Need to reinstall Windows XP but have the installation media

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• I need 2 reinstall windows vista, but have had is no longer my installation cd, cani always reinstall? __

  I need 2 reinstall windows vista, but have had is no longer my installation cd, cani always reinstall?

  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Reinstall windows xp but used the installation of 2nd hand disc

  How can I get a license my windows when I used a 2nd hand windows xp disk that I borrow? I thought I could use my key # my label to reinstall my windows when the computer crashed on me... i a presario v5000 compaq...

  have you used an OEM drive?

  is the disc of the same version of XP that had been initially installed on the pc?

  the disc was an installation cd or a recovery cd?

  You can use another cd, as long as it's the same as your pc and then use your product key.

• Need to reinstall Vista OEM, but don't have the installation media

  I have a virus on my computer and need to reinstall windows vista, but I can't find my intallation disk. In fact I don't know that I had one when I bought the computer. What should I do?

  * original title - I'm not sure that I got a windows vista installation disc, when I bought my computer 3 years ago. Is there anyway I can get a do not pay for it? *

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall vista

  Contact the computer manufacturer 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 $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  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

  Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above

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

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

• I need to reinstall Windows Vista, but it's come with a disk when I bought my computer

  I need to reinstall Windows Vista, but it's come with a disk when I bought my computer.  How can I get a copy of it?

  I need to reinstall Windows Vista, but it's come with a disk when I bought my computer.  How can I get a copy of it?

  1. call the manufacturer of your computer, ask a set of recovery disks. The entire cost is low and the money is well spent.
  The game allows you to restore your computer. Ask a manul on how to use the recovery discs.

  2. While the site of the computer manufacturer, ask to speak to a technician. Ask the person to teach you how to access your computer, Partition Recovery and utilization of the partition to restore your computer to factory State.

  3. see if you can find a friend who has a Microsoft Vista Installation DVD. Borrow it and reinstall Vista using your product key from the computer.
  If you are lucky enough to a friend, here's the tutorial for pure install using the Installation of MS DVD:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  4. this link may be useful...
  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace producthttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/326246 manuals

  Good luck.

• We bought an Acrobat 9 Professional and no longer have the installation media. Where can you download the right software according to the license we have?

  We bought an Acrobat 9 Professional and no longer have the installation media. Where can you download the right software according to the license we have? We want to install on Windows 7 64 bit

  http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-downloads.html. Don't forget to make a backup of this download to a CD or backup HD for the future. You will still need your S/n.

• Sony Vaio need to reinstall Windows XP but no disc. How can I get a replacement CD?

  original title: lost the OEM XP CD

  I have a Sony Vaio. I need to reinstall Windows XP have the code on the laptop but after Katrina lost XP CD.  Is it possible to get the new XP OEM CD

  Please see: How to replace lost Microsoft software

• I need to reinstall Windows Vista but the sticker on the laptop product key is not readable.

  My partner has an Acer laptop running Windows Vista Basic 32-bit. He needs a complete reinstallation of Windows because there a lot of problems now. The problem is the sticker of the product key on the laptop is often illegible. I tried to use the Magic Jelly Bean finder key to resolve this issue, but the key does not match what the letters which are readable on the sticker. I tried this on my own laptop and had the same problem (sticker key did not key on the computer). Neither laptops have had Windows reinstalled before. I learned that the keys posted by Magic Jelly Bean are in fact license keys of Volume factory installed by the OEM rather than found on the stickers product keys and Volume license keys cannot be used to reinstall Windows.

  His cell phone doesn't have a recovery disk or a recovery partition, but even if she did, given its current state, a complete reinstallation is what it takes. Her cell phone is not come with a Windows Installation DVD, either, but we can borrow one from a friend who owns a disk with the same version of Windows as his laptop and I know that works perfectly. We just need a way to recover the product key that was on the sticker. We are not ready to buy a new copy of Windows that we already have a license (through the purchase of the laptop) key.

  PS I remember that I helped my father after reinstall Windows XP. We tried both the key on the sticker of his PC and the one that we found on the PC itself (Volume key). In the end, only the key on the sticker has worked. This confirms that a Volume license key cannot be used to reinstall Windows.

  Hello

  We cannot help you with your product key and there are no records of loan use

  recovery discs are brand and the specific model

  and product key finder programs will not help you find product keys that you can use vista preinstalled in these circumstances

  to reinstall vista use either disk or recovery partition recovery manufacturer, since they do not normally require an input key product on your part

  The manufacturer must provide a way to reinstal vista or by disk or a recovery Partition

  Contact Acer recovery Vista disc

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

  and Acer has a "hidden" recovery partition

  Normally with an Acer, you press Alt + F10 at startup to start the process, or if it is still ongoing, you go to section eRecovery under [programs and search for how to make recovery discs and the use of the recovery partition

• I want to reinstall Windows Vista, but have 2 partitions on the hard drive partition which should I use?

  Which partition should I use to re - install Windows Vista? A partition is much smaller then the other.

  Hello

  you don't say how you are trying to reinstall vista

  If you use a microsoft vista dvd you would normally select a CUSTOM installation that gives you the opportunity to see what partitiions are available, what size are they and what is currently installed on them etc.

  It is then to you to delete the existing partition where vista is already installed and reinstall on the same partition or where you want to

  We cannot see how your hard disk is configured

  We can only give you general information on this subject

  read the tutorial below well especially the steps below:

  Now it's time to choose the installation type. Update or custom are the choice, but as you can see, in this case, Custom is the only option. There are two points to note. The first is under Customs where it says you can use this option to change the disks and partitions. This is true to a point. You can create and delete partitions and resize a partition using the command 'Extend '. The second thing to note is that if you want to 'Upgrade '. you need start the installation from Windows inside.

  Once determined the type of installation, it's time to decide where to install Vista. As you can see on the screenshot options in this scenario are limited. There is a 20 GB hard drive and it is all unallocated space. If your intention is to return the entire disk in Vista with none of the additional partitions for other uses, all you have to do is click on disk 0, and then click the [next] button. The installation will continue.

  etc.

  etc.

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

• You will need to reinstall Windows 7, but need clarification on a few issues before the reinstallation.

  Hi everyone :)

  I have a Dell Inspiron 15R, and 2 years since I got it and due to the excessive overuse, its performance has become extremely poor. The registry is riddled with problems, and I think it's time for a reboot.

  I don't really know where the drive is, but I should be able to find it.

  First of all, I have a lot of shows and movies. Somewhere around 1.5 to of them. I also have 120 GB of programs. It's clearly too heavy to download everything at once, so I don't want to lose.

  With the program, can I transfer them to an external hard drive and then put everyone back in the program on my HARD drive wiped files and re - run the .exe file?

  Would you recommend buying an SSD and the replacement of my current HARD drive with it?

  Can I use the disk to reset everything on Windows without losing my files? This will fix the registry problem?

  Thank you

  Rowan

  
  Original title: I think to restart my computer. Can someone please answer a few questions that I have about it?

  Hi everyone :)

  I have a Dell Inspiron 15R, and 2 years since I got it and due to the excessive overuse, its performance has become extremely poor. The registry is riddled with problems, and I think it's time for a reboot.

  I don't really know where the drive is, but I should be able to find it.

  First of all, I have a lot of shows and movies. Somewhere around 1.5 to of them. I also have 120 GB of programs. It's clearly too heavy to download everything at once, so I don't want to lose.

  With the program, can I transfer them to an external hard drive and then put everyone back in the program on my HARD drive wiped files and re - run the .exe file?

  You cannot actually backup installed programs and bring them back, but you can save the actual installation files (.exe, configuration files) and use them to reinstall the programs. So it's a good idea to save them.

  Would you recommend buying an SSD and the replacement of my current HARD drive with it?

  Certainly if you can afford, its faster, makes your programs and Windows start faster.

  Can I use the disk to reset everything on Windows without losing my files? This will fix the registry problem?

  You can perform a custom installation that move your old installation in the folder Windows.old, where you can retrieve your personal files. I still recommend you back up your files separately but and restore them.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/07/using-Windows-easy-transfer-in-Windows-7/

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD
  Click Install now
  Accept the license agreement
  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

  Thank you

  Rowan

  Reinstalling Windows 7.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  or

  F8 when starting the unit

  Select the option to repair your computer

• I need to reinstall vista. I have the product key but no cd.dvd. where can I get the vista op sys to load?

  I need a vista clean reinstallationof. I jave an Acer laptop and I have the key product for the vista operating system installed which has completely disappeared. How can I get a copy of vista to reinstall?

  Hello

  See if you have a Recovery Partition of Acer.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  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.

• Need to activate windows 7, but get the error 0xC004C020 code

  I need to reinstall the OS system, but when I did I get a pop up window that says unexpected error code 0xC004C020 the key code is pass many times, it can be activated. I never had this problem before, but it's only one of the problems that happens with this problem. The others are with Media Center, you try to use Netflix will not play instance movies keep getting script error 50 line, oh I only have half of gimp too when I install it. No one knows what to do with it.

  See this article, it seems you need to do a phone activation:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/938450

  After graduating from active Windows, you can work on the following problem.

• reformat and reinstall Windows XP but get the blue screen on the windows configuration page

  I'm trying to reformat and reinstall Windows XP on my Dell XPS400, but I get a blue screen on the Windows installation page that says... A problem has been detected and Windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer.  How can I make this?  I want to give this computer to my grandchildren.

  Hello

  1. why you try to reinstall Windows XP?

  I suggest you to try the steps below and check if they help to resolve the issue.

  Configure your computer to start from the CD-ROM drive. For more information on how to do this, refer to your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer of your computer. Insert your Windows XP installation CD, and then restart your computer.

  a. when the message Press any key to boot from the CD appears on your screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.

  b. press ENTER when you see the message to install Windows XP nowand then press ENTER is displayed on the Welcome to Setup screen.

  c. do not choose the option to press R to use the Recovery Console.

  d. in the Windows XP licensing agreement, press F8 to accept the license agreement.

  e. make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.

  f. follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

  See the following link for more details on the repair facility:

  How to perform a repair of Windows XP installation, if a later version of Internet Explorer is installed

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978788

  Hope this information is useful.

• Want to reinstall Vista on netbook but don't ' have the installation media

  I want reinstal vista on my netbook, I have the keys, but not the cd for vista how can I do reinstal it

  * original title - I want reinstal vista on my netbook, I have the keys, but not the cd for vista how can I do reinstal it *.

  Hello

  normally, netbooks do not have a DVD player

  but they should have a recovery partition to reinstall vista to the way in which you bought

  Depending on the brand, it would probably be one of these key combinations

  ask the manufacturer for the correct key sequence

  you would normally press F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

• Need to reinstall Windows 7 due to the hard failure but needing a replacement disk drive

  I have a DELL N5010(no longer under warranty) and had to replace the hard drive to the 2nd time, whenever an attempt to install 64 bit Windows 7 - error code disc is displayed. My computer thinks that the disc is damaged.  Am I eligible for a replacement disk? If so, from whom MS or DELL? If this is not an upgrade disk will be enough?

  You need to contact Dell for a replacement recovery disc. A upgrade disc won't work, as you would a new OEM installation with OEM key.