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• 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 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 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 can't read the SLP COA on my laptop and need to re - install Vista Home Premium

  I have an old Acer Aspire. It came with Vista Home Premium installed. In January, I bought a new HD and installed Windows 7. I don't like it and want to go back to Vista. E problem, it is that the COA sticker is so old that I can't read all the numbers that it burns me upwards I'm trying to be legal here and things are conspiring against me. I can't read 4 characters.

  Hello

  Tips from Microsoft is to contact Acer and ask them a different product key.

  I've never seen Acer a supply.

  And there is no way that we can help you with a different key of product here.

  You can contact Acer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disc Vista for your model

  They will demand the SN: (serial number).

  They should do this for a small fee.

  The risk you run is that Acer has suspended the sale of recovery disc for some of its models.

  How to order the eRecovery discs:

  https://store.Acer.com/store?action=DisplayDataValidationServicePage&locale=en_US&siteid=Acerna

  The relocation method above does not normally allows you to provide a product key during Installation, the recovery process uses the Installation product key factory to activate automatically during the resettlement process.

  The other thing you could do is to get a flame and the magnifying glass and see if you can read these 4 numbers.

  See you soon.

• Need CD to install Vista laptop preinstalled after the replaced hard drive

  I had to replace my hard drive of the laptop but when I bought my laptop inititally, he came with a vista installation disc. Can I get a disk of vista without having to buy a new license?

  I'm also in Australia.

  Hello

  None

  you don't have to buy another license

  you already have this license for your laptop

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  or borrow a microsoft dvd vista

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

• Need to re - install Vista on Acer laptop which has Vista pre-installed

  I have a laptop Acer 5735 who had a problem, a friend has tried to repair it and makes things worse. My laptop has now no operating system, can I download vista and use the activation key which is located at the back of my laptop. If possible how? Thanks, Karl

  * original title - download free vista? Problems with laptop.*

  I have a laptop Acer 5735 who had a problem, a friend has tried to repair it and makes things worse. My laptop has now no operating system, can I download vista and use the activation key which is located at the back of my laptop. If possible how? Thanks, Karl

  Hey taffyboss007

  There is no download free legal vista

  Contact acer and ask them to send recovery disks

  they do it for a nominal cost

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

  and ask them if you have a recovery partition to reinstall vista

  you will normally need to press Alt + F10 to start the acer recovery process

  Check with acer for the right combination of keys

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Need help on installing Vista SP2 CheckSUR.log is provided

  I tried to install SP2 to vista, but keep receiving the same error as 80073712, and I checked the log of the

  The system update tool.

  This is the log, but I do not understand the words, what do I do with the error?

  =================================

  Preparation of control system was updated.

  Binary version 6.0.6002.22359

  Package, Version 8.0

  2010-05-11 19:38

  Checking Windows Service Packages

  Checking of manifests package and catalogs

  Checking package Watchlist

  Watchlist checking

  Checking packages

  Control components store

  (f) CSI Manifest Failed Catalog Check0x00000000 winsxs\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa.manifestx86_microsoft-windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa

  Summary:

  Seconds executed: 2314

  Found 1 errors

  Manifest CSI has not catalog check Total number: 1

  Unavailable repair files:

  winsxs\manifests\x86_microsoft-Windows-wwfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16588_none_1b4733d698fc12aa.manifest

  THX if someone could help me =]

  Visit https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034&st=1&wfxredirect=1 for free help from Microsoft Support on Vista SP2 problems.

  I'm sure they can solve your problems.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• New HARD drive installed Vista 32 bit, but need drivers for Satellite Pro A300-1MC

  "Because my recovery disks that I made 3 years ago does not, I just installed Vista 32 bit and then on the Toshiba site, where I have downloaded all the drivers available for my laptop (a Satellite Pro A300-1MC) on a USB key (that I don't have a driver to connect to broadband on my laptop) and when I tried to open on my laptop a message comes up saying" Please insert the last disk of all selfextracting and click OK to continue. "

  So what I do now?
  Thank you

  Sounds like you have enabled autoplay
  Whenever you insert the memory key USB flash it will try and read the contents of the files on it.
  You can disable this by holding SHIFT when you insert the USB key.
  This should disable the AutoPlay option.
  Then you can go to MY computer in order to access the USB key.

  Note: pilots are zipped so you will need to decompress the content first, I installed a 3rd third party tool called WinRAR to unpack the packages unique.

• Satellite Pro P100: I need to remove some software before installing Vista

  My Satellite Pro P100 needs the following software uninstalled before installing Vista: -.
  Norton Internet Security
  Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba
  ConfigFree

  Toshiba has plans to release a version of Vista the last two?

  Hello

  I put t know that Toshiba exactly, but all the tools and utilities will be available for download after the official launch of Vista.

  A friend of mine told me that it may happen that all software will not be created separately for the facility, but as a set of software. I put t know where he found this info, but let's see how it will work.

  By the way: pile of BT for Vista is available on the Toshiba BT page. Check it out under the http://aps.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/

  Good bye

• Need to remove the ConfigFree to install Vista

  My computer PSP AOE. When I run Vista upgrade advice before installing vista it says ConfigFree not compatible and must be uninstalled before the installation of Vista.

  But when I click on remove what it will not uninstall, instead I get. "InstallShield (R) Setup Launcher has encountered a problem and needs to close".

  Help!

  Reinstall the ConfigFree, restart the laptop, go back on add it & remove programs and remove the ConfigFree application.

• Impossible to install Vista SP2, says needs update of system tool

  I use Windows Vista Home Premium 32 - bit edition with Service Pack 1.  His ability to perform automatic and manual, updates have not completely.  When I try to update, it tells me that I need what is called a system update tool.  The Download Center Windows says I need Service Pack 2 to use this tool.  But when I tried to install Service Pack 2, it failed, saying he needs the system update tool.

  Then... I need Service Pack 2 to install the system update readiness tool, and I need the analysis of system update tool to install Service Pack 2?  Huh?

  The only other option I can find for this is to fix the "CBS Manifest" which is apparently corrupt.  To do this, I need to "repair Windows" using "Windows DVD.  But this computer comes with pre-installed Windows and did not come with a 'Windows DVD.

  Is there a solution to this problem?  Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.  I ran virus and malware scanners, are looking for things that can interfere with the update process, defragmented my hard drive and cleaned the registry.  What other options are available?

  * original title - updated: absurd circular problem. Please help.*

  I use Windows Vista Home Premium 32 - bit edition with Service Pack 1.  His ability to perform automatic and manual, updates have not completely.  When I try to update, it tells me that I need what is called a system update tool.  The Download Center Windows says I need Service Pack 2 to use this tool.  But when I tried to install Service Pack 2, it failed, saying he needs the system update tool.

  Then... I need Service Pack 2 to install the system update readiness tool, and I need the analysis of system update tool to install Service Pack 2?  Huh?

  The only other option I can find for this is to fix the "CBS Manifest" which is apparently corrupt.  To do this, I need to "repair Windows" using "Windows DVD.  But this computer comes with pre-installed Windows and did not come with a 'Windows DVD.

  Is there a solution to this problem?  Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.  I ran virus and malware scanners, are looking for things that can interfere with the update process, defragmented my hard drive and cleaned the registry.  What other options are available?

  Hey RahXephon

  see if you can borrow a vista microsoft dvd to do a repair installation

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  You may have more luck with this if repost you in the correct windows update forum

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• I am trying to install Autodesk Inventor 2012 but it says that I need KB971138 hotfix Microsoft Vista. How can I get it?

  fix kb971138

  I am trying to install Autodesk Inventor 2012 but it says that I need KB971138 hotfix Microsoft Vista. How can I get it?

  Follow the link on this page to the application: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971138

• Need help... Re-install Vista Home Basic Edition, but Activation has declared that the license has already been used?

  Need help...

  My hard drive crashed,

  then re-install Vista Basic Edition,

  Complete the activation code (come when I bought my notebook)

  but activation said that my license has already been used

  and I have to purchase another license?

  How to solve this problem?

  Hello

  You receive an error message?

  I suggest you follow the step to contact the Microsoft support center and check.

  (a) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  (b) press ENTER on your keyboard

  (c) select your country.

  (d) take the phone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

  How to activate Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

• I want to know if I need to install Vista on it for the purchase of a Windows 7 upgrade edition?

  Editions of Windows upgrade

  Hey guys, I have a Windows Vista free disk and I'm building a new pc. I plan Windows 7 Pro, but I want to know if I need to install Vista on it for the purchase of a Windows 7 upgrade edition, or can I use the product key that came with Vista, when you install the updated version?

  In order to use the versions of Windows 7 upgrade, you must have a previous qualification license installed (Vista or XP), Windows 7 upgrade must be a compliance check. There is no need to activate it if.