I forgot my password of windows vista. I do not have a disk to change my password. What should I do?

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• I need to recover Windows Vista, but do not have a disk. What should I do?

  Title: Vista original recovery

  Anyone know where I can get a copy of the CD of the operating system? Virus wiped my phone and need to re - install.  Never received a disk with the purchase of the laptop and prefer not to pay $50 to talk to microsoft technical support.  Thanks in advance for any help.

  Hello

  This will be asssit you

  Ways to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

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

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

• I need to re - install windows vista but can not find my disk

  Gave up my old hard drive to the laptop and I need Windows vista but can not find my disc can I download it for free if so microsoft where any help would be great

  Thank you very much, Nik

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  Contact the manufacturer of your laptop and ask them to send a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

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

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

  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

  See you soon

• Reinstalling Windows Vista, but do not have the product key. How can I find?

  Install Vista on two machines
  OK, so one of my friends has Ubunto Linux installed on their system and they want Windows Vista back. I said I would do and use my disks of Vista OS (16 in total).

  Now, the fun is that it doesn't have the product key to its original copy of Vista so how I get it back?

  It had Vista installed on it before Linux, however based on a virus that Vista should be completely removed and Linux has been installed as an operating system that is temporary until we find Vista once again, since I'm the one with the OS disk, then we re-install it.

  So I'll be able to have my copy of Vista on two different computers?

  ALSO: Vista came with the computer when he brought it but no recovery disk (as they did with XP) has been provided.

  Hello

  1 No. you cannot use your product key on his computer and your computer: Installation is permitted with a license.

  And if yours is preinstalled (OEM license), you could not even give it Vista and consider your computer off.

  2. you can't find the product key for the operating systems pre-installed when the product key on the sticker is missing or lost; read this Information:

  The way around this is to contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send recovery discs to reinstall the operating system properly. They should send records for a small fee.

  While they are in contact with the Manufaxcturer of the computer also ask them if there is a way to reinstall the operating system on a recovery partition on the hard drive of your laptop, allowing them to save money.

  Either of these methods of recovery normally does not imply that you have to insert a product key as factory Setup key is automatically used to activate this process.

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista: updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes

  my computer may not be updated, whenever I turn on or restart my computer, the message "Configuring updates stage 3 of 3 0% Please wait, don't turn off your computer" comes but after awhile, it says 'updates are not configured correctly, returning from changes' it keeps past, I did everything I could , but nothing happened. What should I do?

  So far there are problems or there are many who have this problem?

  Have you tried to disable temporarily running anti-virus software?

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929135

  950093 how to use the System Configuration utility to resolve configuration errors in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB; EN-US; 950093

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058/#appliesTo

  Troubleshooting in Win 7 vs KB971058 for Vista
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7itproappcompat/thread/e1f0a807-E132-4FDC-ABF8-5bad87b64204

  The system update tool

  Description of the preparation tool system update for Windows Vista for Windows Server 2008, for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

• I need to install Windows Vista, but do not have the media.

  Vista home premium 32 bit

  Hello
  I have the computer hp pavilion dv9700 laptop purchased with windows vista home premium 32 bit.
  System has been instaled on laptop I have no recovery disk corect.
  So now, my fatal stop of the system down and I can not recovery there.
  I have the sticker on my laptop with the serial number and the reception.
  How can I get vista system to install on my laptop, using my original serial number?
  Thank you

  Concerning

  Tomasz
  

  Laptops HP - view set to recover the operating system or the operating system reinstallation
  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&TaskID=115&prodSeriesId=3632106&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3632106&ObjectID=c00006110

  Your other option is to contact HP support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

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

• I have a product key for Windows Vista but do not have the media. How can I install it?

  put in the original OS after installing the new motherboard

  change of motherboard and a technician installed wrong operating system and it's a forgery XP.  I want to install the original VISTA HOME PREMIUM, but do not have a disc.  What should I do?

  If this computer comes with an OEM, the license for the operating system license is dead when the motherboard was changed because he filed another computer. You will need to purchase a commercial operating system version.

• I bought a Dell system that is password protected. I do not have a disk of re - install. What can I do?

  Password! Help!

  I bought a laptop Dell has windows Home Basic edition. Password protected and I don't drive! What should I do?

  Hello

  Microsoft prohibits any help given in these Forums for you help bypass or "crack" passwords lost or forgotten.

  Here's information from Microsoft, explaining that the policy:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37

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  You need to reinstall the operating system.

  See if there is a recovery Partition to do this:

  Read this information from Dell on how to do it:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  Otherwise, call Dell and ask them to send a Vista recovery disk.

  Normally, they charge a low cost to make.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DellCare/contact_us?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&redirect=1

  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 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.

• I can't log out of windows xp pro unless I have use Bishop task to do. What should I do about it?

  I have two accounts set up on win xp pro user.  Sometimes I can disconnect one but not the other, and it seems to flip flop that connects first.  It will change user but will not register.  Most recent he won't close the session.  I use task mgr to close the session and he still hesitates to do.

  Shutdown problems (or logoff) are usually caused by a program or process that won't come out gracefully. The program or process may be against malware, or may be legitimate (for example a pervasive like Norton or McAfee antivirus). If you use Norton or McAfee product, uninstall it and replace it with a better program like NOD32, Kasperksy or Avast (free). The Windows Firewall is enough for most people. Shutdown problems can also be caused by old/badly written drivers so make sure that all drivers are updated, especially on Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  A.the first step should always ensure that your computer is free of viruses/malware.

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  B. If the computer is free of viruses/malware, the drivers are current, and no program Norton or McAfee is installed, then do boot minimum troubleshooting to see what program/process is the culprit:

  How to perform a clean boot in Vista and XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
  How to perform a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  C. Si you need more information, here's a troubleshooting utility excellent stop - http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.htm

  Standard caveat: If the problem is too difficult - and there is absolutely no shame in admitting it isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a computer repair shop. This will not be your type of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad space of the place. Get recommendations from family, friends and colleagues.
  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• my windows vista OS does not have the windows fax and scan program

  It does not seem that I have the fax of the window and he analyzes the program on my OS (Vista);

  Hello

  Vista home versions have included fax software

  for this you need business or ultimate or business

  you need 3rd party fax software if you have Vista Edition Home Basic or home premium

  try to snappy fax:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/snappyfax.html

• How can I get a Windows ISO or Windows media? I need to re - install Windows Vista, but do not have the disc.

  laptop of my dughter must have reloaded vista and she lost the disc that she has a valid license

  I need to download an ISO, so I can wipe the computer and reinstall Vista.

  Hello

  This should help you with your questions about the replacement of software:

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

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista, it will not move in front of the 'Welcome' screen after you enter the administrator login password.

  After you have installed an in place upgrade to Windows Vista, it will not move beyond the 'Welcome' screen after you enter the administrator login password.  The computer works fine in safe mode with network, however I am unable to boot normally without hang on the screen 'welcome. '

  (the system is running pre - SP1)

  Hello

  Start the computer to boot in safe mode with network and check if it helps: How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean Windows Vista or Windows 7 boot http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: when you are finished troubleshooting, follow step 7 to start the computer in normal startup.

• I forgot my email address but don't forget my password what should I do now?

  I have an another hot mail account which is very very important and I forgot his email address but I remember his password what should I do now? Please help
  Thank you

  You will find support for Windows Live Hotmail in these forums: http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?productid=1

• Administrator log - on: can someone tell me why Windows Vista Premium does not create a user profile ADMINISTRATOR for me by default

  Can someone tell me why Windows Vista Premium does not create a user profile ADMINISTRATOR for me by default, as I am the main user and why he keeps me access to many programs and features in Windows, including installation and view and edit privileges?  How can I set up my profile as ADMINISTRATOR rather than another user profile and get rid of all the other profiles?  Please write to * address email is removed from the privacy * for your answer.

  Steve

  Can someone tell me why Windows Vista Premium does not create a user profile ADMINISTRATOR for me by default, as I am the main user and why he keeps me access to many programs and features in Windows, including installation and view and edit privileges?  How can I set up my profile as ADMINISTRATOR rather than another user profile and get rid of all the other profiles?  Please write toEmail removed privacy for your answer.

  Steve

  Let me soce entry details:

  1. all computers need to have at least one administrator account. It will not work without it.
  It does NOT, however, create a profile For YOU defaultAdmin. It belongs to the user or the owner to create and decide who is Admin, and who is a regular user.
  2. even an admin account will not get to install and change the settings automatically. UAC (user account control) always appears to ask for confirmation of the task by clicking on continue, or by typing the admin password.
  3 be the main user is not to be an administrator. It is up to the user/owner of the computer to be configured as such.
  That said, now my question... How do you know that you're not an admin?

  t-4-2

• Windows Vista Ultimate does not install on Satellite M40

  Windows Vista Ultimate settles not on this laptop. Vista hangs after the installation and does not start. Someone knows what's the problem?

  Hello

  As mentioned above the hardware of the laptop must be compatible and must be able to manage the Vista. The M40 is certainly not Vista capable
  But I have installed Vista on the A50 and this laptop is no longer able to Vista but I upgraded the RAM and HARD drive and it works.
  Of course, the many features of Vista like Aero don t run but I was able to install it.

  Maybe the BIOS is not compatible with Vista! It is possible