I have lost my Windows XP Professionsla installation disc that came with computer and I see the message asking me to insert disk 3 to reinstall the files. What should I do?

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• I have a photo in the udf format cd and vista cannot see the files, what should I do?

  Hello

  I have my photos of holiday saved on a cd, the cd was made by a friend. The cd is udf format. Vista can see the folder. and who sees using 500 MB and can see the remaining space. But he can't see any files. Any help please. I really want to see these pictures, it was a very memorable time.
  Thank you.

  Hello

  I have my photos of holiday saved on a cd, the cd was made by a friend. The cd is udf format. Vista can see the folder. and who sees using 500 MB and can see the remaining space. But he can't see any files. Any help please. I really want to see these pictures, it was a very memorable time.

  Thank you.

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  I'm not positive that the following UDF readers work
  on Vista... but they may be worth a try...

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Free... Volume UDF - 7.1.0.95 player
  http://www.Roxio.com/enu/support/UDF/software_updates.html

  Free... Adaptec UDF Reader Driver 5.1.1.213
  http://download.CNET.com/Adaptec-UDF-reader-driver/3000-2100_4-9497911.html
  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

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

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

  original title: Lost CD in windows format.

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

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

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

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

  You cannot use your authentication code with a upgrade disk.

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

• I am trying to backup my drivers on my external hard drive and I don't know how to do it and I've lost my windows disc that came with the computer

  I need to know how to save my drivers on my hard drive or on a disc because I lost the disc to my computer and I want to change my hard drive on my laptop

  You back up your operating system, not your drivers.

  If you have Vista Business or Ultimate:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-Vista/features/backup.aspx

  Explore the features: Windows backup center and restoration

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

  How to use the Vista computer backup and restore

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  When you buy a NEW hard drive, the new hard drive manufacturer is normally cloning software available on their website for you to download and do exactly what you want to do.

  Alternatively, use 3rd Party software, you will have to pay for:

  http://www.Acronis.com.au/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/

  Or get a drive for recovery of your computer manufacturer, or borrow a DVD of Vista from Microsoft and reinstall Vista,

  Read the info below:
  

  How to get Vista recovery Media.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• If you have a valid Windows Vista license, why are there not support which includes downloads of the files we can need to overwrite your file should are corrupted due to a virus or malware?

  I am an unlucky recipient of a laptop with Windows Vista. It came preloaded with Vista... no backup disks or manuals, etc. The restore feature was not turned on, so a restore point has not been set. My WMP will not play wmv or any wmp files. I also have problems with my automatic updates in Windows. I have 10 updates that were not successful, but there are probably pages of the attempts of many times where the updates failed. My Trend Micro Titanium Internet tells me I have a problem in my directory root, which is probably due to an update of Windows that was supposed to protect me from a weakness in Vista, but again once with my updates failed to download successfully, its possible the fix I need is still sitting there... I think it's a shame that MicroSoft is allowed to 'SELL' a product without disk... just a license # and NO manuals. AND not a lot of support for your money... or the other. I spent hours and hours trying to fix myself... using all the resources I can find... look like a dummy, I'm sure, but if I had the software I probably would have deleted from my hard drive and more. It would certainly have saved me MONTHS of frustration. Trend Micro and real human support downloaded the plus version of their software for me and recent, plus a few extras to eradicate certain other pests. To get a human being to help you at MicroSoft? It will be $60, please... Sorry, if I look a little tired, but you guys are supposed to be the best and I feel fuzzy. I have been in sales for a long time. long time AND sold the BEST AMERICAN made cars... CADILLACS, but you know if I take care of my clients after the sale... they would have felt like I do, today... disappointed. If every time they came into the dealership I have loaded the $$ to take care of them, they don't come back to me when the NEW models came out... I made sure they got their cars back washed... and they sent their friends to buy from me. And ILS never thought to buy from anyone else, actually when I left the company, I had a nice little legacy of clients in order to let my protégé.

  Thanks (again) Darin - especially for such a detailed response.

  Looks like you're in the clear, Phyllis :)

• Is it possible to install Windows 7 on my PC that came with Windows 10?

  Original title: version of Windows 7

  Hi, is it possible to install Windows 7 on my PC? I already have Windows 10 but the thing is, I'm updating, I bought my PC pre-installed with Windows 10. Given that I have not upgraded, I can't downgrade. Is it possible to install Windows 7 on my PC without having to buy new? I've already paid for Windows 10 and the reason why I want to go back because 10 Windows is so buggy. I know not to download the ISO of Windows 7 images, but my product key does not work with it. Or y at - it a way to transfer windows 7 from my laptop to my desktop Windows 10? Please help and have a nice day!

  Option 1:

  How to: Dual Boot Windows 7 or Windows 8 with Windows installed 10 first

  Option 2:

  How Downgrade Windows preinstalled 10 for Windows 7/8.1

  In both cases, you will need to provide your own license.

• I bought a camera that came with Photoshop Elements. At the time, I didn't have my own computer to install it (using the CD) but now I have a computer (a Macbook Air) that does not have a CD player and I can't download the disc. Is it possible for me

  Help?

  You can download at the bottom of the link:

  Download Photoshop Elements products | 10, 11, 12, 13

• When you try to activate Windows Vista with the key that came with it, I get an error that the key is of the wrong type for activation.

  activation code

  I had a hard drive crash and installed the new hard drive. Installed my copy of vista that came with computer and when I tried to activate the software with the code provided with this windows says it's the wrong activation for this software.

  1. start your own, new thread in the following Microsoft Genuine Advantage forum and repost your MGA journal, and a clear description of your problem:

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinevista/threads>

  2 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:

  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012>

  3. try the listed here appropriate phone number: phone numbers Microsoft Activation centers worldwide:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx>

  UTC/GMT is 21:19 Saturday, may 12, 2012

• can't activate windows xp with the product key that came with the computer

  I got a computer of 510N HP Pavilion from a friend who was absolutely riddled with viruses and malware of all kinds.  Every thing I did to clarify apparently nowhere got done or made it worse.  At the end of the day, the computer would only begin to restart, stop after the start of the HP logo screen, then start to boot, etc and more.  All I could do was to install the hard drive in another computer and format, from scratch.  Now, I'm trying to install the system to XP op for the disc that came with the computer.
  the problem: the code the product key on the case went wrong with the disc.  After searching for solutions, I found a code on the disk by searching the files it contains, tried and it worked!  Problem is when I try to turn it on, it says it's an "unauthorized product key."  I tried to enter that code on the box and who says he is "invalid".  The Cd look authentic; are for distribution with new pc HP and Compaq.  After a further inspection drives are XP Professional SP2, while if it is XP Home Edition.  What gives?  Activation does not anyway. It is any use that will not make me buy a new set of disks?

  Please let me know if more info or detail is necessary.

  PS - only a single piece of hardware has been changed - the cdrom initially provided with the computer was bad, so I went out to perform the installation.

  When you perform a restore to the factory on some HPs condition you have two choices: 1) a restoration which keeps your data and programs (in a repair installation); (2) a full destructive restore which brings back the machine to the State, it's when you first opened the box. In your case, you have already wiped the drive, so the question is moot. I would call the HP technical support. Normally when you use an OEM recovery media (HP, Dell, etc.) a product key is never required during the restore. If you have used the media to restore HP shipped with your system and are always asked for a key and one on the sticker machine is not accepted, then something is certainly. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

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

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

  On Saturday, July 19, 2014 17:26:38 + 0000, Ramiboca wrote:

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

  Probably no disk came with it. Instead, you have a recovery partition.
  For information on how to use it, read the instructions or watch on the
  web site of the manufacturer.

• I have lost my windows xp installation on my computer dell laptop, but I printed on my laptop product key, how to install it again?

  I have lost my windows xp installation on my computer dell laptop, but I printed on my laptop product key, how to install it again.

  Please see: Ask Dell backup disks

• I have lost my windows xp home edition

  I have lost my windows xp home edition
  the product key for my windows
  is F7FY2-BMBPP-CH9P3-K8R9W-W7378
  my product is HP Pavilion ze2000 laptop
  s/n: CNF5110J8L
  p/n: PW950EA #ABV
  How you can help me?
  
  

  If you are looking for a replacement CD XP, you will need to contact Microsoft support (call) and ask them for you a new CD by mail. Costs about $10 if I remember correctly. Or potentially HP so it was an OEM operating system copy.

• I have a new computer running windows but 10, 13 photoshop elements disc.  Insert the disc does not start something going and looking at the files I do not see an installation executable.

  I have a new computer running windows but 10, 13 photoshop elements disc.  Insert the disc does not start something going and looking at the files I do not see an installation executable.  I don't know what to do.

  Download from Download Photoshop Elements | 14, 13, 12, 11, 10

  Install and enter your serial number.

• I use Windows Xp OEM installation disc on another computer, if I have updated from Xp to Vista on a computer?

  I built a computer with Windows Xp OEM and then upgraded to Vista Home Premium SP1.

  I want to know to build another computer with the same Windows Xp OEM installation disc, is this possible?

  Possible? Yes.

  Authorized by the license agreement? N °