How to restore my OS to Vista without losing DATA or other programs?

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• Reinstall Vista without losing data.

  Trying to fix a friends laptop that has the following error: -.

  File windows\system32\configzsystem status: 0xc000000f

  Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing or damaged. Can not do a Vista repair it still comes with the above error. I managed to get into the back through recovery cd and copied data via xcopy on external hard drive, so the user data are safe. Via back managed to discover that under system32 config directory is missing and so evrything under him. As I can't get into windows then try a patch upgrade is possible to install Vista without losing data or I have to do a clean install and then copy the data from the user throughout. CD I have is Dell reintallation Vista 32 bit SP1.

  Can you remove the hard drive from the laptop, if so, connect it to a desktop computer to extract the files.

  Note: Depending on the age of the laptop, you need a drive adapter.

  JS
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  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• How to recover a password administrator forgotten without losing data.

  I forgot my admin password on my desktop, a way to reset my password without losing all the data/files?

  Thank you.

  Here are the instructions of change or reset the password of a user account from OS X - Apple support

• Can I re install Vista without losing my files if I don't remember admins psswrd?

  Can I re install Vista without losing my files if I don't remember admins psswrd?

  "I have not forgotten the password, I have been locked by a very nasty BUG...". "

  If you had mentioned malicious programs in your original question instead of saying "I don't remember psswrd admins", I would have included this:

  Malware can also cause problems with passwords:

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

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

  See you soon.

• How can you convert disks on Windows 7 drives the external without losing data or the system perform?

  How do you write the command for the conversion of FAT32 disk to ntfs without losing data to an external drive in Windows 7 and how you can convert the local drive too?

  How do you write the command for the conversion of FAT32 disk to ntfs without losing data to an external drive in Windows 7 and how you can convert the local drive too?

  Convert a drive to NTFS does not fit.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/convert-a-hard-disk-or-partition-to-NTFS-format
  (Vista/Windows 7 - it doesn't matter in this case).
   
  However, pay attention to this:
  "Although the risk of corruption or loss of data during a conversion are minimal, you must back up all data on the partition before you begin."
   
  Because something can and probably will happen.

• How to convert Outlook Express to Outlook without losing files or existing e-mails and taking my contact list with me?

  original title: change of e-mail

  How to convert Outlook Express to Outlook without losing files or existing e-mails and taking my contact list with me?

  Hi KennethPickering,

  You can refer the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article and check.

   

  How upgrade from Outlook Express to Outlook

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/287073

  Let us know if it helps.

• Can I perform a clean installation of Vista without losing my files?

  Can I install a clean copy of Vista without losing my files?

  Sorry for the bad news to your friend.

  But thank you for the reply.

  The only way to repair Vista comes in a Vista operating system, which you don't have.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I re install Photoshop CS6 without losing the plugins?

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  Hi rich,

  If you reinstall Photoshop CS6, plugins will be deleted unless you manually uninstall plugins.

  Concerning

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• Can I uninstall Windows XP and reinstall without losing data?

  I managed to destroy my XP installation so bad that I can't retrieve it using the original installation CD. can I uninstall and reinstall without losing all my backup files? Thanks for any help or advice

  Hi abbyhunt,

  See http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-performance/how-to-format-a-windows-xp-computer-without-losing/654fe0ed-9e49-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

• Satellite L300D - how to recover Vista without losing a data partition?

  Satellite L300D - 22K
  Code: PSLC8E-05500CCE
  Vista Windows (Home premium)

  HARD drive has two partitions (visible):
  -C: (Vista)
  -D: (data)

  After installing avast antivirus startup takes 20 minutes (corrupt file?, defective HARD drive?)
  Moved all my personal archives to the D: partition
  Don't know if I can create bootable recovery dvd´s (the system is unstable)

  1 * I´d would like to reinstall vista without format partition D * (where are my data)
  Find this guide for the HARD drive recovery process
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD1303440001R01.htm
  Should what steps I follow?

  2 If the HARD disk is defective, how can I re - install supplied OS (vista) for a new HARD drive?

  can 3 not related to the above, I upgrade to Windows 7 (clean install)
  32 or 64 bit?

  Hello

  I'll try to help you.
  1 > I´d would like to reinstall vista without format the D partition (where are my data)
  > Find this guide for the HARD drive recovery process
  > http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R01.htm
  > What steps should I follow?
  As far as I know on the second partition of HARD drive folder HDDRecovery is saved recovery image. When you start the installation of (F8 at startup) HARD disk recovery partition recovery image D will be installed on the C partition. In this case the D partition is not deleted. C just partition will be formatted before installation of recovery image begins.
  Just use F8 option and go fix my computer. Just follow the on-screen menu and choose the software factory default recovery option.
  > 2 If the disc is defective, how do I re - install supplied OS (vista) for a new HARD drive?
  After reading this question, I see you didn't read the document s user manuals. You need to create a recovery media (DVD recovery) and this recovery DVD you can use for recovery image installation if there is a problem with the HARD drive or you want to install original recovery image on the new HARD drive.
  3 > unrelated meanings, can I upgrade to Windows 7 (clean install) 32 or 64 bit version?
  Of course you can do it. Please visit the download page of Toshiba on http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp and check if all the drivers, tools and utilities are available here. Of course before doing this, create recovery DVDs.

  If you have any other questions you are welcome.

• Can I reinstall Windows Vista without having to reinstall my programs or restore my data?

  I need to reinstall vista, but I don't want to lose data or programs.

  I need to reinstall vista, but I don't want to lose data or programs. When I try to reinstall from the cd, I get a message that the resettlement option is disabled.

  How to do this?

  Hello

  you have rec'd the wrong information to the other poster

  You can NOT backup programs installed to anywhere

  Programs need to be reinstalled from the original media: CD, DVD or download

  try to do a repair Installation of in a Vista operating system

  borrow a Microsoft vista dvd, you're not telling which drive you have and do a repair disk install not an acer recovery HP etc.

  read the below tutorial on how to perform a repair installation

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  or follow these steps to back up your data and reinstall:

  make backups on an external hard drive or DVD

  see if this information helps you

  How to make a backup of your data (all Vista versions)

  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-backup-your-data

  How to restore your files

  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-restore-files

  the 1st link below is how do the backup complete pc (Vista, full and professional company)

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial145.html

  and that is how do to recover the backup complete pc

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial144.html

  and here is the information of microsoft in restoring a system image backup

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

  If you have problems with the repost of process above in forum microsoft link that is specific to the backup below questions

  "This forum supports questions for the default backup utility in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and beyond."

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/WindowsBackup/threads

• How to restore the Autorun in Vista

  Autorun

  * original title - how to restore autorun in Vista?... it seems to have disappeared completely.*

  Hello

  Maybe this will help

  Autorun CD Basics
  http://www.phdcc.com/shellrun/Autorun.htm

  AutoPlay - Autorun does not not under Vista
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/01/14/autoplayautorun-not-working-or-missing-not-open-in-Windows-Vista/

  Don't know if this can help or not

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

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  From a post by Gloria on this thread:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaperformance/thread/27a63dbc-fcf6-4406-8e86-776cb3fbce03

  "Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  There is actually two different places where you can set options to control this behavior in Vista.  You must set the options to AutoPlay and autorun, different options.  Here are links to the articles how to both parameters.  You use one to tell Windows what to do and the other to tell what program to use.

  What is the difference between AutoPlay and autorun?
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/a19ac945-1007-4638-9615-e2c3bfd92b751033.mspx

  Set up Windows to automatically play CDs and DVDs
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/35ca2662-fea3-459F-8df3-c99d15b667f11033.mspx

  Change AutoPlay settings
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/40f23376-1351-49d5-8d48-5c05d35f2ac81033.mspx#eVB

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/6ef5399f-a0b6-4133-AC76-41cda36b1ca21033.mspx

  Troubleshoot AutoPlay
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/3ab73757-6b67-4e3c-80b1-a75651c7a9451033.mspx

  I hope this information was useful for you.  Let us know if you need additional assistance.
  Thank you

  Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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  I hope this helps.
  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Can restore my computer-how I restore my computer (Windows Vista Premium) back in the day, it was brand new?

  How can I restore my computer (Windows Vista Premium) back in the day, it was brand new?  I want to clean the top/everything, yes everything!    Help! PLEASE

  Hello

  Here are the different ways 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 to restore an upgrade to Vista HP for Vista Ultimate?

  I've updated to Vista Ultimate on my laptop and now I want to restore that upgrading to Vista HP.  How do I do that?

  Hello

  You CAN depending on how you installed the complete edition

  If you have a folder windows.old on your hard drive and enough hard drive space you CAN rollback

  and if you do not have a folder windows.old here are the different ways 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 F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a microsoft dvd vista

  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

  Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above

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

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

• Can I restore without losing data?

  I don't have my Iphone saved on my computer. I need to get out of a boot loop, but I can't update. Is it possible to restore without losing any of my photos, music, etc.?

  You have a backup of iCloud? Or do you mean that you have no backup at all? Has not created a backup before attempting to update the device? Apple recommend a backup before doing any type of update iOS.

  Without a backup, you will lose data. You can recover from your last backup.