Need help to repair Vista on a Dell laptop

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  I'm approved for funding threw dell but I have a few questions, any help would be very apreciative. I spend a lot of time on my gateway with windows xp and it has to go.  I flip around the internet, google things, check email, look to the top of things I have to buy, play slots and have my zune account. I just bought a canon mx472 4 in 1 that I'm not good with. I did some reading on Dells website, but I need help. I looked a little, but I need to choose options. I don't think I want a touch sreen. ??? the inspiron 15 has aexternal optical drive, not what it is? He didn't say what CPU, some said mid-range perhaps i5 may be good for me? 4 GB of ram and 500 GB hard drive is right for me? my new printer requires windows8 - 8, 1-7 - 7sp1 - vista sp1 - vista sp2 and windows xp sp3 32-bit. I don't I have xp and got a few things to work but not completely. my system may even not be 32 bit? calls also for an interface high speed USB. IM thinking only of connect. It is wifi ready. solid state drive makes the difference? Thanks in advance pinehillian

  Hi pinehillian,

  Please repost this in the laptop computer forum for more experts.

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/laptop/

• Need help to install vista on a pc that can not read the DVD

  OK so my pc with vista family venus premium pre installed and somewhere along the line of my dvd read Hothead on my drive so now it only reads CD... ok here is my question how to install vista Home premium without being able to read my dvd system... I can burn and read cds... What can I do? any help greatly appreciated, thanks in advance

  * original title - HELP, need help to install vista on a pc that can not read dvds(i have a legitimate vista key) *.

  # Preinstalled Versions of Windows Vista are OEM versions.  It cannot perform an upgrade from Windows XP.  In addition, you can modify or reverse engineer OEM manufacturer of computers version of Windows Vista... it will never activate. Carey Frisch

• Need help to install Vista Ultimate x 64 SP1 - error 0x800F081F - standard corrections do not work

  I have trouble getting Service Pack 1 installed on Windows Vista x 64 final.

  Current issue: SP1 does not appear as an update, and I have not yet installed.  Windows Update tells me that I'm completely up to date.

  History (memory, may be some errors):

  • Performed the new installation, including Vista Ultimate x 64 disk erasure (MSDN)
  • Updated to current with windows update
  • Installed Office 2007 Ultimate (MSDN) (don't know where update what happened)
  • Active Windows (could be a problem doing this after you install updates?)
  • Installed CPU usage, network, gadgets sidebar discs counter meter
  • Installed Live Family Safety
  • Installed Chrome
  • Installed Google Apps
  • Google Pack antivirus installed
  • Installed Google Earth
  • Attempted a manual installation of SP1 - fails with the error 0x800F081F
  At the present time, I can't get a manual of installation of SP1 to work, and Windows Update tells me that I am up to date.  -> System control panel tells me I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate, but does not list all service packs.  He also confirmed that the x 64 edition is installed.
  Steps for debugging:
  • Installed the drivers for the sound card motherboard
  • A ran complete chkdsk on drive to repair bad sectors
  • Ran the system file checker - find corrupted files, but can't fix
  • Journal CBS does contain no [SF] cannot repair the entries
  • Installed continues to update the system tool - tool does eventually make a update facility - who settle whenever I run

  System Information Link: http://www.filedropper.com/systeminfo

  [1] this is a new installation, so nothing has been pre-installed.

  [2] the only antivirus that was installed is the one that is included in the google pack.  I took it...

  [3] SP1 does not appear as an update

  [4] I'm strongly considering just clean wiping and [do a clean install]

  A1. If Vista was preinstalled on the computer when you bought it and you use the OEM disks (or hidden restore partition) to reinstall Windows, any antivirus free trial which initially is preinstalled on the computer will be reinstalled, but not valid.

  A2. You have therefore no anti-virus application installed. I see.

  A3. There are several prerequisite updates that must be installed before SP1 will be offered. See...

  Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service Pack is not available for installation via Windows Update
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948343

  A4. Since you do not have an antivirus application installed, it would be your best bet. See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "ofhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) otherwise and before connecting a flash drive, card SD or any other external disk to the computer:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application.

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If you need help, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• I need help for Windows Vista black screen during the connection, even with the login screen removed

  Hey, I have a problem in Windows Vista:

  I've been updating / updated my graphics card and it is the graphics card, I'm updating, after a while, a black screen will appear (PITCH BLACK) and I there is no cursor and I tried Ctrl + Alt + Delete, but nothing seems to work, after I turned off my laptop, starts to load then it was the new dark night! (NO LOGIN SCREEN). Then I turned off my laptop then I constantly pressed f8, then I pressed "Computer repair" then it loads then my screen showed "Another user", then I clicked it then I had to type my ID but I have no details of connection, I pressed on enter with no connection details, but this still does not work because I had to type in my login information. I tried everything, then I went to safe mode and fact a password and changed my admin account type, then I rebooted my laptop, then I have constantly pressed f8 and pressed "Computer repair" then it loads and then my screen showed 'Another user' again... .
  
  PLEASE I NEED HELP! I WANT TO PLAY MY GAMES!

  Hello

  Follow the steps below:

   

  Method 1: Do the Startup Repair to fix the problem.

  See the following article for more information on the Startup Repair:

  Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

   

  Method 2: Use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  For instructions, see the following article:

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  Let us know if that helps.

• Need help to install Vista on a netbook with XP

  Several problems here.

  I'm shooting for is to install Vista on my Dell netbook (model 1011).

  As it is not a dvd player... I can't use the Vista installation dvd.

  I'll settle for dual-boot XP and Vista if there is a way to cram in there.

  If there is a viable way... could XP then removed leaving only Vista?

  Almost forgot... This is Vista Home Premium.

  Some web searches shows that I should be able to install via USB multiboot... but I don't understand how to do it.

  Any help appreciated!

  Hello

  Did you check with Dell to see if Vista drivers are available for the Netbook?

  If this isn't the case, available Vista would not work properly.

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

  And your motherboard must have a boot from USB devices available and enabled.

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

  "How to dual-boot Vista with XP (with XP installed first) - guide step by step with screenshots"

  http://apcmag.com/how_to_dualboot_vista_with_xp__stepbystep_guide_with_screenshots.htm

  See you soon.

• need help with windows vista

  I need help, 1 there is an error code 10 on Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface, it indicates that the driver is unable to start. I click on find the solutions button but nothing happens. When I click on the button to update the driver it says it is already up to date. It cannot roll back the driver while he was working properly.

  2nd, Windows Firewall cannot be turned there an error 0x6D9 code and it tells me still the firewall of windows with Security Advanced snap-in failed to load. It allows me to change anything.

  3rd my computer cannot access the internet, it says it cannot detect a connection even if it is connected directly to the modem, in addition, a message indicates the dependency service or group was able to start.

  When I run a diagnostic and repair the check it tells me that the DHCP is not running on my computer. I unplugged my modem and plugged back there and still no Internet. This is a result of the issue of Teredo Tunneling pseudo-interface or it is a separate issue

  Hello

  Question: Error code 10 on Teredo Tunneling pseudo-interface.

  Teredo is a tunneling protocol designed independent platform to provide IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) connectivity to nodes that are in IPv4 networks. Compared to other similar protocols its particularity is that it is able to fulfil its function even behind network address translation (NAT) devices.

  The Code 10 error code is generated when the Device Manager does not enough information or error that spread upwards by device drivers is not recognized by Device Manager. In addition, this error may occur if one of the pilots who needs the unit does not start. If multiple drivers are used by a particular device, it can be difficult to determine which failed.

  Check the steps from the link below and see if the error code 10 disappears.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/943104

  Question: Error 0x6D9 when it turns on the Windows Firewall

  Run the Fixit from the link below and see if Windows Firewall can be started or not.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_firewall_diagnostic

  Question: Cannot access the Internet

  What browser do you use to access the Internet?

  Perform the steps from the link below and see if you can access the Internet.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/937151

  Answer please if you have any questions.

• Need help from Windows Vista Home Prenium COmpaq CQ6-420 us

  I need help my laptop has only 1 year and the hard drive that came with it is a failure and the warranty is over, I need help

  Buy a new hard drive and reinstall Vista.

  How to get the recovery media Vista to make it 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.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s since the Partition of recoveryin case of hard drive failure or System Crash.

  They will tell you how to do this.

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Need help to repair the internet connection; Airport extreme and microsoft xp pro

  I have the internet service of Rogers, a Dell laptop with microsoft xp professional and Apple airport extreme. I can't connect to the internet. I tried Apple, Rogers and Microsoft and no one can solve the problem. This has happened once before and Rogers has solved the problem by changing something on the WPA or WPA2 but I don't remember the details and they don't seem to help. We rebooted the router and my pc. I deleted and readded the connection; not good. Someone at - it ideas?

  Hi Julie,.

  1. do you receive an error message or error code?

  2 have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  WPA authenticates users to ensure that only authorized people can access the network. There are two types of WPA authentication: WPA and WPA2. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network cards.

  This problem can occur because settings of Internet connection or drivers, try the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  How to troubleshoot wireless network connections in Windows XP Service Pack 2: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870702

  Method 2:

  This problem can occur if authentication enable IEEE 802. 1 X for this network checkbox is enabled. If this box is checked, but there is no server to authenticate the connection is interrupted. If you turn on the wireless network connection, it disconnects again after a short period.

  To disable authentication IEEE 802. 1 X, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start, type ncpa.cpl, and then press ENTER.

  b. right click on your wireless network connection, then click Properties.

  c. click the wireless networks tab.

  d. under preferred networks, click your wireless network, and then click Properties.

  e. click on the Authentication tab, click to clear the authentication enable IEEE 802. 1 X for this network check box and then click OK twice.

  Refer to the steps in the following Microsoft article.

  Wi - Fi and in Windows network connection issues:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

• Need help to reinstall Vista on Bootcamp/Fusion

  Hi all

  I read through many guides to (very useful) instructions on how to install Vista Ultimate on a bootcamp partition and then load it in VMware Fusion, but I can't understand for the life of me (probably due to my lack of General knowledge with Windows) how to do a clean reinstall.

  I installed a Vista partition on my MacBook Pro (OS 10.5.7) a year ago and then successfully related to VMware fusion so that I can run at the same time as my Mac.  I chose to do a bootcamp rather than running installation in a purely virtual, because when grumpy people on the coast is must log remotely on my computer and mud autour, I thought it would be easier for them if it was installed on a real partition.

  However, I started having some software conflicts between Outlook and a piece of the company that owns the software, and they told me that the only way they can fix it is with a clean reinstall.  Everything that I need to the wide Vista is saved on my Mac and a reader network, but I don't know how to reinstall Vista.  Should I start Vista or do through the Bootcamp assistant?  Or do I have to delete the partition?

  All statements that can be provided would be very appreciated.  Also, I intend to move to VMware Fusion 2 (I use 1), while I'm bothering with all this, so if anyone has recommendations on the best time throughout this process of transition, which would also be very useful.  Thank you!

  Here we that I recommend:

  1. in Mac OS X, load the BootCamp Assistant

  2. There is an option to create or remove a Bootcamp partition. You want to delete the existing partition

  3 go ahead again through Bootcamp Vista installation

  4 voila, you have a clean install of Vista running on your Bootcamp partition.

  5. restart Windows. Activate it.

  6. restart in Mac OS X.

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  ~/Library/application support/VMWare Fusion / Virtual Machines / Boot

  Camp.

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  9. the fire to the top of VMware, it should detect your new Bootcamp partition. Load the virtual machine and install the VMware tools

  10. restart your virtual machine.

  11 activate Windows again. Voila. You now have the option to boot natively in Windows, or using Windows through VMware.

• Vista Windows, computer dell laptop, adding external speakers

  How can I add speakers to my dell laptop, I unplugged the system speakers on my desktop computer and all I see is the old connection to the desktop and the connections to the speakers of course it is the power source, but can't see somehow this must be connected, any idea what connection of the parts that I need to get the system in place and work any help would be grateful steve

  How can I add speakers to my dell laptop, I unplugged the system speakers on my desktop computer and all I see is the old connection to the desktop and the connections to the speakers of course it is the power source, but can't see somehow this must be connected, any idea what connection of the parts that I need to get the system in place and work any help would be grateful steve

  Connect the plug of 8mm of the speakers in the audio out (headphone jack) on your laptop.  The speakers in their default value of medium power (plug into wall, plug it into a USB POWERED port, etc.).
  

• Pre-installed Vista CD computer Dell laptop allows you to install Vista on another computer of dell desktop originally pre-installed with XP?

  Hello.

  Have an old dell desktop with XP.
  Have a new computer dell laptop with Vista.

  Both came pre-installed.
  Both came with a CD to reinstall Windows.

  Am I allowed to install Vista from that original CD on the desktop?
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  2. If so, that must be done to ensure the "not genuine" error can't?

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  Shawn

  N °

  Reference Dell binds their records to their motherboards.

  If your computer is pre-installed with Vista, it is classified as an OEM license and is not transferable.

  The license of Vista OEM is related to the original computer it is installed on and dies with the computer.
  You cannot transfer it to another computer/laptop

  And a Vista license = a Vista Installation.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• have windows vista Home premium need help to repair corrupted disk OS (C) files because I can create system retore point. Help, please!

  Hello, I own XPS 1530. I get a screen showing errors on the c drive, which can only be fixed after a restart, but they are not fixed no matter how many times I reboot. I did the command-line as administrator then SFC/scannow. at the end of the scan he says that some problems are not fixed. Theres be a way I can have these scanned/fixed disks at startup and avoid this nonsense altogether. Does anyone know how to fix this? I thank very you much for your time and help!

  I reinstalled windows by dvd. A dell technician got on my comp. Dell connect and helped me to reinstall windows. It's the only thing that worked.apparently, I got a bad installation to try to do a restore to factory before. Thank you for your response.

• Need help to reinstall Vista

  Hello

  I would like to reinstall windows vista Home premium. However, I have some problems with it. First of all, I reformatted my hard drive from FAT32 to NTFS as I heard it was better. Now the hard drive does not appear in my computer. So until I fix it, I can't back up my files. My second problem is that Vista is preinstalled on my computer. I have the original in car Image, but I don't have the software of HP recovery for some reason any. What ever you guys can do to help would be greatly appreciated. If it helps I have an available HijackThis log file.

  Thank you
  Jake

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  Normally, you will need to press 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.

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  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I need help to reinstall vista Home premium on hp 2000 Pavilion we

  I am ing try to reinstall windows vista Home premium on my hp pavilion dv2000us. I have delivered my Hp disc 5. When I insert the disk I get message saying that I need to install device drivers. To install the driver, you need to access the hard disk, insert the instillation media containing the driver files, and then click OK. Could be on a floppy disk, CD, Dvd, or USb flash drive.  I don't have anything with this information. I also met a message saying saying that the Boot Manager is missing or damaged.  During the instilliation, it says that I need device drivers.  Can you help me find the drivers and reinstall the Boot Manager.

  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
  You can check the link: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00809678&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1817074#N530
  If the issue is not resolved, you can contact HP support for help.