Formatting disk to restore the operating system

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• Satellite U400-124: is it possible to restore the operating system without the DVD

  I have a U400-124 I want to do a system restore.
  I created the Toshiba Recovery DVD but I don't have it with me (I'm in Italy and it is in the United Kingdom).

  I have three left:

  1 Vista (c :))
  2 WinRE (d :))
  3 data (e :))

  Is it possible to restore the operating system without the DVD?

  Also, what exactly are leaving them? I'm not wrong!
  1 Vista (c) - for the operating system
  2 WinRE (d) - is a hidden partition and it is necessary for the backup files in Vista
  3. data (E :) - contains the record of recovery

  Sorry for my lack of knowledge! Thanks for all your help in advance!

  > Is it possible to restore the operating system without the DVD?
  This is possible only if the second partition and HARD disk recovery file has not changed

  Start the Toshiba HDD recovery procedure by pressing the F8 key.
  A start menu should appear, then you should choose the first option called fix my computer.
  Then it should open a new window with an option called Toshiba recovery.
  Choose that and usually drive HARD recovery must begin.

  Good bye

• What is the best way to restore the operating system to Windows XP?

  I don't have a restore cd. I have a corup large files in the Window XP operating system & restore point fail & did not save at all. I may have to save all the files & nuke all over again, but not CD of resettlement to the SOS HDD. Thank you

  Some manufacturers (like Dell and HP) computer include a partition recovery system on the hard disk that you can use to restore the computer as long as the plant.  Check the manual for your computer.

• How to restore the operating system after installing the new hard drive?

  After installing a new hard drive to replace a disc that fails, can you install windows 7 and the other necessary "tricks" to re-setup and driver discs Dell came with the computer? or you buy a new copy of windows 7?

  See the Dell system software installation

  I can find the most recent versions are:

  Windows XP x 86 http://ftp.dell.com/utility/Dell_System-Software_A06_R288017.exe

  Windows XP x 64 http://ftp.dell.com/utility/Dell_System-Software_A07_R288023.exe

  Windows Vista x 86 http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER31331M/1/DSS_UTIL_WIN_R282536.EXE

  Windows Vista x 64 http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER88660M/8/Dell_System-Software_A06_R282537.exe

  Windows 7 x 86 http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER88692M/9/Dell_System-Software_A03_R282539.exe

  Windows 7 x 64 http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER88677M/8/Dell_System-Software_A03_R282538.exe

• Restore the operating system to iMac

  I turned on my iMac about an hour ago. It seems that hardrive was destroyed? Not sure how but my stepson was angry the other day and night have somehow messed with the iMac and somehow erased the hard drive. A week ago I have for the first time made a time machine backup of my computer on an external USB hardrive 10.11.3.

  I'm following the guests and looks like it is re-installation of this backup? Is that all I need to know about re-definition of administrator password? I'm almost certain of that not having my administrator password... But he could have done something else? Or it could have happened on its own? Any help is appreciated here!

  Your signature says you have 10.6.8.  This iMac is older than October 2011?

• How to restore my system when I bought it? Did not the disks in the operating system when the computer was purchased.

  Original title: System Restore

  How to restore my system when I bought it? No disk when I got it.

  I can not open a new document in works 9 says file is missing? System Restore has new date

  I want to go further? is there a way? Windows Vista home Premium SP2

  Hello

  System Restore puts your computer's settings to a date earlied.

  You mean that recovery of the system.

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

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

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

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  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.

• Satellite A300 - how to recover the operating system without a recovery disk?

  First of all, sorry for my very bad English.

  I bought a laptop Toshiba Satellite A300, PC 9 months ago. I had problems with a virus and result is that despite clean-up and disinfection, the computer is still infected and I refused access to the hard drives and regedit.

  I thought restoring the operating system factory preinstaled (hopefully, this is the solution and not the formatting) and Barrie told me to check out http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9102IR0000R01.htm

  I did it, but the PC it's imposible because there is no files. I don't have a rescue CD (if newbee).

  What can I do?

  Hello

  Usually the A300 (European series) has been equipped with HARD drive recovery option which would be you allows to recover the laptop using the files on the HARD drive. But if this is not possible while something went wrong with the maybe HDD it s due to the infection by the virus

  In any case if you are not able to recover the laptop using the recovery of HARD drive you need the recovery disc.
  You can order it as suggested by resident on the other hand, you can use the MS Windows Vista disk and can download driver Toshiba page.

• I lost the operating system on Satellite A80

  Help... Damsel in distress,

  Wiper drive used Paragon I would have deleted all data...
  He did better that he removed my OS to xp on my Toshiba A80... reads now LACK of OS...

  Is there a way out as more complication dvd player does not.

  Hope I don't bin this phone excellent which has served me well

  Hello

  I think that you have formatted the HARD drive. Is this good?
  The lack of OPERATING SYSTEM message is clear that there is no OS on the HARD drive

  The solution is simply. you need to reinstall the operating system

  Now the question is;
  Do you have a recovery disk or other drives that allow you to reinstall Win XP? You need an OS disk to reinstall the operating system on the HARD drive

  Second if your CD/DVD drive does not work then you might try to copy somehow folder i386 to the Win XP disk on your HARD drive.
  You can then use the winnt.exe command to start the installation of Win XP

  This is only one possibility to install Win XP without CD/DVD drive

• Why I can boot into safe mode with internet connection, use the operating system, etc., but can not open a normal session without password administrator; who got the disabled.

  OEM Vista Home Premium. Normal startup does not recognize the password. When you click User icon it says: "your account has been disabled. Please, see your system administrator"I looked in the mirror, but it did not help. Booted, press F8, went in safe mode with network connection. Everything seemed to be there. Surf the internet and then started to ask me why I don't have a password here when I did normal start-up. What is the password? Check "Microsoft Answers", but what I came out which was, I need to reinstall the OS, which I can't do it without a drive anyway.  I thought that I've used it before, I knew the password. This computer has been recently "reinstalled" internal folder 'restore '. Something must happen. A unknown password can be removed from safe mode? Ultimately how reinstall you a clean Vista when all you have is the key to product and no local or OEM support? What would be the difference between a password reset disk and the OS disk.  The two would probably be stored side by side. Not to mention that most of us Dummies want to just surf to buy, and if we can not surf, we cannot buy. Dummies help us get back on the internet, Microsoft. At least take care of this shot.

  Hi PAM,.

  In Safe Mode, try to activate the high administrator account http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/.  Then log in using account and use it to solve problems with your normal administrator account login via control panel / user accounts / manage other accounts.  Find the one you want and make the appropriate changes to fix it.  If you can't, then you need to address as a corrupt account by using the following procedure:

  To fix this use http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Fix-a-corrupted-user-profile.  If this is the only available administrator profile (you must be an administrator to solve this problem), activate the hidden administrator account (HAA) (i.e. what you did above, or you can do this by using these instructions instead: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9001970/How_to_access_the_true_Administrator_account_in_Windows_Vista?taxonomyId=17&pageNumber=1.)

  Once that is done, don't forget to disable the HAA to save it in case it is necessary once again and for safety reasons (since people often try to hack into systems using this account).  Do NOT use the HAA as your administrator account because if you lose the only administrator on the system account or it is damaged again, then you're watered.

  The fact that it says it is disabled gives me to think that you can use the guest or built-in Administrator account already (as normally, you cannot disable an account, but you can with these two which cannot be deleted and only disabled).

  The password reset disk is only good if created before that you need and only to restore a password, do not to activate a disabled account.  Another thing that goes beyond passwords here.

  A recovery disk allows you to do some advanced options of recovery by booting the disk, but it will help you restore the operating system (or help you with this problem either).

  An Installation of Vista genuinve disc (the operating system drive as you seem to be describing) is a disk that contains the operating system.  That, if it is the original disc supplied with the system and is exactly the same as the product OEM key that you must allow you to do a clean OS install (although I would be first backup you'll pretty much lost everything in the process).  The following should help: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-vista.html.

  If you have a factory Conditions or a recovery Partition restore disk, then these are alternatives to a clean install if you don't have this disc.  But the procedure varies according to the manufacturer, make and model of PC.  Most of the manufacturers will allow you to buy these records of restoration (for a fee) If you cannot do it with a recovery Partition cannot create diskettes from the recovery Partition or have no other option.  Visit the support site of the computer for information on this topic, available options, and related costs.

  If you cannot enable the built-in Administrator account and cannot access the system in normal mode with this or another administrator account, then I'm afraid a clean install or restore to factory conditions is your only option.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

• How to make a copy of all the software and the operating system that came stock with the laptop?

  I have a laptop that I have replaced the motherboard and now HD took a dump and should be replaced also. I need the software and the operating system disk, so I can restore the operating system to order.

  Please advise!

  This link will take you to a web document that explains how to order a recovery for the initially installed operating system disk.

  Here is the support for your laptop computer portal.

  Best regards

  ERICO

• Wiped a computer due to problems with the operating system, but do not have any media to reinstall. Help.

  No operating system

  Hello

  I bought a second hand computer and there is no backup of the operating system CD. He had problems with the operating system start so I wiped it, but now I have to re - install.

  Would it not possible to obtain another copy of the operating system for that computer?

  All the best

  Dean

  Hello

  These are forums for Vista, so vista information is provided

  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

• Remove windows vista without starting the operating system

  Hello! IAM using windows vista. Lately, I just figured that the computer has the virus iam so think upgrade to windows7 and I want to remove vista first. Is it possible to remove vista without starting? Sombody help please! Thank you!

  Hello

  1. you must have an operating system to be upgraded; in your case vista

  You cannot delete vista

  2. an upgrade is performed from an operating system of windows in your vista case, unless microsoft advises otherwise; does not apply in your case

  solve your problem of malware or clean reinstall vista 1st - then upgrade

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  ____________________________________________________

  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 $

  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

  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

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

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

  ___________________________________________________

  information about windows 7

  It depends on if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has windows 7 drivers available for him as to if it will work properly

  check with them

  and read this

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  Windows 7 upgrade paths

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

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  and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

• How can I reinstall the operating system on a new hard drive?

  I strongly suspect failure of hard drive on my old computer XPS 420. Data recovery isn't a problem. However, because the way I too lazy to buy a whole new operating system, is possible that I can transfer the installation of Windows Vista on a new hard drive? I told me that Dell will send me an installation disc to do, but how to make a record like this, and is there another way?

  I'm thinking of ghosting the HDD on another and the use of the recovery for nuke partition in a new facility, but it would even work?

  Thank you

  SnarfTCat

  The simplest method, I prefer to install a replacement hard drive, is to clone the existing hard drive to the new, that will also transfer all applications and programs.

  You need an imaging utility, similar to True Image Home 2015.

  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage

  Acronis resize partitions transferred to match the size of the new hard drive.

  Hard drive manufacturers, also have their own free cloning software available, but it can be used only with their hard drives.
  
  First, install the new drive as the secondary and the image of the main hard drive in it.

  Immediately after the cloning, shut down the system, switch the data cable [SATA port 0] to the new disk, making the new master hard drive and see if the system boots properly.

  Start the system with only the new hard drive connected.

  Be sure to leave the original drive disconnected, until the new hard drive is working to your satisfaction.

  Before cloning a hard drive, make sure that the existing drive has no corruption or virus on it, because they will be transferred to the new hard drive.

  It will take a second SATA data cable, there should be a spare connector to SATA power inside the housing.

  What is obtaining a disc from the Dell operating system Vista OEM [If Dell still copies of this available media], but you can be out of luck unless you have a warranty from Dell, but it's worth a try to see what is happening.

  If you reside in the United States, or the Canada and are the registered owner of the computer, with an active warranty, a disk that contains the operating system specific to your system factory installed can be requested HERE.

  Note: Dell may impose a charge for the disc.

  If you do not live in the United States, contact the Support from Dell, which is located in your country.

  Bev.

• Product key recovery Windows 8.1 AFTER replacement of the operating system

  Hello

  I was wondering if there is any way out of this pickle.

  I had problems with my pc (mainly the printer spooler errors) of a virus so I decided to do a system restore. Only problem was that I had the pc built for me and the person has used a downloaded Windows 8.1 version (no cd). When I went to restore the operating system he said I was "missing data". As I had no cd to I found a so-called work around where you use the missing data from one version of windows business to fill the gaps and it should allow me to restore the version I had (8.1 regular).

  Well low and behold, I load my windows and it is has been replaced by this...

  

  So I tried to reinstall Windows 8.1 using the ISO and the extraction of the key with Magic Jellybean, but, of course, the key had been crushed as well with this useless key.

  I called Microsoft to see if they could recover my OLD key that has written more because I was signing on my account when I logged in while I had my version 8.1 ordinary and download of updates. The people at the other end doesn't seem to understand what I was talking and kept transfer me different places when they are confused as to what I was asking (the language barrier I guess).

  ALL I NEED IS MY OLD RETURN KEY! If not hidden on my computer somewhere so how to get Microsoft to please look into this also. I even signed up for Windows 10 deployment on my 8.1 original.

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  I was wondering if there is any way out of this pickle.

  I had problems with my pc (mainly the printer spooler errors) of a virus so I decided to do a system restore. Only problem was that I had the pc built for me and the person has used a downloaded Windows 8.1 version (no cd). When I went to restore the operating system he said I was "missing data". As I had no cd to I found a so-called work around where you use the missing data from one version of windows business to fill the gaps and it should allow me to restore the version I had (8.1 regular).

  Well low and behold, I load my windows and it is has been replaced by this...

  

  So I tried to reinstall Windows 8.1 using the ISO and the extraction of the key with Magic Jellybean, but, of course, the key had been crushed as well with this useless key.

  I called Microsoft to see if they could recover my OLD key that has written more because I was signing on my account when I logged in while I had my version 8.1 ordinary and download of updates. The people at the other end doesn't seem to understand what I was talking and kept transfer me different places when they are confused as to what I was asking (the language barrier I guess).

  ALL I NEED IS MY OLD RETURN KEY! If not hidden on my computer somewhere so how to get Microsoft to please look into this also. I even signed up for Windows 10 deployment on my 8.1 original.

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  Ask the person who has built your computer and installed Windows 8.1 where they have bought and what they were doing with the product key.

  See you soon.

• Deleted the operating system preloaded PC that has no restore disk.

  Original title: my stupid mistake: deleted operating system pre-loaded PC that has no restore disk. How can I the system works again with the original software?  Please notify.

  I am the original owner of an e-machine model (office) preloaded 32 bit ET1161-07, labeled with Windows Vista Home Premium SP1.  4050th AMD Athlon tm X 2 processor.  NVIDIA GEForce 6150SE integrated.   I know almost nothing about the operating system, and while he was trying to destroy the virus, I deleted all the files from hard drive, even those inside what I understand now was a protected partition.  Now I hear the disks with this computer not restore disks, I made a huge mistake delete these files. e-Machines Web site indicates that they no longer provide a restoration for this model drive, but they have the driver files on their website so I copied all the files on a flash drive.  I have a copy of the diskette MS Office Home and Student 2007 that I bought at Best Buy, shortly after I bought this computer (also at Best Buy).  I also have an e-machines CD accompanying desktop, but I realize now it is not bootable and has only a power supply and Acrobat Reader.  I thought that the MS Office Home and Student 2007 would be bootable and include the operating system, but seems not to be the case.  What should I do now?  Help, please.  Thank you!!

  Hello

  You can use a Microsoft Vista DVD for resettlement purposes (borrow one from a friend), which contains the files for the different editions of Vista must be installed. The product key on your computer case will determine which Edition is installed.

  Builders recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as well as 32-bit and 64-bit editions different DVD lights.

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

  See you soon.