I want to install a new hard drive and I don't have the installation discs for Windows, is it possible to get my old copy of Windows as a download?
Help download windows on old laptop but I have a problem...
Unfortunately, there is no download of Windows Vista available bits. Please see: How to replace Microsoft software
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I have adobe CS6 on my old hard drive and I want to transfer more in my new hard drive. I don't have the disk that it came on more. How can I do this? also, I never put a single copy on a laptop and it is accepted 2... If this is important.
Disable (help > deactivate) on your old hd.
then install it using the installation files and your serial number.
Available downloadable Setup files:
- Suites and programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4, CS4 Web Standard | CS3
- Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
- First Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
- Photoshop Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
- Lightroom: 5.7.1. 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.7 (win),2.7 (mac)
- Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
- Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3
Download and installation help links Adobe
Help download and installation to Prodesigntools links can be found on the most linked pages. They are essential; especially steps 1, 2 and 3. If you click on a link that does not have these listed steps, open a second window by using the link to Lightroom 3 to see these "important Instructions".
window using the Lightroom 3 link to see these "important Instructions".
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MS Vista was preinstalled on my computer. (I bought it new.) It did not come with a MS Vista program disc.) My hard drive has crashed and I need to replace it. What should I do to get the Vista OS on my new hard drive.
Hello
There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.
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.
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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I INSTALLED A NEW HARD DRIVE AND FORGOT TO BACKUP MY DATA
I INSTALLED A NEW HARD DRIVE AND FORGOT TO BACK TO THE TOP OF MY DATA IF I DON'T REMEMBER MY CODE TO SECURITY/PASSWORD OF THE WIRELESS ROUTER
You need to reset your wireless router if you do not have access to it to retrieve your security code.
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http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126
"Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"
Microsoft cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features.
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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Install a new hard drive and copy that
I have a gateway that I bought at wal-mart about two years ago, it was windows vista Basic. The hard drive is failling and I am wanting to install a new hard drive but the laptop didn't come with a cd of the operating system. Is it possible to copy the old drive to the new so that I don't lose all the files and I didn't buy a new operating system? Also I can do this with a USB key, do not know how to connect two internal hard drives at the same time. I would like to as cheap as possible but need to do anyway. Thank you
I have a gateway that I bought at wal-mart about two years ago, it was windows vista Basic. The hard drive is failling and I am wanting to install a new hard drive but the laptop didn't come with a cd of the operating system. Is it possible to copy the old drive to the new so that I don't lose all the files and I didn't buy a new operating system? Also I can do this with a USB key, do not know how to connect two internal hard drives at the same time. I would like to as cheap as possible but need to do anyway. Thank you
Hey rcfball66
You can always buy a gateway vista recovery disk to reinstall vista back to the factory with the new drive settings
They provide at a nominal cost
manufacturers of hard drive normally supplies free software to their Web sites for the movement of the operating systems of the old hard drive to the new hard disk cloning you buy home
You can also use programs third 3rd to do this, or upgrade Vista Home Basic vista full for pc full upward
but you can normally buy 3rd party programs
read below information about such a program
http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/
Walter, the time zone traveller
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I just installed a new hard drive. and reinstalled a clean copy of Windows 8.1. Windows 10 waiting to be installed. I have licensed copies of Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 5 and 12 elements with Acrobat Standard. The Adobe programs are now asking to be uninstalled and reinstalled I can understand. However, should I do before moving on to Windows 10?
Yes
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I bought a new hard drive. I don't have a system recovery disk. Can I load Windows Vista from another source and activate using my original product key?
Hello
There is no download available from Microsoft Vista.
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 determines which Edition is installed.
Builders 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.
p.s. If the old hard drive is still installed and running before you change on hard drives and you never received the to purchase recovery discs, you can make the recovery discs from the recovery Partition which should be on the old hard drive. You will need to request that the manufacturer how to do as each computer manufacturer has their own way of making records of this partition recovery.
It depends on the old hard drive still works.
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I'm getting "unmountable boot volume" and I don't have the recovery disc or a hard drive on my netbook.
I tried to connect my netbook to a sony bravia tv and I pressed the power button to restart because it was so slow awakening of the mode standbyI am running windows xp home sp3. What should I do?Hi samp2000,
Follow the steps in this article to resolve the problem:
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I have a laptop Windows 7 with Acrobat installed Standard XI. The program was already installed on my laptop, so I don't have the installation disc. I'm getting error 1334 and Error 1311 indicating the "file Source not found." Do you have recommendations for repair? As a reminder, the software was already installed on my computer so I don't have the installation disc. Thank you.
MST can be downloaded from http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-downloads.html, but you may have problems depending on the operating system and if you have a volume license or upgrade. If the download works for you, don't forget to make a backup on another medium for the future.
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Having trouble installing new drivers after installing a new hard drive and Windows Vista.
I just installed a new hard drive on my computer of dell inspiron 1525. I managed to do it and it worked. I had a disc from dell to reinstall windows vista edition Home premium 32-bit and had drivers and utilities dvd. However I couldn't connect to the internet. I understand I'm missing some drivers but I rebooted the computer, but it goes to the black screen asking you to start in safe mode, safe mode with network, normally and something else. But after trying all of them, it goes straight to this same screen. What can I do? Or I can clear the new hard drive and start over? Any ideas?
original title: new installation from hard drive problemHello
I suggest that you run the Startup Repair tool and check if it solves the problem:
Startup Repair: frequently asked questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions
I suggest Download driver network card on another computer, and then transfer the file using any flash drive and even install in the computer you have challenged.
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Install Adobe illustrator cc 2014 and I don't have the desktop icons when I save my work on my desk
I installed Adobe illustrator cc 2014 and I don't no the desktop icons when I save my work to my counter top. I have a white square and the name of the file and that's it. What's wrong? I have no other illustrator programs on my computer.
File associations are managed by your operating system and without any specific system info we can not tell you anything.
Mylenium
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How to install a new hard drive and create recovery disks before installing the new drive?
HP Pavilion Dv5 - 2077 cl/entertainment laptop
Product #: WQ799UA #ABA
Windows 7 64 bitHello-
So for a while now, I get a blue screen randomly, popping up all the time and some time, who is going to "clear my physical memory" or something and then restart after like 30 seconds. I posted in the forums, once it all started and support told me to run tests and finally told me that my hard drive has been the reason for these constant errors. Then I backed up everything, in anticipation of a real accident.
I'm about to order a new hard drive from Newegg.com, and I would like to know if it is difficult to replace a hard drive in a laptop, or if I should have Geek Squad do it for $50. In addition, I don't think I have the disk for the operating system that came with my computer, how do I order that HP and how much is it?
And, last but not least, is there a message or a video with instructions on how to install a hard drive and operating system?
Here is the hard drive Im currently looking, if could let me also know if this would be my laptop and if it's a good idea that would be great:
Thank you very much.
Hello
Yes, that's exactly what you do
Kind regards
DP - K
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Can I install a new HARD drive and use an old backup
Just, I got my new Dell's HARD drive and need to install it in my Dim 9200. Can I use the old hard drive as a backup drive or secondary without deleting anything or reformatting? I have too many things on the old drive and am not crazy about cloning, I prefer to do a clean install of XP and be able to do things more when I feel the need. Is this possible or am I dreaming.
Has never done this before so I need help. Thank you.
Dimension 9200 E6600 2.4 GHz 4 GB DDR2 sdram @ 533 MHZ 4x1Go
250 GB SATA II Samsung spinpoint drive HARD 8 MB cache 7200 RPM
Win XP Pro 32 bit OEM Delljgarcia
After installing the new drive hard SATA and windows installation, etc. and when it works to your satisfaction, put the 'old' drive as the secondary, transfer all the files and folders you need in the new C: / volume, using the option "send to." Providing the old hard drive has no problems, then the format and partition the drive for additional storage.
Note. Only files and folders can be transferred, all programs and applications must be reinstalled from their records, or downloaded from the site of the publishers.
Bev.
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I have a desktop Dell-540 in which my c drive is a Raid 1 configuration of 1 TB (two disks to not up to 1 TB, Raid 0, which is the backup) which has all my programs and data. I have a 2nd J: 1 TB (single drive - no raid) drive that I use as my back in-house to my drive c.
I am running in all genres or the problems of Windows 7 as well as running out of space so I would install a new 2 TB drive as new drive c and re - install windows 7 for a clean install on a single partition. I intend to disconnect my current c drive (which consists of my two disks in a raid 1 configuration) as well as to disconnect the 1 TB drive unique j and connect my new 2 TB drive. I would like to install a clean version of windows 7. So my question is this:
If I disconnect all the old disks (c and J) and install a new one and start to load windows 7 on it, the new facility does affect the bios or motherboard settings?
f for some reason so I have encounter problems, can I just unplug my new drive of 2 TB and re - connect my original c drive and drive j back to the motherboard and have it load up as it was before original, I unplugged my old PC would be back up and runing? Or, install Windows 7 on a new drive change the settings of the motherboard or bios Setup that would prevent me to connect to any return to as it was before I started?
In fact, raid 0 is striated, which means that two readers work as something one 1 TB raid 0 disk is made from two 500 GB drives. RAID 1 is mirrored, meaning that you would have two 1 TB drives each of which is one exact copy of the other. Replacing your hard drive and perform a clean installation of Windows 7 will not change your bios settings. You will need to enter the bios and change the configuration of the training of raid 0 or 1 for sata before install Windows on the new drive. To return to your original configuration and the hard disks, you will need to enter the bios and re - configure the hard drives in the raid 0 array or 1, whatever one you had.
Jim
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I can't set up a broadband connection using the cable or wireless such that it does not recognize either. Also, the font is huge and I can't find anywhere to reduce only expand. I also have to install a Toshiba installation disc?
If the installation disc includes the drivers for your motherboard, display and Wi - Fi then yes do you.
You can also find drivers as follows. Go to the Toshiba support website and search for Windows Vista drivers for your specific model number.
Toshiba support: http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp
If there are Windows Vista drivers can download to a folder on your hard drive and install all of them, starting with the card mother/chipset, SATA, USB drivers, Audio, LAN, Etc., and so on.
Tips for solving common problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/help/top-solutions
Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctlyJ W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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