - install windows vista in order to expand the area of drive c. "0xE0000100 error Code" has poped up and I could not continue with the installation. Please help me.

  Thanks in advance and best regards,

  Hello

  you don't tell on what machine or which disc you're trying to reinstall vista

  Read how to do a clean install

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

• After a clean install of Windows Vista Home Premium, how long will it take to run updates and it will take a lot of bandwidth?

  updates after clean install of Vista Home premium

  I plan on upgrading the hard drive on my laptop two year old, which will require a clean install of Vista Home Edition full.  I live in a remote with the satellite internet service.  I would like to know in advance what will happen after the installation with the updates of the program.  I will ask you to install them? It would take a lot of bandwidth?

  Hi EllenCB,

  Welcome to Windows Vista community responses.

  Once you make a clean installation on your hard drive is erased. Now, when you install the operating system return updates that have been deleted will be delivered by Windows update to install on your computer. To save time and bandwidth, you can directly install Service pack 1 and Service pack 2 for Vista which would contain more updates. Of course when you run Windows update and when you try to download from the internet, your download speed will decrease. It is best to keep your system up to date which will allow your version of Windows to run better.

  Before installing the update, run the checksur tool, this tool is running an ad hoc analysis of inconsistencies that might prevent future maintenance operations. Download the tool from the link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821/

  Please let us know if you need additional assistance.

  Kind regards
  Anthony
  Microsoft technical support
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• Can I use external recovery disk to do clean install of Windows Vista?

  Hello

  The hard drive in my old PC has not totally. I have a CD of the manufacturer of the PC which is labeled

  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  External recovery (32-bit)

  (For distribution with a new PC only) .

  I was hoping to buy a new hard drive and use this disc to do a clean install of Vista. Is this possible with this drive?

  Unfortunately, I can't support this constructor because they went bankrupt a few weeks ago, and their website has been taken down.

  Thank you.

  I have now managed to fix the problem and install Vista successfully by, in the BIOS, changing to AHCI to IDE.

  A moderator please mark this post as answer. Thank you.

• While performing a clean installation of Windows Vista, I get to the part "select driver to be installed" but there is no driver. What is going on?

  Select the driver to be installed problem during installation (Vista 32 bit)?

  So, I finally managed to get my office to start the disc because im trying to do a clean install because my family somehow acquiring an infection of Hadily on it. However as soon as I get to the part "select the driver to install" installation my computer comes up with nothing = / I scanned the Boot(x:) et le disque local (c), but it says that there is no drivers are found to install.) I don't understand what is happening? shouldn't the disc have everything you need? I was told "to put versions textmode of my SATA interface on a Flash DRIVE or a CD driver" but I don't know how to do this.

  Hello

  I suggest you to refer to this link and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  It will be useful.

• Clean installation of windows vista Professional (copy provided by msdn)

  Hello

  I have some old windows XP SP2 and sys. specs are Intel 3 Ghz processor and 2 GB of ram
  The hard drive is only 40 GB
  I'm upgrading my computer (only the operating system) and you want to install the copy of windows vista business - provided by MSDN
  Here's the problem
  I've logged into my account and have a free copy, so when I try to download it through me the 4 step procedure and wants to be stored (downloaded) directly online in the TEMP FOLDER.
  -> (download, authorization, unpacking and installation processes).
  I want to do a clean install of VISTA professional AND would like to get rid of windows XP SP2.
  How would do this, because I wonder to execute a procedure of the 4 step (see arrow above).
  Would appreciate suggestions and help.
  Thank you
  MT

  Hello mt4448,

  MSDN software are downloaded as ISO files (finally they do when I download them). The ISO must be burned on a DVD and then it is simply a case of starting your PC, insert the DVD into your DVD drive and then restarting the PC again. You do not want to check that your DVD player is your first boot drive if the installation does not start.

  Take a look at this link from my Web site: http://vistasupport.mvps.org/install_windows_vista.htm

  Also visit this link to change the priority of the disc: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_enable_cdrom_support_i.htm

  If you have a modern PC 2 to 3 years already, the CD/DVD drive should be set as first boot option.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Reinstallation of Windows Vista using old real serial number.

  I need to reformat my laptop but I lost my widows vista cd, since I don't have on my laptop which used a serial number of my previous genuine windows vista, how do I get the installer of windows vista then use my old serial number if my OS still authentic... Thank you very much!!!

  I need to reformat my laptop but I lost my widows vista cd, since I don't have on my laptop which used a serial number of my previous genuine windows vista, how do I get the installer of windows vista then use my old serial number if my OS still authentic... Thank you very much!!!

  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.

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  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

• Clean install of Windows Vista

  Hello! I want to open by saying that I know that my question is on an old computer with an older operating system.

  I have a Dell Vostro 200 with Windows Vista. I need to do a clean install of Vista, but I have no disks. I have here some way I can get this done without download an illegal torrent or spend a lot of money?

  There is a recovery partition, but I can't access it. I tried CTRL + F12 F2 and F8. I did a lot of reading and a lot of research on Google, and I am at an impasse.

  Thank you!

  reeree954,

  I don't know if you can get a Windows Vista disc by clicking on the link below for demand media. If this isn't the case, you may need to buy on ebay or another site.

  Request backup media US / Canada only

  To restore your system to factory conditions, you must start your computer and press the F8 key and choose in the list; "Repair your computer". Follow the steps below to restore.

  To restore your computer to the original factory installation, follow these steps

  1. Turn on the computer after the Dell logo press F8 key several times until the Advanced Boot Options (Advanced Boot Options) menu.
  2. In Advanced Boot Options, select repair your computer and press ENTER.
  3. Click Next and logon to the administrator account on the computer.
  4. Click on Dell DataSafe backup and restore emergency and DataSafe Options.
  5. Choose Restore without safeguarding the new or modified files. Click Next to continue.
  6. Select Yes , and then click Next to continue.
  7. Status is displayed. Click restart to start the restore process.
  When you perform the restore, all customer data will be erased and replaced by what is in the backup.