Got a laptop as a gift do not have the disk that came with it. I I get it?

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• Can I use ANY XP Professional disc to reinstall the operating system on my computer. I have the thing professional XP installation sticker code on my computer, but do not have the disc that came with my computer.

  My C: drive boot sector is dead.  Now, I need to get a new drive C.  I don't have the original disc supplied with the computer.  I don't have access to an XP Professional Upgrade disk.  Can I use with the passcode on the sticker on my computer to install the operating system on a new hard drive?  If this is not the case, what should I do to get XP installed on my new hard drive.

  It is one thing for a replacement...  Thank you

  You cannot use your authentication code with a upgrade disk.

  See How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and updates of products and replace product manuals .

• I would like to revive my laptop to its factory settings, but I don't have the cd that came with it. is it possible to do this if my laptop?

  I would like to revive my laptop to its factory settings, but I don't have the cd that came with it. is it possible to do this if my laptop?

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I want to reformat Windows Vista but I don't have the disc that came with my laptop.

  I am using windows Vista and I need to reformat. But I lost the CD that came with the laptop when I bought it. What can I do to reformat with WIndows Vista original CD wthout?

  original title: Lost CD in windows format.

  Vista can be downloaded from here, it should work with your product key on the side of your system and phone activation.

• New hard drive - I need to recharge the HP software and do not have the disks - ENVY 14-1002TX

  My hard drive has failed.

  I don't have the card that came with my laptop.

  The significant difference between now and before is my sound buttons (volume up and down) do not work, and the quality of the sound is really bad.

  I downloaded HP support assistant, but he was not able to help me. I searched the forum and I have not been able to find anything.

  Help, please!

  Hello

  For your laptop, all downloads of software and driver available from HP are on the link below.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=4207217#n222

  Note: On the sound issue you mention, first download and install the Chipset driver below.

  Chipset Driver - Windows 7.

  One when you're done, restart the computer, and then download and install the IDT Audio driver from the following link.

  IDT Audio Driver - Windows 7.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• I reinstalled XP Professional on the disc that came with the laptop. It is said that the activation code is incorrect.

  I inherited my mums old laptop. There were problems with it starting, so I reinstalled XP Professional on the disc that came with the laptop. He said that the activation code is incorrect. I ran the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool and ripped the report below. It seems that the activation code I have is correct, so can not understand why it won't work!

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Release status: not activated
  Validation code: 1
  Code of Validation caching: n/a
  Windows product key: *-* - T6DFB - Y934T-YD4YT
  The Windows Product Key hash: 3g4CZGFEDgbKmn/oB4pa2FZsssU =
  Windows product ID: 55274-OEM-2211906-00102
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.pro
  ID: {AC5C185A-C24F-485D-981C-80689A11613E} (3)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: n/a
  Architecture: n/a
  Build lab: N/A
  TTS error: n/a
  Validation of diagnosis: 025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-258-3
  Resolution status: not activated

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a
  Version: n/a

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 109 n/a
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-258-3

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\IEXPLORE.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {AC5C185A-C24F-485D-981C-80689A11613E}1.9.0027.05.1.2600.2.00010100.3.0.prox 32*-*-*-*-YD4YT55274-OEM-2211906-001022S-1-5-21-1343024091-602162358-682003330DIXONSXP,DIXONSXPAmerican Megatrends Inc.. 080012 20051128000000.000000 + 000Dell, Dell Computer, Dell, Dell system system system891C39E70184C06C08090409GMT Standard Time(GMT+00:00)03109

  License data-->
  N/A

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  N/A

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS string matches: Yes
  BIOS marker string: Group 1 B 430 stores: Dixons | 1AE0C:Elitegroup Computer Systems Co., Ltd.
  Marker of OEMBIOS string. DAT: Dell, Dell Computer, Dell, Dell system system system

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Help, please!

  Your relocation was made of a set of recovery discs Dell - which uses a key to Dell and cannot be enabled on any other brand.

  It's a Dixons computer odf, then I suspec that the COA sticker on the case is for XP Home edition, while the installation is Pro.

  You need to return to this system to its licensed version of Windows by using the recovery media for that PC - or a good disc XP Home OEM System Builder.

• I have adobe CS6 on my old hard drive and I want to transfer more in my new hard drive. I don't have the disk that it came on more. How can I do this? also, I never put a single copy on a laptop and it is accepted 2... If this is important.

  I have adobe CS6 on my old hard drive and I want to transfer more in my new hard drive. I don't have the disk that it came on more. How can I do this? also, I never put a single copy on a laptop and it is accepted 2... If this is important.

  Disable (help > deactivate) on your old hd.

  then install it using the installation files and your serial number.

  Available downloadable Setup files:

  • Suites and programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4, CS4 Web Standard | CS3
  • Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
  • First Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
  • Photoshop Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
  • Lightroom: 5.7.1. 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.7 (win),2.7 (mac)
  • Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
  • Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3

  Download and installation help links Adobe

  Help download and installation to Prodesigntools links can be found on the most linked pages.  They are essential; especially steps 1, 2 and 3.  If you click on a link that does not have these listed steps, open a second window by using the link to Lightroom 3 to see these "important Instructions".

  window using the Lightroom 3 link to see these "important Instructions".

• I need to activate but do not have the disks in CS4

  I have the new system on my laptop, even HD. I lost my installation of Design Standard CS 4 which has been upgraded to 5.5. I need to activate but do not have the disks in CS4. I installed upgrading as trial and I have two serial numbers. Y at - it a shortcut to a solution or can I download the CS 4 sw installation.

  Hi David,

  To activate the software to upgrade Adobe CS5.5 that you don't need to install the Adobe CS4 on your computer, you just need the serila for Adobe CS4 & Adobe CS5.5 number.

  Once you launch CS5.5 it will ask two serial numbers required for the software, just read the options carefully on the launch of Adobe screen.

• My PC has XP Tablet installed. I would like to re - install, do not have the disks. I have XP Home drives and unused product valid key. I don't need the features of the Tablet, just a working pc. Can I do this?

  My PC has XP Tablet installed.  I would like to re - install (it's so slow) but do not have the disks (PC was good for me to my business when I'm retired).  I have XP Home disks and another valid product key and not used.  I don't need the features of the Tablet, just a working pc.  Can I do this?

  Toshiba Portege P3500, XP Tablet.  2 GB of Ram.  Has had a lot of software installed and uninstalled during the years, and even if I do cleanups and defrags, etc, it's still dog slow.  I want to just start from scratch.

  Yes, you can install your unused copy of Windows XP Home Edition, assuming that it is a "Full Version" and not a "Version upgrade".

• I don't know my product key. I don't have a disk it came with the pc and below when I try to read I can not, some numbers are scratched and I just format my pc what can do?

  I don't know my product key. I don't have a disk it came with the pc and below when I try to read I can not, some numbers are scratched and I just format my pc what can do?

  Just installed windows 7 but I can't read my product key?

  Help me please thx!

  Option 1:

  If the COA sticker is damaged, you must use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows 7, it will be exempt from the need to use the product key to activate your installation of Windows 7.

  Option 2:

  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. This will exempt the need to also use the product key.

  Option 3:

  If neither options 1 or 2 is possible, then you will need to invest in a new license of full version of detail.

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• I want to delete windows 7 but I do not have the installation disk that came with the laptop

  I had a friend who has installed its own version of windows 7, however a month later his request for the code, which I did not, all want to remove and put windows vista back on but do not have the original installation disc

  Hello

  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

• Hard drive crashed and used a disk that came with the office, but says he is not genuine and can not activate

  I have a dell vostro 1500 laptop, the hard drive crashed with vista home premium OS, I bought a new rank up and used a disc that came with a desktop vostro albums I bought, but this office came with Windows XP on it more with a WINDOWS 7 operating system... I used this drive to reformat the computer laptop vostro 1500 and now he tells me is not genuein, although I've never opened ti day untilt he I reformat the laptop.

  I did something illegal... Please exlain if did it.

  you use a key OEM SLP to win 7, which requires a bios compatible win 7 for activation of the auto. 20/06/2008 bios date is well before win 7 is out.

  you will need to buy a genuine windows or return to windows, your computer comes with that.

  OEM SLP: This key comes pre-installed in Windows, when it comes to the factory. This key is designed to work with the special instructions isn't on the hardware of this manufacturer. Then, when Windows was installed using the OEM SLP (in factory) Windows 7 key leans on the motherboard and he sees special instructions and activates. (that's why you had no need to turn on your computer after you brought it home)

• After clean install W7 how to retrieve all the fetures that came with my laptop

  I have a Vista HP etertaiment notebook PC, and I own montage of Enterprize W - 7 edition. given that the HD is deleted how all return fetures that came with the o/s origin and prepackaged fetures?

  Hello

  You can't fit them

  they were part of the vista preinstalled HP

  any other questions on this matter, contac tHP

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

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  If necessary you can make the recovery discs from the recovery hard disk partition, if you always want to reinstall vista new

  Create a set of recovery disks operating system

  HP Recovery Manager to create a personal set of recovery disks. When you select the recovery disc creation process, the HP Recovery Manager examines the PC and determines how many virgins DVD discs will be necessary. According to the model, you will need up to ten or more CD - R or CD-R, or up to three discs DVD-R or DVD + R. The creation process can take up to an hour or more. Do not interrupt the process of creation.

  CAUTION:

  Disks must be CD - R, DVD - R or DVD + r using No CD-R/W or DVD - R/W drives read/write because the creation process will fail.

  Create a set of recovery disks operating system by following the steps below.
  1. Click Start and enter the recovery in the field of research. Select Recovery Manager in the list to open the HP Recovery Manager window. Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted.
     Alternatively, click Start , all programs , Recovery Manager , and then Recovery Manager . Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted.
  2. Click Advanced options , the creation of recovery disks , and then click Next .
     The program appears to pause for about ten minutes while it examines the computer and calculates how many DVD-R or DVD + R discs are required.
  3. When you are prompted, put a blank disc in the optical disc drive and follow the on-screen instructions to create the recovery disks.
  After all, the recovery disks are created, label the disks and store them in a safe place.

  NOTE:

  If the recovery disks fail when creating or damaged, you can order replacement of HP recovery disks.

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• XP host does not have any file that begins with "VM".

  Problem of crazy that I can't understand.  Under XP Pro SP3 on a desktop computer and try to install VMPlayer 3.01.  If I try to run the file that I downloaded I get a warning that "this application has failed to start because the application configuration is incomplete.  Reinstalling the application may fix this problem. "This exact file installs without problem on my XP Pro laptop.

  Here are the best, if I rename the file, so it does NOT begin with "VM", it will install.  But then if I try to turn on a guest operating system, I get an error because the other files that start with "VM" are started and fail.  If I rename notepad.exe to vmnotepad.exe it will not work!

  I uninstalled VMplayer and tried again with the same results.  I even tried a few VMware cleaner utility but no change.

  Any ideas?  Thank you.

  I fear that the evil is already due to 5 questions.

  Maybe the well known software little CCleaner, http://www.ccleaner.com , can be your best friend for help:

  Clean temporary files.

  Cleaning the registry.

• want to restore and do not have the disk

  My printer has been accidentally deleted from the system, can not find the disc. Is there another way to restore it please

  Sorry for not being clear. Click on the link below and save the file to the desktop. Double-click on the file downloaded to the desktop to install the driver:

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/softlib/software12/COL32611/al-109412-3/DJ1050_J410_1313-1.exe