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• installed vista after xp problem, now I want xp back

  want xp back!

  virus .microsoft suppurt helped me to get rid of him, but after a day of full scan that it my computer will not re-start... the mes.it gave was windows/boot/system(something close)... told me to reinstall xp disk... was a hand me down comp. so didn't... a friend has vista disk but no product key... ran for 1 Monday must now button #... hate vista would be as my xp back... will this work and how to on this subject! Please help ready to throw this stupid thing!

  It sounds like you (pretty stupidly, IMO) installed Vista even if you don't have a legitimate copy of it and now the time to activate is in place.

  You have 3 options:

  1. If the computer is a computer of 'brand', he can have a restore hidden on the disk partition hard that you can use to restore the computer to its "fresh from the factory" State.  Not all computers have a hidden partition, and even if yours came with one, you deleted when you installed Vista.  Please answer two questions:

     a. What is the make and model of your computer?
     (b) when the computer is turned on, you can see one or several messages while pressing a key or keys.  Please report these messages say.  You may have to restart several times, because messages pass very quickly.

  2. You can buy a copy of Windows XP - but these documents are available from dodgy sources on places like eBay and Amazon.
  3. If your hardware is compatible, you can buy a copy of Windows 7.

  In certain circumstances, it may be also possible to get a copy of Windows XP from the computer manufacturer.

• Problem re-installing VISTA after the removal of Windows 8 Preview Release, all I get is a black screen with a message "Not found operating system"

  I recently tried Win 8 on my VAIO laptop spare parts on which I ran Vista, after having previously deleted all the files and documents (I don't use often the laptop). Having concluded that Win8 will really work correctly with a touch screen (and the display size was bad as well), I uninstalled WIN 8, understand that I have to re - install Vista from my rescue disks. This I tried successfully a few months previously to make a clean reinstall. However, after removing 8 WIN via the Control Panel, I can't re - install Vista now. All I get is a black screen with a message "The operating system not found" and the rescue disks do not register. What can I do? I like Vista (although I now run Win 7 on my PC) and really want to put it back. Grateful for the advice.

  Well I finally fixed it by tweaking the BOOT BIOS settings and find something along the lines of VAIO Setup. I'm afraid, I just don't remember exactly what I did, but suddenly I found and ran 'VAIO Hardware Diagnostics' gave me a heart when it announced "no error was detected on the Vaio. Then I saw there was an entry for 'VAIO Recovery Utility - Recovery Wizard' and everything started to load. Since the 2 recovery discs I had. Finally, I ran MS Office and Small Business CD-ROM and now everything is back the way that it used to be. Here I had taken more note of how I got to the well Recovery Wizard. I hope that I never have to do it again!

• Re-install Vista after formatting

  I want to know how to format the hard drive, then install my vista again.

  I'm completely new to this thing so please tell me of the square.

  What I have to do a backup of my documents in another external hard drive and what other where-with-all I need.

  Please help me...

  You don't say what you use to reinstall Vista.

  The formatting is normally done during a clean installation process.

  Back up all your data on an external hard drive, DVD or Flash Drive...

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the 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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  Also ask them if it is possible to do the 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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  How to clean install Vista:

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, recovery disk/s 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):

  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

  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.

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Am I able to re - install vista after doing a windows 7 clean install?

  So, I bought a laptop that has Vista and bought and did a clean install of 7.

  I am building a new computer and would like to spend 7 laptop to new construction and re - install Vista on the laptop. I have everything I need at the end of 7, but all I have is the CD - Key for Vista. There is another laptop in the House running the same version of Vista (32-bit family Basic) I had initially.

  Is there a way I can create a Vista installation disc using another laptop or anything? We are even allowed to transfer Windows between computers as I want to do?

  Thanks for any help and advice.

  No letters, just a long series of numbers.

  I am running 64 bit 7 Professional if that helps at all.

  Looks like you have the Windows 7 retail license... It's big and what makes it legitimate to remove you Windows 7 off the coast of this laptop and move it toward your new system you have stated your desire was.
   
  Back up all your data.  Can use Windows Easy Transfer and an external hard drive to make sure that you have your personal settings and files the currently Windows 7 system.
   
  Download and create an installation of Windows Vista bootable DVD.  You can get help (and links to legitimate downloads) here:
  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links#
   
  You are basically these three files (for the DVD itself):
  X 14 - 63452.exe
  Boot.wim
  install.wim
   
  You can follow the directions under the heading 'create your own Vista ISO bootable image' on the link of the web start page to create an ISO image and then burn that image on a DVD.
     
  I suggest to perform a new installation using the DVD and product key you have on the sticker on the laptop that you remove Windows 7 from (for Windows Vista).  This will remove Windows 7 system (naturally).  You will need drivers for the laptop too - but that should be no problem accessing the web page of the manufacturer of the laptop.
   
  Then, you can use the product key and Windows 7 media to install Windows 7 on the new system.  Install all your software, patch, obtain the correct drivers from the manufacturer and restore your data.

• Satellite L300D-242 - cannot install Vista after replacing HARD drive

  Hi wonder if anyone can help mei have a L300D_242 toshiba satellite that broke down and I bought a new hard drive for it because the original was not good.

  I tried to install a Vista premium 32 bit on the new hard drive, but it does not install until the 4th stage and then stops or hangs until he finishes.

  Does anyone know how to install a new hard drive and windows on this laptop?

  Thank you

  Hello

  What Vista did you use? TOSHIBA recovery disk or a disk of Microsoft Vista?
  Format you the new HARD disk before starting the installation of Vista?

  It is possible that the new HARD drive is not good and therefore the system can not be installed properly
  You can check the drive HARD using a tool called Drive Fitness Test download this as its a freeware program and test your HARD drive.

• How to reinstall Vista after that HDD replaced and not reinstalled media

  My HP Pavilion m9080n HDD is a failure.  I would like to do a clean install (but would also be OK with any method) to rebuild on a new hard drive.

  * original title - how to replace a hard drive failed by a new hard drive and reinstalling Vista because my computer did not come with full support (just a recovery partition)? *

  Hello

  Contact HP and ask them to send you in recovery vista disc to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it on the new drive

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

  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

• How can I restart vista after a motherboard replacement?

  My system died in use and I was not able to remove the old drivers ect.

  My system died in use and I was not able to remove the old drivers ect.

  Hey GopherDave

  When you replace a motherboard you normally have to reinstall the operating system due this driver problem you mention

  do a clean install of the vista operating system

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Everything is bigger after installing Vista

  original title: everything is bigger after installing

  I just installed Windows Vista I bought through microsoft on this computer, but I don't know what I did wrong, but everything seems to be about 1 & 1/2 times the size it should be can someone please help me fix it.

  Thank you very much

  This could mean that you need to install vista drivers ffrom your PC manufacturers site, if a big name of the brand, other wise if a generic PC, the sites of individual hardware manufacturers, for example card mother, video (if a separate card)

  PS and NOT via MSUpdate (pilot)

• No audio from built-in speakers after installing Vista SP1 HELP!

  Hello

  I just installed vista service pack 1 on my inspiron 6400, but do get all the sounds from my built-in speakers, the icon in the lower right corner said only: "No Audio output device installed.

  After looking in my device under sound Manager, video and game controllers my "IDT HD Audio CODEC" has a yellow warning triangle and under properties says device cannot start.

  Can someone help me get my sound somehow.

  Thanks Jwhighdown

  
  

• Reinstall Office 2007 on Vista after the replacement of the HD

  I am trying to reinstall Office 2007 on Vista after I replace my HDD ' cos my old one failed. When I run the installer, I get a message saying that the bootstrapper has stopped working. I got the same message on the original installation, but forgot how to solve this problem. Someone help me please

  Office:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/flyoutoverview.mspx

  Office newsgroups

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/default.mspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Office.misc&lang=en&CR=us

  Discussions of general issues of the Office.

  They will help you with your office questions when repost you in the Office discussion groups above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Unknown devices after installing Vista on Satellite Pro U200

  Yesterday, I installed vista ultimate, but unfortunately my U200 is not compatible with vista because the tile would make me believe.
  What does not work I have identified to date:
  -Speakers and headphone jack
  -Function keys
  -Fingerprint reader

  Almost any of the included toshiba software installs even after disabling "control of Application Security."

  Does anyone know where I can get the new drivers and software or when they become available?

  Otherwise really like Vista. It is very reactive and simplifies many tasks. This is very pretty too, but this isn't my priority.
  Any help gratefully received
  See you soon

  This might help others with similar problems. I was able to get evrything working except my shortcut keys.
  http://www.csdsupport.Toshiba.com/TAIS/CSD/support/windows_vista/vista_beta.cgi?lsAction=list_files&model_id=30

• Satellite A100-912 (PSAA9E) a device is missing after installing Vista

  Dear,

  I recently received a Satellite A100 - 912 (PSAA9E). Windows XP Home was preinstalled operating system. But when I installed Vista Ultimate, the Device Manager shows that a device is missing pilot. Its properties show that it is located on PCI, device 6 7 Bus and function 3.

  I downloaded the drivers all listed for the toshiba site system. So, can someone tell me what device it is and where I can find the driver for it? All devices such as the display, sound, modem, lan/wlan, player card, fingerprint reader, buttons of media multi burner Super multi and touch to touch work well.

  Hey Buddy,

  I Don t really know what device it is, but you can for example try a linux live cd. The live cd lists you start a list of pci devices so you can find that materials are in your machine.

  Alternatively, you can perform a search in google for 'list of pci Vista' and you might find some pci list of tools that can help you get information about unknown material thjat.

  Welcome them

• How can I reinstall MS OneNote2003 after installing Vista?

  Hello everyone,

  I was a bit confused of the 'ExpressUpgrade' action, because I first thought I would get
  a DVD-Windows Vista upgrade, but as I can see in ModusLink he is named "Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit DVD"... OK, it's done now, but that's why I have other questions:

  There was additional software and utilities already installed (I have a Satellite P100 - 463 WinXP).
  I know that there is this "step by step Toshiba DVD" who has first updates the BIOS, install Vista and then the drivers needed and utility (as "Toshiba Assist" and all the others, I guess). As it is written in the guide step by step, all programs etc. will be deleted, as formatting of the hardddisk, ok.

  But with the laptop, there wasn't "MS Office OneNote 2003" already installed and this program, I have not found on one of the DVD / CD. On the CD is 'MS Works 8.5' and on 'Tools-CD"that I was burning of 'C:\toolscd' there are things like"InterVideo Win DVD Creator"(the player) and"recorder of Sonic.

  On the "Recovery-DVD" is just the Image of Windows XP preinstalled + software etc and I think of course, there is also the OneNote2003, but like I said I can't find the setup.exe from OneNote2003 anywhere...

  Or could it be that OneNote2003 will also be installed with the installation of Vista? What is a "core" Vista, don't not patched by Toshiba? As I was reading in the Vista_Express_Upgrade_instruction_multilanguage.pd f (the manual "upgrade progressive", first BIOS is up to date, then installed Vista and here again I have to use the toshiba DVD to install the software and drivers...) Is it only "utiltities' as"Toshiba Assist"or as software?

  Last question: update after the BIOS that is needed for Vista, is still possible to install the "old" Windows XP + stuff pre-installed recovery-DVD or this BBIOD goof only for Vista update and I cannot restore the original recovery image?

  And anyway, can I install new stuff like Works 8.5 etc. on Vista or will I have problems with it?

  Thanks for the replies.
  Greetings, launchee

  Hi kai

  I know that the Vista upgrade is a bit confusing
  So I'll try to clarify some things:

  1.) Toshiba Recovery XP CD contains all Toshiba drivers, utilities and tools, as well as additional programs like OneNote, Win DVD, etc.
  It is not possible to install this software separately without using the recovery CD because these programs are part of the image.

  2.) as far as I know the received "Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit DVD of moduslink company is not a restore CD but the real Windows Vista installation CD. That's why you need to install all the tools of Toshiba and the drivers after installing Vista. This CD does not include additional software such as OneNote or WinDVD

  So finally, you will be able to install Works 8.5 on Vista because you have one working on CD separately but it s not possible to install OneNote from recovery CD

  But you can try another way. You could create a second partition and you could install the Vista to the second partition.
  Laptop you would use the two operating system; XP and Vista. The Vista also provides a clean boot manager.
  Therefore, it is very easy to switch between the two OS's.

• WLAN incredibly slow after installing Vista on my Satellite A100

  Hi all
  I just installed Vista on my Satellite A100, with / 3Gb and Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG. Watch the video stored on my workstation, which worked perfectly with XP, crawls to a halt and is totally impossible. If I connect to the 'copper', it works like a charm.
  Drivers updated to the latest version.

  Anyone have any idea what I should look for?

  Concerning
  Hans

  Have you already installed Service Pack 1 for Vista? Had the problem that you, that I could not stream videos on my laptop as it froze after some time of reading.