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• I want to reinstall Windows Vista, but I do not have a disk when I bought the laptop; I don't have product key, however; What should I do?

  My old laptop is now very slow performance, no doubt because it is hopelessly cluttered with unwanted stuff, viruses etc.. So I have tried various methods of cleaning without success, I decided to reformat (all data on it has been transferred to a new laptop) and start from scratch by reinstalling Windows Vista Home (installed when I bought it). But no installation disc has been delivered, although the product no key. is located on the underside of the laptop. What should I do? I could ring you, but I don't have a land line, and a long call on my cell phone would probably cost a fortune. It would be great if you were ringing me to talk me through the process (07760 101610)

  Greetings - Graham Durbin

  Hello

  Sorry, this is not Microsoft and we don't do phone calls that we are for the most part, Windows users help each other here...

  Here are the different ways that you can reinstall Vista.

  See which is more easy for you.

  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.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  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.

• I need to re - install Windows Vista, but I do not have adisk

  Hi all.

  Had a Sony Vaio with Vista Home Premium. It's worked well, but the other week, he dropped and since then it won't start.

  Got a local PC shop to recover files as much as possible, but he said there's a new hard drive, then reinstall windows - £100 thank you very much.

  I decided to take a ride and see if I could do it cheaper.

  I can source a hard drive, but I never had a Vista CD with the laptop - I have the cost on the bottom of the laptop.

  Where can I get a copy of Vista and how do I know if the COA made refers to 32-bit or 64-bit.

  Thank you

  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

• I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system?

  Resettlement without disks

  Hello. I have a computer bought from a friend with windows vista home premium installed. I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system? Thank you, Kim

  Hello. I have a computer bought from a friend with windows vista home premium installed. I want to format my hard drive to start over but I do not have the windows installation disc. How can I reinstall the pack without the disks after I cleaned the system? Thank you, Kim

  You have a hard drive partition to do - but you would need to contact/see the FAQ from the hardware manufacturer (HP, Dell, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) to see if and how.

  Otherwise - you might have to order (pay for possibly) the factory restore/recovery of the value of the manufacturer.

  http://www.ZDNet.com/blog/Bott/lost-your-Windows-discs-how-to-get-replacement-media-legally/4320?tag=nl.E539

  If it was built * friend *, you will communicate with them.  Ask your media.

• I have Vista Home Premium but I do not have Microsoft Movie Maker HD

  I have Vista Home Premium but I do not have Microsoft Movie Maker HD.

  Vista Home Premium is supposed to come with the version HD of Microsoft Movie Maker, but rather my installation (which came with my HP PC when I bought it) has only the ordinary Microsoft Movie Maker.

  What can I do to get the HD version?

  I have Vista Home Premium but I do not have Microsoft Movie Maker HD.

  Vista Home Premium is supposed to come with the version HD of Microsoft Movie Maker, but rather my installation (which came with my HP PC when I bought it) has only the ordinary Microsoft Movie Maker.

  What can I do to get the HD version?

  ============================================
  I was wondering when you publish your project... don't you
  have the HD options you see in the following screenshot?
  http://www.Papajohn.org/IMGs/Vista-PublishToComputerChoices.jpg

  The following video tutorial might be worth a visit:

  How to make your videos using Windows Movie Maker HD
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=MRGW11RrqL0

  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 installed Windows 7 not genuine, I need to activate it, but I could not find the product key

  * Original title: product key

  I installed Windows 7 not genuine, I need to activate it, but I could not find the product key. Could someone guide me please.

  If you can't find the product key, you will need to buy a new one:

  You can find software OEM System Builder of dozens of online merchants. The current price for OEM Windows 7 Professional Newegg, for example, is $ 140. When I checked a few minutes ago, Amazon offered packages OEM Windows 7 Professional from several vendors at prices ranging from $ 101 to $ 150. When I checked earlier, a package specifically designed for reconditioned PCs cost only $ 50 for a 64-bit copy.

  There is no technical limitation to prevent you from using OEM software on your computer, although this software only works for a clean install, not an upgrade. In the past, Microsoft has been remarkably inconsistent in his advice to clients on the question of whether this practice is allowed. (See "is allowed to use Windows OEM on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft. »)

• Hi, I need help, because I have a cancelled plan but I do not have the return!

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• I paid creative cloud. I need first. But I had a month of trial version. And now the money from an account has been removed automatically, but I do not have first. What can I do?

  I paid creative cloud. I need first. But I had a month of trial version. And now the money from an account has been removed automatically, but I do not have first. What can I do?

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  -If you have more than one email, but of course you use linked to your subscription

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  -https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activate-deactivate-products.html

• When I try to install lightroom 6 it tells me I have windows vista, but I did NOT I have windows 7

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• I'm trying to install Acrobat 8 Std on a laptop computer that was in need of a restoration.  He asks the file AdobePDF.dll since my Vista CD - I do not have.  How can I get this file or another which will allow my Acrobat 8 work on this laptop with Win 8

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  John,

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• I need to install the creative suite in my pc, but I do not have before you disable programs.

  I need to install the creative suite in my pc, but I do not have before you disable programs. They have been installed in a computer which I can't access because she stole from me.

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• Cannot open DOC files that are sent to me. I have wordpad and Notepad on my computer but you do not have Microsoft Office

  original title: DOC files

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  Download OpenOffice.org: http://download.openoffice.org/contribute.html?download=mirrorbrain&files/stable/3.2.1/OOo_3.2.1_Win_x86_install-wJRE_en-US.exe. Note: Click on the link at the bottom that says "http://download.services.openoffice.org/files/stable/3.2.1/OOo_3.2.1_Win_x86_install-wJRE_en-US.exe" to download the program.

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• I have the disc to download Adobe Photoshop CS2, but I do not have a CD-ROM on my laptop, is it possible that I can get it without a CD?

  I have the disc to download Adobe Photoshop CS2, but I do not have a CD-ROM on my laptop, is it possible that I can get it without a CD?

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  l http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/Policy-Pricing/Creative-Suite-2-activation-end-Life.htm

  NOTE that CS2 will not install on a Mac "modern", and when you install the special version of the PPro2 on a Win7 or Win8 or Win10 computer, you may need to right click on the program icon and select Windows XP compatibility in the popup of option

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• KB2619340 and KB2596843 fails to install. I installed the last two Windows updates repeatedly, but they do not have to install correctly.

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

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  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=28530

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• I bought a laptop computer with non-genuine windows 7 I have the windows xp product key pro, etc. from the bottom of the laptop, but I do not have the windows xp pro cd.

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