Installed windows vista, but you want to réécrirait xp
I installed windows vista, but want xp back. I prefer to work with the old operational system, as I am getting better. I tried the system restore, but it says there is nothing there. I don't have the disc xp because dell never gave me one, they said to use restore.
I installed windows vista, but want xp back. I prefer to work with the old operational system, as I am getting better. I tried the system restore, but it says there is nothing there. I don't have the disc xp because dell never gave me one, they said to use restore.
As well as the correct notice of Rick:
Call Dell and ask them to send a recovery disk/s XP set.
Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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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
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Hi all.
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Thank you
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"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
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http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html
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I have the computer hp pavilion dv9700 laptop purchased with windows vista home premium 32 bit.
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So now, my fatal stop of the system down and I can not recovery there.
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Thank youConcerning
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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=c00006110Your other option is to contact HP support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
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And you cannot use from recovery disks of a different brand or model (laptop) to reinstall Vista on your Tower / Desktop
Contact HP and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.
http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/contact-HP/contact.html
"How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246
See you soon.
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