Reformat my PC Vista

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• How to reformat my laptop Vista Spanish to English Windows XP

  How do I reformat my laptop Vista Spanish to English Windows XP - there was no disk Vista understood when I bought the laptop

  You need to buy an English version of Windows XP , and then perform a clean Windows XP Installation . Carey Frisch

• Reformat Pavilion DV9000 - Vista

  I need to reformat a laptop HP Pavilion DV9000 with Vista (it came with Vista).

  How can I do this?

  In my view, that there a recovery partiotion.

  Can I just boot into recovery and go from there?

  Hello

  Yes, it should be how it would work.  You restart the PC and the HP welcome screen, press the F11 key to start the recovery process.

  Make sure that you have backed up all your files, music, photos, etc. before reinstalling the operating system to its factory condition.

  Everything that you put on there since you bought the laptop will be gone later.

  Paul

• sound recognition after reformatting and installing vista

  I reformatted my gateway703ge that came with the xp operating system and a disc that I used to do it again is a vista operating system when it is installed, it does not recognize the audio device and displays a code 10 in the peripheral zone.   How can I get the sound back?

  Hello

  Go to Gateway Support and see if there is any what Vista drivers Audio available for your machine model.

  If there is download and install.

  If this is not the case, there is no sound driver written for your model number and you wil buy a Vista compatible sound card and install it.

  http://support.gateway.com/product/

  See you soon.

• If I do a full reformat on my Vista laptop, is what will solve the problem - "Windows cannot check for updates" error code 800FFFF? Frustrated!

  I have a laptop that I use mainly for cloud computing and travel.  I have much stored on the hard drive itself and I spent hours trying to solve the problem regarding
  
  Windows can't check for updates, error code 800FFFF.

  I tried some of the recommendations varied on this site, but so far without success.

  If I just wipe my computer, and then start reinstalling everything from below upwards, will that solve the problem?  I know it sounds drastic, but I'm willing to do, and hopefully learn something in the process.

  I'm not computer specific read and write... so it would take me hours, wading through all the different corrections before as I find one that works.  That's why I'm considering a reformat.

  I checked for malware and repeatedly tried to system update readiness tool.

  Any thoughts?

  Some information on my system:

  OS: Vista Edition Home Premium
  Version: 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002
  Model: Inspiron 1525
  System type: X 86-based PC
  Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO CPU
  The version of the BIOS/date: Dell Inc. A16, 16/10/2008
  SMBIOS Version 2.4

  Hello Jason.

  I suggest you try the following:
   
  close and exit all the open documents or windows program you have open.
   
  Open Internet Explorer (only!) go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 
  [ignore the warnings of DO NOT APPLY and the section will APPLY to] & run the difficulty.
   
  Note => for best results, check the option to remove personal settings.
   
  NEXT
  1. open Internet Explorer (only!) to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910336 [ignore the title & symptoms].
   
  1B. make disappear/close the pop-up window "automated troubleshooting! -then...
   
  c. 1, without taking into account any warnings similar, or '' not recommended '' run difficulty he 50202 in DEFAULT mode (if on a race later you still have the same failure, then repeat the above & select aggressive mode).

  2. closing of the session and restart the cool system & then run manually check the updates in Windows Update, etc, etc...
  When you get to Windows Update, a custom scan updates. Take (accept) those marked critical or Important.
   
  If it has updates Silverlight or Net Framework, select not them and leave it for one pass later.
  Those that are marked as "optional" decline.
   
  Have infinite patience so that it scans and it's work.
   
  When you are prompted to restart Windows, please do. Allow it to restart.

  If you still have a failure and you just did a Fix - IT in the default mode, date back to 1 a/1 c and now this time make the default mode AND aggressive mode (both) and retry Windows Update again

  Note: Running aggressive mode difficulty he 50202 will result in a loss of the history of the update but will not affect the actual installed updates.

• Blue screen after reformatting and installing VISTA HomePremium

  Hello

  I use DELL Inspiron Laptopn and somehow my recovery disk does not work without knowing any reason. So I did an installtion manual disc using my DVD-ROM.  During installation, the Installer application choose what installation disk. I selected 'Advanced Option' and deleted the Partition C: (in primary print) and the MediaDirect (Logical type). Then, I used all the unallocated space to create a new Partition and install windows inside.

  The problem arises when the installation is complete and loading into windows, a blue screen appeared for 0.5 sec and the system has rebooted. I tried to reformat the drive again and reinstall Windows, but the problem persists.

  Would it cause I have deleted the MediaDirect logical drive, which caused the blue screen? Or a full HARD disk format (including recovery drive D :) will help?)

  Pls advise.

  Kind regards

  Lester

  Hello

  This recovery drive was to reinstall vista

  If you have problems with the process of recovery of manufacturers, contact the manufacturer

  It's their recovery process not microsofts

  Dell support

  http://support.Dell.com/

  Dell support forums

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/default.aspx

• How to reformat and reinstall Vista?

  I tried to install microsoft security essentials on an old computer and got an error code. They said the worm is not allowing me to clear it... and I need to reformat the hard drive - how can I do this? Thank you!

  You have a disk for Installation of Vista genuine?  If not, do a Diskusing recoveryhttp://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD (perhaps made on another computer).

  Boot the disk. You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  Follow the instructions until you get to a menu of options, including the control panel.  Open the control panel and type format c:\ and enter.  This must format the drive.

  If this does not work, go to start / Control Panel / administrative tools / computer management / disk management and go to the drive you are trying to format and right click it and make it not active.  Then repeat the process - this time, it should work.

  If this does not work, use the procedure described in this article:http://www.ehow.com/how_6368366_reformat-drive-vista-operating-system.html.

  I hope this helps.  Keep me in the loop.

  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.

• Video card driver displays an error message after reformatting computer with Vista

  I reformatted my computer using windows vista and I kept getting an answer that the used copy was an illegal copy of windows. In the meantime my computer was working fine. I called Microsoft and they verified that it was not an illegal copy and gave me an additional code to activate windows. After activation, my image of the screen became smaller with a border of 1 inch black around the screen (I have a widescreen monitor). I tried to correct this problem and have discovered that my video card driver has an error message saying that windows has stopped this device because it has reported a problem. I tried to reinstall the latest version of the driver, update to windows vista and tried all the suggestions that have been proposed on the microsoft Web site, and it still doesn't work. I reinstalled everything again with the same problem. Can you please help me solve this problem. Thank you.

  Video driver problem

  Hi Skyler16,

  Please see the article below with some initials/troubleshooting information:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/video-cards-frequently-asked-questions

  If you need further assistance, please specify the brand and model of your computer and video card.

  I hope this helps!

  Debra
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• reformatted and reinstalled vista in another partition but the product key for the message already in use

  can't activate windows online.

  Activate by phone

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  Pay attention to step 2: how to do a phone Activation.
  Note: If the activation service informs you that she has failed and cannot help with activation, then STAY ON THE LINE and your call will be transferred to an operator of activation which will help you to activate your copy of Vista.

  Good luck.

• I want to reformat Windows Vista but I don't have the disc that came with my laptop.

  I am using windows Vista and I need to reformat. But I lost the CD that came with the laptop when I bought it. What can I do to reformat with WIndows Vista original CD wthout?

  original title: Lost CD in windows format.

  Vista can be downloaded from here, it should work with your product key on the side of your system and phone activation.

• try to reformat the hard drive and load Vista Home Basic Edition with a disk of vista premium

  I'm trying to help out a friend because they are in a deadlock and their computer has some kind of virus. If im trying to reformat and reload Vista Home Basic on it. I have only a vista Home premium upgrade disk from walmart. If I use the product key for vista basic system, it'll work with the disc in vista Home premium? the computer came with it already load on and im trying to save their money so I don't want to make them have to get the acer recovery disks.

  You cannot configure a recovery Partition; He is photographed in the factory during the production of the computer/laptop.

  You should be able to use say you have.

  Use the disc and see if it works!

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Good question after the fresh install of Vista Ultimate

  I just be reformatted my laptop Vista ultimate.

  But now, I found that I lost half of my volume, and when I put my external speakers to stop the song in the media player and I have to start the song so she can play through the speakers.

  If I remove the speaker from taking while playing music no sound comes out of the computer as it should do.

  Help, please.

  Hello

  Have you tried to update a sound driver or upgrade Windows by default?

  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

• Have not corrected to Vista by chance Free Upgrade Windows 7, Windows 7 disc.

  have not had a single problem for a set of 4 years on Windows 7.

  Already in 2010, upgrading to Windows 7 from Vista because my Asus G51vx qualified for the free upgrade.

  I don't remember how the upgrade process was done 4 years it's long.

  Last night I decided to reformat and give my phone to my mother, (everything was going slowly and was cluttered with the data that I had already saved)

  I moved Windows 7 Ultimate on my PC that I built.

  I used Magical Jelly Bean to save my product key and information, but could not find the Vista Windows Asus recovery DVD, since I couldn't find an edition of Windows 7, I guess that's how you have to reformat; Back to Vista and then upgrade to Windows 7.

  Now I'm stuck in Vista x 64

  How can I get back Windows 7?

  You are lucky, you still had the vista Asus recovery disc reinstall Vista, who operates a Vista.

  It was the way to reinstall Vista as the COA sticker is worn

  There is no more we can tell you.

  The key that you say is for Windows 7 works, or it doesn't.

  If that does not work, contact Asus.

• What happens if I reformat my PC?

  What happens if I reformat my windows vista computer?
  The files on the windows folder (C:/Windows) will also be formatted?

  I'm confused. How can I reformat my PC? I don't have a copy of Windows Xp but I have a Windows 7 Cd (but it does not read the computer) and now I tried to download a Windows Vista.

  Please tell us the make and model if your PC. You mention XP, Vista and 7. It cannot read a DVD you mention.

  This looks like an old XP system for me. Particularly if the material is so old, he can't read a DVD that is can only read CDs.

  XP has reached the end of life and should no longer be used.

  If your PC is not Vista capable and thus 7, 8.1 and capable 10, it's time for a new PC.

• Download Vista OS

  A few years ago I've "downgraded" from Vista to XP because I had a bunch of stand-alone for XP Pro and was not at all satisfied with Vista. Now that XP is no longer supported, I need to reformat and install Vista for the sake of security. Sony wants $34.00 for recovery disks, which I wouldn't use anyway. I usually spend more time remove the OEM stuff and fluff that comes on them that I don't want to not interfere with my work on my system. My machine has the Vista certificate and key on the bottom. Why wouldn't I be able to download the operating system and use my key? Vista will most likely soon anyway how to XP.

  Did you follow the following steps after you have installed?

  "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."

  Use the machine, you're on to get here to do if you cannot access the Net > find and download/save drivers (Chipset, NETWORK card, network adapter, depending on how it is formulated it) > copy them into Flash Drive > transfer to another machine.

  See you soon.