How can I perform a new installation if I don't have an installation or a backup disk. Vista is on my laptop when I bought it and there is no installation disc.

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• My computer hacked, how can I perform a new installation of my computer? Help, please

  I clicked on the result of google search that looked like, it was on google chrome and the page that came said that I had been hacked by the Cyber army Pak. I really need to solve this problem, because they already seem to have gotten access to my computer.

  It's an HP.

  Hello

  Contact HP and ask them to send you in vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  ____________________________________________________________

  or follow these steps;

  Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager of in Windows Vista

  If the PC can be started and opens on the Windows desktop, you can use the HP recovery disk to restore the PC to original factory State by following the steps below.

  1. Click Start and enter the recovery in the field of research. Select Recovery Manager in the list, when it becomes available. Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
     Alternatively, click Start , all programs , Recovery Manager , and then Recovery Manager . Allow the action to proceed, if you are prompted. The HP Recovery Manager opens.
  2. Click Advanced options , System Recovery , and then click Next . The PC will restart and reopen the Recovery Manager.
     Alternatively, if the advanced options is disabled, click Next , and then System Recovery . The PC will restart.
  3. When the PC restarts, select the System Recovery option and click Next .
  4. If you are prompted to use the Microsoft System Restore , click No and then click Next .
  5. When you are prompted, select back up your files first (recommended) , and then click Next . Follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. When you are prompted to recover without backing up your files , please STOP before you click Next .

     CAUTION:

     It's the last chance to change your mind recovery PC and delete all the files and programs. Once you click Next , the restore process cannot be stopped

  7. If you are convinced that you want to start the recovery process, click Next . The PC immediately starts formatting the disk hard drive and destroy all data.

  The recovery process may take up to several hours and will return the PC to its original state. All custom, settings drivers, software and upgrades or hardware updates are lost and must be reinstalled.
  Restore the PC to its original state with the HP Recovery Manager if Windows Vista is not accessible
  If the PC does not start under Windows, it may still be possible to use the HP recovery disk to restore the computer to its original state. The Recovery Manager can be started during the boot process by following the steps below.
  1. Press on the button / stop to start the PC and press the f11 key when the standard BIOS guests appear on the black screen.

     NOTE:

     By pressing the f11 key at startup on a computer with an image factory HP will start the system recovery process, even if the message is not displayed.

     • If the HP Recovery Manager can access the hard disk recovery partition, a prompt to back up user files before you start the recovery
  . Follow the instructions.
  • If the HP Recovery Manager cannot access the hard disk to resolve system errors, you need to use the recovery disk custom that you created to recover the hard disk to its original state.
  • If you have not created the custom recovery disk, or disks are damaged, you can order a replacement of HP recovery CD.

• When the Recovery Manager starts, follow the instructions of recovery step by step , shown above.
Solve a common problem of recovery.
If the original operating system is changed to a non - Vista OS, the Recovery Manager cannot be launched either office or by pressing f11 at startup. You can use the recovery disk to restore the computer to the original state of Vista. If you are using a non - Vista OS, you can use a third-party partition management program to recover hard disk space.
Restore the PC to its original state with the recovery discs
If the PC cannot access the Windows desktop, and the Recovery Manager cannot be started by selecting the f11 at startup key, you can use either the recovery disc custom that you created, or you can order a recovery CD to replace HP, to boot the PC and restore the hard drive to its original operating state.
NOTE:

Run the recovery process by using the custom recovery disk you created can take less than an hour, while you use replacement discs ordered directly from HP can take four to six hours and includes several reboots.
If the HP Recovery Disk Manager can access the hard drive, it will attempt to repair the recovery partition. If successful, a prompt to continue execution of the recovery using the Recovery Disk Manager.
Use the recovery discs to restore the PC by following the steps below.
1. Insert the recovery disc into the optical disc drive and start the computer.
   If the computer is running, insert the reinstallation disc and immediately click on Start and select restart to force the computer to boot from the recovery disc.
2. When prompted, Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD, press any key on the keyboard.
3. Leave the recovery disk boot and load the files required, while the Microsoft loading screen appears. It may take several minutes to load the required files.
4. When the HP Recovery Manager window appears, click Advanced options , System Recovery , and then click Next to open the Recovery Manager.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions and perform the necessary actions.

NOTE:

Do not interrupt the recovery process even though the computer may restart, and the Windows desktop can display at different times.

• When you are prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to backup user files.

• After completing the backup, when you are prompted, reinsert the recovery disk, and then click Next to continue the recovery process.
  A status box is displayed to indicate the State of the recovery and the estimated remaining time.

• If you have used several disks when you created the custom recovery discs, follow the prompts to remove the first disc and insert requested discs.

• When you are prompted to Insert additional driver disk , take one of the following actions:
  • If you purchased a replacement of HP recovery disk and it included an extra driver disc, insert the disc, and then click OK or Next . The recovery program checks the additional drive and installs the necessary files.
    After you install the additional files, a prompt to remove extra disc and insert the original recovery disk.

  • If you bought a replacement at HP recovery disc, and he didn't get an extra driver disk, click ignore or Cancel . The recovery program will ignore the request and install the following file on the recovery disk.

  • If you have created a personal recovery disc, press Next to continue.

• Continue following the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.

NOTE:

If you have not created a personal recovery disk or the recovery disk will fail or corrupt, see HP - order recovery discs for Windows 7, Vista or XP laptops for more information.

• How can I change the Admin account if I don't have the password or the reset disk?

  The original disk to reinstall vista are missing.  Is there something I can do?  Maybe reset CMOS (?) or Windows it a substitute?

  Hello

  I'm sorry, but the strategy of microsoft in these forums is that without assistance will be given about lost or forgotten passwords

  read the policy at the link below

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/a5839e41-b80e-48c9-9d46-414bc8a8d9d4

  you need to reinstall vista

  Contact the computer manufacturer 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

• How can I perform a clean installation of Mac OS x for my iMAC, retina 5K late 2014 with drive of Fusion with the intact Recovery HD partition?

  How can I perform a clean installation of Mac OS x for my iMAC, retina 5K late 2014 with drive of Fusion with the intact Recovery HD partition?

  Pure how to install OSX on a Fusion drive and keep the recovery disc function

  These instructions assume that your iMAC partitions or file systems has been damaged and you want to restore to the way most efficiency with fusion drive and the recovery partition, similar to what was built in the factory.

  These instructions work for the iMAC, retina 5K end 2014 version comes with OSX Yosemite. The scores of major drive of the 128 G SSD and 3 TB of HARD drive has been configured as a logical drive (merger by car).

  WARNING: These instructions here are shared for interest only. Readers to take their own risk by following these instructions. The author is not responsible for any damage caused by following these instructions.

  This is the target disk partitions, and the configuration that we want to achieve.

  Disk0 is the 128 GB SSD - solid state drive and holds the start of the partition (disk0s3)

  Disk1 is the 3.0 to HDD - mechanical transmission and holds the Recovery HD partition.

  There are two EFI partitions to partition table GUID on both hard drives (disk0s1, disk1s1).

  Disk space remaining (partition disk0s2 and disk1s2) are used to create the disc of Fusion 3.1 to named "Macintosh HD".

  / dev/disk0 (internal, physical):

  #: NAME SIZE TYPE IDENTIFIER

  0: GUID_partition_scheme * GB 121,3 disk0

  1: disk0s1 EFI EFI 209.7 MB

  2: Apple_CoreStorage GB LVG 121.0 disk0s2

  3: disk0s3 Apple_Boot Boot OS X 134,2 MB

  / dev/disk1 (internal, physical):

  #: NAME SIZE TYPE IDENTIFIER

  0: GUID_partition_scheme * 3.0 to disk1

  1: EFI EFI 209.7 MB disk1s1

  2: disk1s2 Apple_CoreStorage TB 3.0 LVG

  3: disk1s3 Apple_Boot Recovery 650.0 MB HD

  / dev/disk2 (internal, virtual):

  #: NAME SIZE TYPE IDENTIFIER

  0: Apple_HFS Macintosh HD + 3.1 TB disk2

  Logical volume on disk0s2, disk1s2

  0D807F6E-FB7C-418F-AAF4-EF3EA3525D10

  Fusion unencrypted drive

  Here's how we do it.

  • A. clean reinstallation of Mac OS x.
  • 1. make sure that you back up all your data on the hard drive using Time Machine or other means. The following procedure will delete all data.
  • 2. create the OSX install USB, insert it to the MAC workstation.
  • 3. given that us will be operated on the internal trunk of the reader of the Mac, it must start on OSX install USB (see Y.).
  • 4. in the menu at the top of the screen, select disk utilities.
  • 5. turn highlighted the volume of disk Fusion called "Macintosh HD." Click clear to clean.
  • 6. If his success, then go ahead to install OSX new to that partition, as usual.
  • 7. otherwise, if it does not, that means fusion drive has been damaged.
  • 8 follow the instructions below to fix it.
  • . B. Split disc Fusion in the physical hard disks
  • 1. Since us will be operated on the internal drive of the Mac trunk, assumes that we already have boot up OSX install USB drive (see Y.).
  • 2. in the menu at the top of the screen, select utilities and Terminal.
  • 3. on the screen of the terminal type:
  • Cs diskutil list.
  • You will see something similar to the screen below.
  • 4 copy the long string after Logical Volume and replace the UUID with it in the following command to delete the logical volume of the disc fusion (aka coreStorage of logical volume):
  • diskutil deletevolume cs UUID
  • For example:
  • diskutil deletevolume E59B5A99-F8C1-461A-AE54-6EC11B095161 cs
  • 5 copy the long string after the logical volume group and replace the UUID with it in the following command to remove the drive (aka coreStorage) fusion:
  • diskutil cs remove UUID
  • p. ex. diskutil cs remove E03B3F30-6A1B-4DCD-9E14-5E927BC3F5DC
  • 6. at this stage, the fusion drive has been deleted, and hardsisk SSD and mechanical hard drive will be reappear in diskutil or separate records.
  • 7. If step 5 or 6 takes more than 30 minutes to complete, this means that the fusion drive has been corrupted. You can follow the commands below to clear the table to partition the hard way. First command clears the SSD drive, second command erases the HARD drive.
  • The command does not return a response, after 1 minute, press Ctrl + Z to complete orders. 1 minute is enough data to code and erase the partition table on the disk.
  • cat/etc/random >/dev/disk0
  • cat/etc/random >/dev/disk1
  • . C install a new copy of Mac OS x for the hard drive HDD and tested this disk partition hard recovery work.
  • 1. go on diskutil to create a partition called Macintosh HD HDD hard drive using all the space there.
  • 2 do the same with the mechanical hard drive.
  • 3. follow the usual procedure to boot from the installation of OSX USB and install a new copy of Mac OS x hard disk SSD.
  • 4. This will create the correct priming of the partitions, recovery hard drive partitions and PSX partitions hard disk HDD.
  • 5. once the installation is complete, test if OSX may start successfully, but no need to go through the initial MAC OS x didn't put in place that we're going to waste this and do the installation again later.
  • 6. we must now test if the recovery hard drive partition works.
  • 7. reboot for hard drive recovery (see X - by pressing command and R at the same time during boot right after that you hear sound start and release only a few seconds after you see the apple logo and the progress bar for loading...)
  • 8. it is important to test and make sure that the partition of hard drive recovery.
  • D. recreate the fusion drive
  • 1 since us will be operated on the internal trunk of the reader of the Mac, it must start on OSX install USB (see Y.).
  • 2. in the menu at the top of the screen, select utilities and Terminal.
  • 3
  . on the screen of the terminal type:
• diskutil list.
• You should find that we have a list of disk group hard physical volume only, no logic here still.
• 4. you will see something similar to the screen below.
• 5. search for the largest partition on the SSD hard drive, which should be close to the maximum size of HDD to the SSD (121 G, for example) and mark the name of the device, this will usually be something like/dev/disk0s2
• 6. search the largest disk partition mechanical forming fusion with the SSD hard drive. This should be close to the maximum size of the mechanical hard drive (for example 3 TB) hard disk and mark the name of the device, this will usually be something like/dev/disk1s2
• 7
. Now let's create the merger in car (group alias logical volume) in the Terminal, type: diskutil cs create nom_lecteur driveIDs
• The number of the driveIDs is unlimited, it may be a number of discs, or a number of disk partitions. Always put the faster discs first, for example for our SSD disk0s2
• For example:
• diskutil cs create fusiondrive disk0s2 disk1s2
• diskutil - the version of disk utility command line.
  cs - This calls for Core Storage, which is necessary for the merger.
  create - creates a basic storage group.
  nom_lecteur - is the name of the drive and how you want that he
• appear in the disk utility (not the Finder - that comes later). You can call it what you like; in our example, we named our Fusion table "Fusion".

driveIDs - Here is the Player IDs of the readers you want as part of your Fusion table, separated by a space. In our example, they are 'disk0' and 'disk1', but it may be different in your configuration.
• It is important that the faster hard drive appears first in the command, which in our case the disk0s2 (a partition in the SSD). In this way, drive fusion will use this disk as primary and the cache. The second disc in the command, in this case disk1s2 (a partition on the HARD disk). The secondary disk (HARD drive) is used to store less frequently used files.  Otherwise, the fusion drive performance will be worse that it is designed for.
• 8. you will see something like below appear on the screen:
• Creation Volume logical storage of kernel
• Move isk0s2 storage of carrots
• Disk1s2 of switching for the storage of carrots
• Waiting for logical volume group appear
• Discovered the new group of logical volumes 'DBFEB690-107B-4EA6-905B-2971D10F5B53 '.
• Store LVG UUID: DBFEB690-107B-4EA6-905B-2971D10F5B53
• Finished CoreStorage operation
• 9 copy to the bottom of the string after "Discovering new Volume Logic Group" using the command + C
• 10. next, create the partition of the merger (alias logical volume) drive named "Macintosh HD".
• In the Terminal, type: diskutil createVolume groupString jhfs cs + size volumeName
• For example:
• Diskutil createVolume DBFEB690-107B-4EA6-905B-2971D10F5B53 jhfs cs + 'Macintosh HD' 100%
• diskutil - once again, this is the version of disk utility command line.
• cs - called the basic storage functions, which are necessary for this arrangement.
• createVolume - this is the command to create the storage area real for the reader who is represented by an icon on your desktop.
• groupstring - this is the long alphanumeric string you copied in the previous step. It identifies the table you created such as getting a volume placed on it.
• jhfs + -the format of the disc. It is Apple (journaled) extended Format, which is recommended for drives with an operating system installed on it.
• VolumeName - the actual name of the volume, how it should appear under the icon. If there is a space in the name, you must put the full name in quotes ("name") or put a slash before the (name Drive\) space. In our example, we made these, naming our volume "Macintosh HD".
• size : this is the size of the volume. In our example, we had a 1.1 TB drive. We used '1100g' to describe what 1100 GB (1.1 TB to base 10). Otherwise, we could have also used 1.1 T or even 100% as a size.
• 11. go to diskutil to verify that you can see this new partition on the list.
• 12. test by erasing all the data from it.
• 13. then you can go ahead to start on the USB drive to install OSX and install a new copy of Mac OS x on it.
• 14. This will allow you to keep the recovery disk feature.
• X. how Prime to recover partition
• Press and hold the command and button R set immediately after hearing the bells to boot.
• Only release it 2 seconds after you see the Apple logo on the screen and the progress bar for the start. This will start the partition of hard drive recovery.
• Y. how-to boot OSX install USB
• Press and hold the command and the optionkey together immediately after hearing the ringing of boot.
• Only release it 2 seconds after you see the Apple logo on the screen and it will give you a list of startup disk choice, choose the OSX install USB to boot from.

• How can I get the new Version InDesign 2015. I have the 2014 CC Version, how do I get the new Version InDesign 2015. I have the 2014 CC Version

  How can I get the new Version InDesign 2015. I have the 2014 CC Version, how do I get the new Version InDesign 2015. I have the 2014 CC Version

  Hello

  You can just install desktop creative next cloud application link https://creative.adobe.com/products/creative-cloud and then install Indesign CC 2015 in the list of applications

• How can I reinstall my Cs6 purchased if I don't have a CD?

  How can I reinstall my Cs6 purchased if I don't have a CD?

  Hey Scuba

  You can download here the CS6 products

  https://helpx.Adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/CS6-product-downloads.html

  or get the files from the site ProDesignTools

  Download Adobe CS6 Trials: Direct links (without Assistant or Manager) | ProDesignTools

  You can find your serial number by logging into your Adobe ID and finding your orders.

• How can I download a new installation of Acrobat 7 to another computer in Win7

  I am running Acrobat 7 on my old desktop and now bought a new system. I do not have the original installation disks, but it is a saved copy and appears in my Adobe.  Can I download a new installation and then disable the old installation and activate the new installation on the new computer?

  Thank you

  Acro 7 is not compatible with Win 7, in any case, what you are doing would be a waste of time. Upgrade to Acrobat X or for time using reader and another creation of PDF and editing tools.

  Mylenium

• I want to do a complete reinstall of windows vista. but vista is on the pc when I bought it and I don't have an installation dvd. How can I do this?

  I use Sony Acid Pro Digital Audio Workstation, and lately he has been hung up and jump. I want to wipe my hard drive completely and add programs until I have found what is causing the problem. I can not only complete re - install Vista because my pc did not come with an installation disc. How can I do this?

  Hello

  If you also want to resolve the issue see the next message. (Might as well since you will be
  need to wait for the disc which you should get).

  Sony - Contacts
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/contact-land.pl

  Sony - drivers
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/Perl/select-System.pl

  Sony - Support
  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  Sony - Forums
  https://Forum.sel.Sony.com/?XID=M:Showcase:eSupport

  You mean reinstall the OS completely? If you have Vista DVD you can do, however, make sure
  totally your data out of the backup drive and you need to reinstall your programs. If you do not
  have Vista discs, you can buy them in your machine to cheap system. If you don't care about any existing
  programs, then you can make a complete new installation - just select the format options that wipes the
  entire disk (This erases all data as well).

  Some system manufacturers use Partitions of recovery as well as other methods to allow you to return back
  for a completely new installation. So check with your system manufacturer to see what options you need
  do that - and it can certainly be done - just a question of the system machine processes
  in place for you.

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2b3724d1-f4ad-5b26-16dc-3e9e66f4be5e1033.mspx

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or Vista discs
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

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  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation (this allows you to keep your data if the backup off)
  the player is safe)
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  How to do a clean install and the installer with a full Version of Vista - this erase ALL programs and data on
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or Vista disk
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  How to do a clean install with a Version upgrade to Vista - this wipes ALL programs and data on
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-Vista.html

  How to do a Custom Installation of Vista - this is a clean install should, however, save your data
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/241565-custom-install-Vista.html

  Upgrade to another edition of Windows Vista - this should keep the programs and data
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/3af7e05f-4d2a-4af7-A168-9242f9093bb81033.mspx

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows (upgrade - store programs and data or New Installation which)
  delete them)
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/e77344fa-e978-464c-953e-eba44f0522671033.mspx

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• How can I perform a clean installation of Windows XP Edition family?

  How to do a clean install of xp with the drivers download and windows updates so no internet not downloaded

  Hello
   
  1. have you installed Windows 7 with Windows XP?
  2. is this a new installation?
  3. What is the blue screen of death error code number?
   
   
  Method 1:
  Step 1:
  
  Check if the problem persists in safe mode, to start the computer in safe mode follow the article mentioned below:
  
  Link, please refer to: start your computer in safe mode:
    
   http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
  
  Step 2:
   
  Try to perform the clean boot and check if it helps, here is the link:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
   
  Note: When you're done to diagnose, follow step 7 in the article to start on normal startup.
  
  Method 2:
  
  Startup Repair is a Windows Recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might be preventing Windows to start. Startup Repair scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so that your computer can start correctly
  See the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions
   
  Reference:
   
  Resolve stop (blue screen) error in Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/resolving-stop-blue-screen-errors-in-Windows-7

• How can I import bookmarks from a device I don't have?

  I had SEVERAL bookmarks saved on my old laptop, who died unexpectedly (isn't that the way it always is?) I need to get my favorites on this new laptop. How can I do this?

  Well that all depends on one thing. The machine starts? If so, you can do everything via Firefox itself. Two ways that you can get there:

  • Go to bookmarks > show all bookmarks

  or

  • Press CTRL, SHIFT key, B
  • Click on import and backup > backup
  • Save the JSON file safe for you can transfer it to the wire using a USB key.
  • In the new Firefox, do the same method above to bookmarks
  • Click on import and backup > restore and navigate to where you have the JSON file and all your existing bookmarks will be replaced by who was in your old configuration.

• How can I access file that says that I don't have permission to edit?

  I have a file of book I have generated a few years earlier the FM version 7 or earlier, but now uses FM 10.  The file is OK, but I can't edit it because it is said that "I don't have permission.  How can I get permission to edit and save this file?

  Earle Fox

  Thank you.  The problem seems to be solved by my extra copy.

• I don't have a product code for word 10 that was installed by Staples, when I bought my new laptop. Staples said that they do not have it. What should do?

  I bought 10 word a few years ago when I bought a new laptop, and had him install Staples. I later discovered that I need the key code of the product for Word and called Staples. They said it should be on the label at the bottom of the computer - but this number seems to be the code for Windows 7. I still need the code for Word but do not know how to find. Any suggestions?

  Belarc Advisor or MagicJelleyBean can recover the key on a working PC

• How can I perform a clean installation of Windows 7 HP-recovery?

  Hello

  I recently bought a Pavilion DV7-6150eo opportunity, and it came with a clean install of Windows 7. In order to get the correct drivers, and system tools, I would install the Windows HP-image, if possible. Where can I find it on the computer, if possible? Or I have a HP recovery kit sent me physically?

  If not this, then what drivers should I make sure to get from HP.com section 'Support & drivers '?

  Thank you

  Sebons.

  Hello

  Installation of HP discs are validated by reading a "tattoo" on the bios, so the media since another laptop will not be installed.

  The easiest option would be to order a set of recovery discs using the link below - replacement cost vary depending where in the world you live, but they are generally inexpensive...

  Order HP recovery disks.

  If you have a problem with this link, order them directly from HP.

  If you live in the United States, contact HP here.

  If you are in another part of the world, begin here.

  If you just want to keep the current installation, you must really check in Device Manager to see if anything is missing or has an error icon you can see that all the necessary drivers are already installed.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• How can I connect the new installation of Windows 7 for the user profiles on a separate drive har?

  Original title: connect Windows 7 to the output of user profiles?

  I want to reinstall Windows

  My user profiles are on a separate HARD disk
  Is it possible to connect the new install of Win 7 to these existing profiles
  Or I'll create all new profiles and just move all the files manually?

  You can change the registry so that it points to your old profile folder. However, I suspect that this would cause problems because the SID and many registry keys would be incorrect for the current installation. I would like to move the folders manually.

• My Favorites from a previous computer located in a folder marked of a star called "Favorites". How can I do a new installation of Firefox to find them?

  My computer died. I'm rebuilding my stuff on another old computer. I downloaded Firefox 3.6 on the new machine. I found that my old favorites on the old drive into a folder with an icon star yellow called 'Favorites '. I can see them all in this folder. I can move this folder anywhere. Where to go? Is there another place to search for bookmarks or Favorites backup? The old disk seems to be pretty much ok, so I can access everything that used to be there. The location of the Favorites folder is C:/documents and settings/ed/favorites.

  Those who are not bookmarks in Firefox, the Favorites folder is. Firefox bookmarks are stored in a file called places.sqlite in the profile folder. You can copy this file in our current profile folder. For more information on the location of the profile folder and other files, you can recover, see http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox and https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile