I want to restore my VAIO to factory settings, but I had to replace the D drive. Problems?

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• I would like to revive my laptop to its factory settings, but I don't have the cd that came with it. is it possible to do this if my laptop?

  I would like to revive my laptop to its factory settings, but I don't have the cd that came with it. is it possible to do this if my laptop?

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  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.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  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

• What should I do first to update or restore had to replace the c drive?

  Had to replace the main drive. Installed a new drive reovery disks. I have a full backup pc with windows backup and Restore Center on my second drive. What I have to install the updates of windows first or can I use backup and Restore Center and restore the full backup of the system? Windows vista ultimate 64-bit H P Pavillion.

  Hi irondale2002,

  You can first to restore the data on the new disk hard by following this link. Then install updates on your computer.

  Restore your computer from a system image backup

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

  Hope the helps of information. Please post back and we do know.

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• I want to restore my laptop to factory settings

  I want to restore my Asus laptop to factory settings. IM only 14 so I don't have any extra money to spend. Please answer my question as soon as possible. Thank you

  What you need is to find the Asus recovery in the main menu, and then make sure that the CD/dvd of popular recovery with her and then you can perform a factory restore.

  or

  Press F9 or F10shortly after connecting, you will have to the ASUS recovery partition. This will restore settings and all user data will be gone

• I want to restore my computor to factory settings, after that which will update what I have to do. SP1 and sp2? is all that I need to do?

  When I restore vista to the factory settings, what updates to this what I need to do? I just install sp1 & 2? My computor is 5 years, so a lot of updates are needed.

  Hello

  You will NOT be offered SP1 via Windows Updates as Support for Vista without SP1 is finished.

  Click Start > right click computer > left click on properties > it will tell you it if you use Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Vista.

  You need this information to make a direct download the correct version of 'bit' of SP1.

  Once you have select the SP1 correct 'bit' download from these links:

  Vista SP1 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=30

  Vista SP1 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=21299

  After you download and install SP1 in this way, you should be able to use Windows Update to get the rest necessary updates, including SP2.

  See you soon.

• Had to replace the hard drive, windows xp restore, now unable to detect wireless networks.

  Had to have my hard drive on my Dell replaced, restored Windows XP netbook, now I am unable to detect wireless networks. Someone at - it the answer? Thank you.

  Hi DeAnnaW,
   
  Follow the steps in this link to fix the problem:
  How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2
  Note: The steps in the link are applied to the other service pack versions of Windows XP as well.

• To restore my system to factory settings, but...

  don't I have to do something first to my drive ssd as an erasure program or something? I intend to do this by using my exotic respawn records but also have my windows disks too. any help/advice/links to the popular step by step instructions.

  Yes, the process is the same for the SSD or HARD disk. If the original image is damaged or missing, then the only option is to do a fresh install of Windows.

• I started having problems with windows 7 is not genuine not. I had to replace the hard drive on my laptop, but to restore a snapshot of the old failing hard drive. .

  I used the download from a previous post just to check if my copy was indeed enabled.  The results are listed below.

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->

  Validation code: 0x8004FE21
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - 4F8HK - M4P73-W8DQG
  The Windows Product Key hash: Xs1iQgVeo0C + sObJxS7eu + FuBPQ =
  Windows product ID: 00359-OEM-8992687-00057
  Windows product ID type: 2
  Windows license Type: OEM SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003
  ID: {BED6955A-ADD1-4BFF-A73B-532792207817} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Product name: Windows 7 Home Premium
  Architecture: 0 x 00000009
  Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830 - 0333
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 100 authentic
  Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007-100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Users\Kurt A. Brown\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[7.1.7600.16395], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppobjs.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppc.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppwinob.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\slc.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\slcext.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\slui.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppcomapi.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppcommdlg.dll[6.1.7600.16385], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\sppsvc.exe[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\drivers\spsys.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\drivers\spldr.sys[6.1.7127.0], Hr = 0 x 80092003
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\systemcpl.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100
  [File mismatch: C:\windows\system32\user32.dll[6.1.7601.17514], Hr = 0x800b0100

  Other data-->
  Office details: {BED6955A-ADD1-4BFF-A73B-532792207817}1.9.0027.06.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003x 64*-*-*-*-W8DQG00359-OEM-8992687-000572S-1-5-21-2348594013-2988628447-135780450TOSHIBASatellite A505INSYDE1.8020100525000000.000000 + 0004A043107018400F804090409Time(GMT-05:00) Standard is03TOSINVTOSINV00100100Microsoft Office home and Student 200712276F0FD63640740Xx 2U7ZH1mcLzPu8B2xK8IJuhjc plus 81602-928-9574262-683871

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Name: Windows 7 HomePremium edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Windows (r) 7, channel OEM_SLP
  Activation ID: d2c04e90-c3dd-4260-b0f3-f845f5d27d64
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 00359-00178-926-800057-02-1033-7600.0000-2452009
  Installation ID: 010371792021686926736144356935893366062274769915236573
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
  Partial product key: W8DQG
  License status: licensed
  Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
  Trust time: 20/01/2013-08:02:32

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  HrOffline: 0x8004FE21
  HrOnline: n/a
  Beyond: 0x000000000001EFF0
  Event timestamp: 1:19:2013 14:29
  ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  The admin service: recorded, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
  Output beyond bitmask:
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppobjs.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppc.dll|sppc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcext.dll|sppcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppwinob.dll
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slc.dll|slc.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\slcext.dll|slcext.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppuinotify.dll|sppuinotify.dll.mui
  Tampered files: Check %systemroot%\system32\slui.exe|slui.exe.mui|COM
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcomapi.dll|sppcomapi.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppcommdlg.dll|sppcommdlg.dll.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\sppsvc.exe|sppsvc.exe.mui
  Altered the file: %systemroot%\system32\drivers\spsys.sys

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID hash: NgAAAAEABAABAAIAAAACAAAAAgABAAEA6GEqifoynmKOaDAGBDPys6T62iQostRfhFC4jkbK

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes
  Windows marker version: 0 x 20001
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: Yes
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC TOSINV TOSINV00
  FACP TOSINV TOSINV00
  HPET TOSINV TOSINV00
  START TOSINV TOSINV00
  MCFG TOSINV TOSINV00
  ASF!   TOSINV TOSINV00
  SLIC TOSINV TOSINV00
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  now, your report looks normal. you're good to go.

• If I restore my computer to factory settings, I'll be able to recover all my programs?

  I am wanting to restore my VAIO laptop to factory settings, but I am concerned about losing programs that I got with the computer of the plant, including several Adobe and Microsoft Office programs. These will be reinstalled with my recovery disks, or I need to reinstall another way?

  Hello

  Yes, performing a full system recovery will erase all data on the computer and restore the computer to its factory settings. This will reinstall the pre-installed operating system, applications, and the original drivers. You can back up all important data before performing the system recovery.

• System Restore to factory settings after replacing the hard drive?

  I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre A52, which recently required a change of hard disk and the removal of a defective RAM 1 GB stick. When I bought my computer, it came with Windows XP Pro and the new hard drive that the updated computer has Windows XP Pro, but it seems to be missing a large part of the software (drivers and programs) that originally came with the computer, and even if I downloaded and installed most of them since the Lenovo Web site There are still some problems related to software that I can't fix. Ideally, I'd like to go back just to restore the system to the factory settings using the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program, but I don't know if it will work. All programs and the necessary drivers will be installed again, even if my current hard drive is not 'knows' thereon? I need to get a Windows XP Pro installation CD, if I want to keep my operating system? Also, is it important that my current hard drive is half the previous, or that I now have half as much RAM?

  Thank you

  After replacing the hard drive, the only way to restore it to the State of the plant is using the Lenovo installation diskettes. You can also ask if Lenovo has a solution to your problem without having to reinstall Windows.

  You can download Lenovo drivers if they are not included on the installation disk. The size of your hard drive does not matter.

  Lenovo - call to order recovery disks:
  http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/product-and-parts/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=YaST-3P2QYL

• Administrator password to restore my laptop to factory settings

  I'm getting ready for my first semester of College, and my computer has been acting and is its slowness. There is so much space, it is actually easier to get rid of everything, restoring my computer. I want to restore my computer to its factory settings, but I have to log on as an administrator. I can't log in as administrator, because I don't know what is the password. Anyone know what could be the password by chance?

  Thank you!!

  Contact the manufacturer of the computer for the password to start the recovery to factory settings.

  Acer requires a password.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I had to restore my computer to factory settings and now I can't get on the internet

  I had to restore my computer to factory settings and now I can't go on the internet. I have Windows 7

  Hello

  When you perform a restore, you may need to reinstall the network drivers, etc..

  As you can not access the internet on the recovery computer, use the computer that you are on to get here to do this.

  Go to the website to make your computer > Driver and Software Support Section > find your computer model number > then your operating system > locate drivers Windows 7 > download and install the desktop > copy to flash drive > transfer onto the repaired computer.

  Driver downloads:

  Acer:

  http://us.Acer.com/AC/en/us/content/drivers

  ADVENT:

  http://www.adventcomputers.co.UK/product-downloads

  Alienware:

  http://support.Alienware.com/Support_Pages/Restricted_Pages/driver_downloads.aspx

  ASUS:

  http://www.ASUS.com/support

  Dell:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/ProductSelector

  eMachines:

  http://www.eMachines.com/EC/en/us/content/drivers

  Fujitsu:

  http://www.Fujitsu.com/us/support/

  Gateway:

  http://us.gateway.com/GW/en/us/content/drivers-downloads

  HP:

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/drivers.html

  Lenovo:

  http://support.Lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/default.page#

  LG:

  http://www.LG.com/us/support/software-manuals

  Samsung:

  http://www.Samsung.com/us/support/downloads

  Sony Vaio:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/Perl/select-System.pl?Director=driver

  Toshiba:

  http://support.Toshiba.com/drivers

  You can download all the drivers this way, or once you have network and/or pilots Wi - Fi installed get the rest downloaded directly to the repaired machine.

  See you soon.

• How do I restore my laptop to factory settings?

  Toshiba how to restore factory settings (by pressing 0 on boot dosnt work)?

  Hi guys

  How can I restore my Toshiba L650 to factory settings? I haven't tried the 0 to start any work that I have installed a new version of w7 (from home premium to professional) and it is a little screwed to the top of my drivers and all Toshiba software.

  Thanks in advance!

  * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * when I press ESC I get a red screen with white writing that says windows ith slic, windows without loader, windows with charger lic (US alternative method) etc... F8 lead me to repair your computer safe mode tc... fix your computer doesn t do anything to restore the factory settings. I heard on the bios, there is a button that takes u can't find it... Thank you again once in advance guys
  BTW I can't download the drivers, I m getting pretty annoyed now!

  Can I do a USB recovery?

  Installation procedure for recovery image, and how to do this, you can find on following Toshiba document - http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R01.htm
  > I installed a new version of w7...
  Did you clean Win7 excavation or update?
  Problem is that once the clean OS install of that you will not access the recovery image saved on the HARD drive and the best option for the installation of the system recovery disk using. Did you create recovery discs after recommendation of Toshiba?

  You cannot create USB recovery on this notebookmodel.

• I can not play CD on my laptop because I restored it back to factory settings

  Separated from this thread.

  I can not play CD on my laptop because I restored it back to factory settings

  This error message you get?

• Lost files that needed to be stored in Vista after restoring my computer to factory settings

  I restored my computer to factory settings, and I clicked on an option in the process which was to store files that are stored in a folder, cannot find it. I use Windows Vista.

  Thanks for your help

  Jason

  Hi Jason,

  Since you did a factory restore, you must get in touch with the manufacturer of the computer, for assistance in the recovery, files.

  You can also use your favorite search engine looking for a third party recovery tool recover files.

  Note: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope this information is useful.