I accidently reinstalled Windows Vista Basic, but is my key for Home Premium. What can I do?
I reinstalled Vista Home Basic, but had originally Vista Edition Home Premium and I have the product key for activation only for premium... Help?
No - it can't happen because the original installation is not enabled, it cannot use Anytime Upgrade to install the correct key - and an OEM key will only accept a custom installation and clean.
@Adrienne
You need to reinstall using the manufacturer's recovery disks - if you don't have a game, then you can order them from the manufacturer's website.
Note that this will wipe all data current (again) - so back to external media first.
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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 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
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http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html
Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above
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Hello Microsoft forums...
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Thank you very much.
Contact the manufacturer of Netbook on this subject.
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Install a legitimate programs in the Office Suite.
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Installation to upgrade Windows Vista Ultimate Service Desk on a pc Home Premium
The bad news is, my sweet 3 year old 32-bit HP laptop (under home Premium), is dead, disastrously, this morning, after which a critical backup has not... my head turns... The GOOD news is that now I have the ability to clean install my new "Windows Vista Ultimate SERVICE DESK Upgrade"... Unfortunately... I can't understand... It won't let me "ipgrade" even on a restored factory pc... I counted "clean install", but am completely confused by the options window (& or not I'm sure using this software...) I checked before I bought & used to say that it works very well on this laptop...) ... In any case, I get the window & the following choices: * "Disk 0 Partition #1 (C) - Total size 221,1 GB, free Go 186,3 > & > * '0 Partition 2 HP Recovery Disk' - Total Size 11.8 GB, free space 1.4 GB / / / I do not understand the partitions or anything on this operation & need instructions...» I KNOW that this software is SUPPOSED to work properly... & of course, I don't want to go without it... NEXT disaster, I need the ULTIMATE cigarette back... / / / is there someone who understood? I can't draw conclusions, or analyze what all the... Thanks in advance for any help...
Hello
you do the upgrades within an operating system running and enabled
Reinstall Home premium and then upgrade to ultimate
and do NOT touch or modify this HP Recovery partition
who is there to put your computer to how you bought it if necessary
you press F11 on startup to start the process of recovery from him and then follow the prompts
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Can I reinstall windows with a home base CD and activate using a key for Home Premium?
Hi I need to reinstall windows badly on my laptop! When I tried to support a couple of years back, he always made a mistake so he never fully managed to make a backup HD. So now, I have no other choice than to reinstall it using a CD of vista. I managed to borrow a cd basic home edition from a friend, I use and then use my Home Premium key to activate?
Support International MS - http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
Microsoft may be able to replace your OEM is out of business installation media. In the meantime, of course - try installing using any installation media using the product key that is located on your computer. If this does not work you are no worse off as you are now.
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Several blue screens: Windows 7 Home Premium: what can I do else?
I got this Dell N5110 and one blue screening during the 9 months. I got the replacement of the hard drive with the Dell Diagnostics indicating otherwise by car tool. I get various blue screen corrupted with Page Pooling, code, images of memory, and I'm here are more.
The computer came with software preinstalled and the new hard drive. All the drivers seem to be updated with the latest. I have not updated the BIOS. It is a guarantee if you close the laptop the next time that you open will be on a blue screen.
What I did:
Updated drivers
hard drive enabled for error dell diagnostics and Microsoft
memory had tested dell and Microsoft diagnostics
completed all updates from Microsoft
use the Microsoft Security Essential antivirus
use the dell online verification tool
used Microsoft on the line tool
Event logs would take a year to go and understand. In any case to look at the dmp files easily?
Any help would be appreciated.
Danielle
Hello
Ntoskrnl.exe is a component of Windows which means than anything else he has led astray.
Most often, when there are several different Bug_Check material is involved such
like memory, video, motherboard or other.BlueScreenView provides excellent information however as suggested in the
link to troubleshooting it is best to check the BCCode or stop Code with Faultwire and
MSDN for the methods to solve the problems as well as those in the troubleshooter.If necessary post minidumps so we can analyze them that "may" provide more
Details.I'll be at Microsoft Summit PST USE starting tomorrow and may not be
able to provide a lot of support until Saturday next week (March 3). If you need more
help I will be able to provide during this time, it would probably be a good idea
to another new question so that others are more likely to participate to help. Just refer
paste them into this thread.==========================================================
It's actually better to post the codes Bug_Check or stop than just the
BOM. These 3 respectively either 1.0 a and 1st well there
are other similar codes.As I said above, since there are several material Bug_Checks is likely to be involved
If you also check the drivers and other possibilities of the software.To see how to use BlueScreenView and MyEventViewer to troubleshoot the Bluescreens see the
Methods indicate in this thread - top 3 responses (+ 1 other).We can analyze the minidumps if make you it available to the SkyDrive or another file
sharing sites (such as MediaFire). If you have problems to download the copy of minidumps
for the office or in the Documents folder and download them from there.ZIP or download the content of the C:\Windows\minidump
Use SkyDrive to upload collected files.
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BCCode: 1a 0x0000001a
Remove ALL power and reinstall all the memory cards and cables (both ends where possible).
in fact, remove and replace - don't do not just tight. Make sure that the vents are clear and that the
the fans are working. Even if the temperature is OK assume no heat does not affect the video,.
sound or other system functions that it these get hot. Try adding a small fan blowing in
the vents as a test. (These are especially for a PC not a laptop.)Have you recently added any hardware? Have you updated any drivers just before this started?
(Check control panel - updates of Windows to see if all drivers have been updated it on the)
This started the time) likely guilty hand are video driver, other great drivers, memory, and
antivirus/antispyware/security products could be at fault as well as reader questions.Use the troubleshooter below and refer to the following message to drivers and memory when
you get these sections and then back to the resolution of the problems according to the needs.BCCode: 1a 0x0000001a<-- read="" this="" link="" read="" this="">
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/memory-management-0x0000001A-* 1041.html? order = votes==============================================================
BCCode: 0a 0x0000000A
Check these KB
Error message on a blue screen on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server
2008 R2: "STOP: 0X0000000A"
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/979444Stop error message on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and
who has the iSCSI storage: "0x0000000A"
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/979711Those and 5 other KB Articles are available
http://support.Microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?mode=a&query=0x0000000A&SPID=14019&catalog=LCID%3D1033&1033comm=1&Res=10-----------------------------------
BCCode: 0a 0x0000000A
Drivers could be at fault, however the problems of disk or security/antivirus/antispyware products are
just as likely to be the root cause that they can force a driver to corrupt or go out of bounds.
The video driver or something affecting it would be questionable.Make sure that the drivers, BIOS and chipset of low-level drivers are all updated by checking manually
system manufacturer and device manufacturers sites.Below I'll post a generic bluescreen convenience store and in the next message how to upgrade
drivers and BIOS as well as controls memory.-----------------------------------
BCCode: 0a 0x0000000A
Cause
This bug check is issued if the memory paged (or invalid) is accessible when the IRQL is too high.
The error that usually generates this bug check occurs after the installation of the faulty device driver or service system, BIOS.
If you encounter a bug 0xA control during the upgrade to a later version of Windows, this error can be caused by a device driver, system service, an anti-virus or a backup tool that is not compatible with the new version.
Solve the problem
If a kernel debugger is available, get a stack trace.
To resolve an error caused by the faulty device driver or service system, BIOS
- Restart your computer.
- Press F8 to character-based menu that displays the choice of operating system.
- In the Windows Advanced Options menu, select last known good Configuration . This option is most effective when a pilot or a service is added at a time.
To resolve an error caused by an incompatible device driver, system service, virus scanner, or backup tool
- Check the system log in Event Viewer for error messages that may identify the device or driver that caused the error.
- Try disabling the cache in memory of the BIOS.
- Run the diagnostics of equipment provided by the manufacturer of the system, in particular the scanner memory. For more information about these procedures, see the manual of your computer.
- Make sure that the latest Service Pack is installed.
- If your system has cards (SCSI) small computer system interface, contact the card manufacturer for updated Windows drivers. Try to disable sync negotiation in the SCSI BIOS, check the wiring and the SCSI ID of each device and confirming the proper termination.
- For devices (IDE) peripheral electronic integrated, set the built-in as only primary IDE port. Also, check each IDE device to the right setting master/slave/stand alone. Try to remove all IDE devices except for the hard drives.
If the message appears during installation of Windows, make sure that the computer and installed devices are listed in the list of the products tested Microsoft Windows market.
Comments
Before upgrading to a new version of Windows, remove all third-party device drivers and system services and disable any antivirus. Contact software manufacturers for updates of these third-party tools.
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BCCode: 1st 0x0000001E
Remove ALL power and reinstall all the memory cards and cables (both ends when)
possible) - in fact, remove and replace - do not just tight. This is for a PC and on all
that can be done for a laptop is reinstall the memory and clear the vents. Make sure the BIOS.
low level chipset drivers and key device drivers are all up to date by check manually to the
manufacturer websites.Bluescreens many are caused by the BIOS, drivers from the chipset level low and other main device drivers
that are not the latest, even if the computer is new. Manually check for updates
using the methods of updates as indicated in the resolution of the above issues and/or methods
below (which are the same).
BCCode: 1st 0x0000001ECause
It is a very common bug control. To interpret it, you must identify which exception has been generated.
Common exception codes include:
- 0 X 80000002: STATUS_DATATYPE_MISALIGNMENT
An unaligned data reference was encountered.
- 0 X 80000003: STATUS_BREAKPOINT
A breakpoint or ASSERTION was met when no kernel debugger was attached to the system.
- 0XC0000005: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION
A memory access violation has occurred. (Parameter 4, verification of bug is the address to which the driver attempted to access.)
For a complete list of exception codes, see the ntstatus.h file located in the directoryInc. of the Windows Driver Kit.
Resolution
If you do not have to debug this problem, you must use certain basic troubleshooting techniques. If a driver is identified in the bug check message, disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver updates. Try changing video cards. Check with your hardware vendor for updates to the BIOS. Disable the BIOS memory options such as implementing caching or shading.
If you plan to debug this problem, you find it difficult to get a stack trace. Parameter 2 (the address of the exception) should identify the driver or function that caused the problem.
If the exception code 0 x 80000003 occurs, this indicates that a breakpoint coded hard or assertion was hit, but the system was launched with the/nodebug. switch. This problem should occur infrequently. If it occurs repeatedly, make sure a kernel debugger is connected and the system is booted with theSwitch/DEBUG .
In case of exception code 0 x 80000002, the trap frame will provide additional information.
If you don't know the specific cause of the exception, the following should be considered:
Hardware incompatibility. First of all, make sure that all new equipment installed is listed in the list of the products tested Microsoft Windows market.
Service system or driver faulty device. In addition, a chauffeur service or defective peripheral system could be responsible for this error. The hardware problems, such as BIOS incompatibilities, conflicts of memory and IRQ conflicts can also generate this error.
If a driver is listed by name in the bug check message, disable or remove that driver. Disable or remove drivers or services that have been recently added. If the error occurs during the startup sequence and the system partition is formatted with the NTFS file system, you may be able to use Safe Mode to rename or to delete the faulty driver. If the driver is used as part of the start-up procedure of the system Safe Mode, you must start the computer by using the Recovery Console to access the file.
If the problem is associated with Win32k.sys, the source of the error may be a third-party remote control program. If this software is installed, the service may be removed by the system startup by using the Recovery Console and by removing the offending system service file.
Check the system log in Event Viewer for additional error messages that might help determine the device or driver responsible for control of bug 0x1E. Disable the cache in the BIOS memory could also resolve the error. You must also run hardware diagnostics, especially the scanner memory, provided by the manufacturer of the system. For more information about these procedures, see the manual of your computer.
The error that generates this message may occur after the first reboot during Windows Setup, or after installation is complete. A possible cause of the error is incompatibility of the system BIOS. BIOS problems can be solved by upgrading the version of the system BIOS.
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Look in the Event Viewer to see if something is reported on those.
http://www.computerperformance.co.UK/Vista/vista_event_viewer.htmMyEventViewer - free - a simple alternative in the standard event viewer
Windows. TIP - Options - Advanced filter allows you to see a time rather
of the entire file.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/my_event_viewer.htmlHere are a few ways to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the blue screen
info that would help. Such as ITC and 4 others entered at the bottom left. And all others
error information such as codes of STOP and info like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.As examples:
BCCode: 116
BCP1: 87BC9510
BCP2: 8C013D80
BCP3: 00000000
BCP4: 00000002or in this format:
Stop: 0 x 00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo)
Tcpip.sys - address blocking 0 x 0 00000000 000000000 DateStamp 0 x 000000000It is an excellent tool for displaying the blue screen error information
BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during ' blue screen of the.
death ' crashes and displays information about all accidents of a table.
Free
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/blue_screen_view.htmlBlueScreens many are caused by old or damaged, in particular the video drivers drivers however
There are other causes.You can do mode if necessary safe or the Vista DVD command prompt or
Options recovery if your system is installed by the manufacturer.How to start on the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.htmlYou can try a system restore to a point before the problem started when one exists.
How to do a system restore in Windows 7
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Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.htmlHow to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates cbs.log Windows Vista (and Windows 7)
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228The log can give you the answer if there is a corrupted driver. (Says not all possible
driver problems).Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run the check disk at startup in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Often drivers up-to-date will help, usually video, sound, network card (NIC), WiFi, part 3
keyboard and mouse, as well as of other major device drivers.Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htmHow to install a device driver in Vista (also Windows 7) Device Manager
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.htmlStop Windows 7 to automatically install device drivers
http://helpdeskgeek.com/Windows-7/stop-Windows-7-from-automatically-installing-device-drivers/How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows 7 / Vista
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/Turn off Windows Update Device Driver search prompt in Windows 7 / Vista (for professionals,
Ultimate and Enterprise)
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-tips/disable-Windows-Update-device-driver-search-prompt/-------------------------------------------------------------------------
How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart
quit unexpectedly
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/958233Troubleshooting Vista Blue Screen, error of JUDGMENT (and Windows 7)
http://www.chicagotech.NET/Vista/vistabluescreen.htmUnderstanding and decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages
http://www.Taranfx.com/blog/?p=692Windows - troubleshooting blue screen errors
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In some cases, it may be necessary.
Startup Options recovery or Windows 7 disk repair
How to run a startup repair in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.htmlHow to start on the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.htmlHow to create a Windows 7 system repair disc
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.htmlHow to do a repair installation to repair Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.htmlI hope this helps.
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my product key for Home premium vistas of my backup disk does not register? help please
I just bought a new card mother and tried to re install vista home premium 32-bit my sysytem origianl backup disk, so I could possible go to 64 bits, what has not happened and now I'm having to reinstall everything, however I said that I have to put my vista Home premium again? I click ok doing that, with the product key already stressed by the computer its self, and he said that my product key is valid? can you please help?
I just bought a new card mother and tried to re install vista home premium 32-bit my sysytem origianl backup disk, so I could possible go to 64 bits, what has not happened and now I'm having to reinstall everything, however I said that I have to put my vista Home premium again? I click ok doing that, with the product key already stressed by the computer its self, and he said that my product key is valid? can you please help?
The way you wrote, I guess that Vista was preinstalled on the computer when you purchased the computer.
In other words, you have a version of OEM license. Yes?If so,the product key you have is related to the original motherboard. It is not good for the new MB.
To use your product key, you must replace the motherboard with the exact model, the machine came with that.Call the manufacturer of your computer for a suitable motherboard.
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DUAL BOOT WINDOWS VISTA HOW TO LEAVE A KEY FOR A PAVILION HP P/N F9J18UA DRIVE IF IT IS POSSIBLE.
THE HP PAVILION P/N F9J18UA HAS A RECOVERY PARTITION ON A 500 GB HARD DRIVE. CAN I STILL INSTALL MY WINDOWS 8.1 THROUGH MY RECOVERY PARTION TO THE 2ND PARTITION ON THE HARD DISK THAT IS SHARED WITH A 216 GB AND GB 206 PARTITIONS, AND WHICH ALREADY HAS VISTA ON PARTITION 1 AND THE RECOVERY PARTITION ON THE 3RD PARTITION EARLIER UNDER SILENCE OF ABOUT 75-80 GB? NOTE: THE HARD DRIVE IS 500 GB W/3 PARTITIONS TOTAL.
Hi @oz0921
I saw your post on the use of the recovery partition to install Windows 8.1 on a partition on the same computer. Unfortunately, this won't work as the recovery would target the entire hard drive and format it. To try this you need an installation CD for Windows 8.1.
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See return, cancel, or Exchange an Adobe order-
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Had to reinstall Windows Vista Basic on my laptop now girls probably 4 or 5 times over the past year. A question is we get full and you get to a screen that says not to interrupt and cela will take a few minutes, which, on an attempt, I let it run all night and never went. Finally, just let it load and put an end to the function and let him simply use the laptop. Then after a few moments to use his laptop begins to freeze. So, I have to go and try to reinstall its OS.
If you restore so frequently, or at all, someone is something fundimentally incorrect and visit places / download infected files.
Recover PC to factory specifications, winupdate turn off "recommended updates", but allow critical updates. Consult the manufacturer of your laptop and see if there are recommended updates shown there.
Install a decent Anti Virus, MS Security Essentials is free. Do this before you install any programs or connect to the scocial network sites
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* Original title: reinstalling Windows Vista
I tried to format the C drive and then reinstall Windows Vista using the windows reinstall disk but I couldn't start in it. I restarted my computer, press the F12 key and selected boot from cd/dvd, but the computer still started in windows. My computer is Dell. If there is no solution, it is possible to reinstall windows without using the disc?
Hello
Here are the options of relocation:
How ro reinstall from the Dell recovery partition:
Reinstalling the printer Dell supplied disk:
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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.
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I need to reinstall Windows Vista but the sticker on the laptop product key is not readable.
My partner has an Acer laptop running Windows Vista Basic 32-bit. He needs a complete reinstallation of Windows because there a lot of problems now. The problem is the sticker of the product key on the laptop is often illegible. I tried to use the Magic Jelly Bean finder key to resolve this issue, but the key does not match what the letters which are readable on the sticker. I tried this on my own laptop and had the same problem (sticker key did not key on the computer). Neither laptops have had Windows reinstalled before. I learned that the keys posted by Magic Jelly Bean are in fact license keys of Volume factory installed by the OEM rather than found on the stickers product keys and Volume license keys cannot be used to reinstall Windows.
His cell phone doesn't have a recovery disk or a recovery partition, but even if she did, given its current state, a complete reinstallation is what it takes. Her cell phone is not come with a Windows Installation DVD, either, but we can borrow one from a friend who owns a disk with the same version of Windows as his laptop and I know that works perfectly. We just need a way to recover the product key that was on the sticker. We are not ready to buy a new copy of Windows that we already have a license (through the purchase of the laptop) key.
PS I remember that I helped my father after reinstall Windows XP. We tried both the key on the sticker of his PC and the one that we found on the PC itself (Volume key). In the end, only the key on the sticker has worked. This confirms that a Volume license key cannot be used to reinstall Windows.
Hello
We cannot help you with your product key and there are no records of loan use
recovery discs are brand and the specific model
and product key finder programs will not help you find product keys that you can use vista preinstalled in these circumstances
to reinstall vista use either disk or recovery partition recovery manufacturer, since they do not normally require an input key product on your part
The manufacturer must provide a way to reinstal vista or by disk or a recovery Partition
Contact Acer recovery Vista disc
https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer
and Acer has a "hidden" recovery partition
Normally with an Acer, you press Alt + F10 at startup to start the process, or if it is still ongoing, you go to section eRecovery under [programs and search for how to make recovery discs and the use of the recovery partition
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My old laptop is now very slow performance, no doubt because it is hopelessly cluttered with unwanted stuff, viruses etc.. So I have tried various methods of cleaning without success, I decided to reformat (all data on it has been transferred to a new laptop) and start from scratch by reinstalling Windows Vista Home (installed when I bought it). But no installation disc has been delivered, although the product no key. is located on the underside of the laptop. What should I do? I could ring you, but I don't have a land line, and a long call on my cell phone would probably cost a fortune. It would be great if you were ringing me to talk me through the process (07760 101610)
Greetings - Graham Durbin
Hello
Sorry, this is not Microsoft and we don't do phone calls that we are for the most part, Windows users help each other here...
Here are the different ways that you can reinstall Vista.
See which is more easy for you.
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.
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