Reinstall Windows XP with no boot or installation disk

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• How can I reinstall windows (vista) with a CD of Installation

  I have a laptop with an installer of windows vista inside, I tried to reinstall it, but I don't have a copy of windows vista on a CD. The laptop comes with the installer windows (vista). What should I do? If I need to copy the installer from the laptop, how and where can I copy it.

  If Vista was preinstalled on the manufacturer of the laptop computer would have provided a means of recovery, either by recovery disks, or a hidden restore partition, which should have access to make the value recovery disk.

  See your manufacturers mobile site on how to recover, how is this the option, is not a MS process

• I'm trying to reinstall windows vista with the cd that hp sent me.

  I am trying to reinstall windows vista with the cd that hp sent me and he used to in stall, I had to have a new hard drive put in and I'm trying to put vista in and I can't help please

  If you have problems with the HP recovery disk, you will need to contact HP.

  This is HP Recovery Media, not Microsoft.

  HP Contact Info:

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

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Help, please! I need help installing own window 8 with LEGACY BOOT OFF

  Hello world!

  I am running in a difficult situation. During the installation of windows 8 UEFI with Legacy Boot Support off the POWER, then the WINDOWS SETUP doesn't detect any HARD or SSD drive. Then I had to install windows 8 UEFI Legacy BOOT SUPPORT market. When all install them, I turn OFF LEGACY SUPPORT, my computer running INACCESSABLE_BOOT_DEVICE error.

  Experts please help.

  With Legacy BOOT SUPPORT works, my computer so slow startup and there are too many startup steps taken in place.

  Thank you!

  SUMMARIZE:

  1: install Windows own 8 UEFI

  2: SECURE BOOT: WE

  3: THE LEGACY SUPPORTED STARTING: OFF

  Dear KNRK!

  I'm so happy. Everything seems to be in trouble, so I have to use the legacy on support. I installed the windows 8 install any update, and then upgrade to windows 8.1. The first initialization of the windows 8.1 installation, I go into the BIOS, then choose restore default.

  Like a charm, everything's fine. Now he worked on Legacy support OFF and Secure Boot on.

  BTW, I'm sharing my EXPERIENCE on installing windows 8 with UEFI.

  1. create UEFI USB BOOTABLE WITH RUFUS

  2. IF can detect the drive HARD or SSD IN WINDOWS SETUP is FINE

  If 2 is not available

  Go to 3

  3. TURN ON LEGACY SUPPORT

  3A - CREATE UEFI-BOOTABLE USB WITH RUFUS USNG MBR SYSTEM FOR BIOS

  4-USE TROUBLESHOOT - COMMAND PROMT

  5. CLEAN THE OS INSTALLED HDD

  6 - CONVERT TO GPT

  7-ACTIVE

  8 - RESTART

  9-HDD DETECTED

  10 INSTALL

  IF ENCOUNTER 03200024 ERROR 0 x

  SOLUTION - REMOVE ALL HARD DRIVE - JUST LEAVE THE OS INSTALLED HARD DRIVE

  AFTER FINISH INSTALLATION - REINSERT THE OTHER HARD DRIVE.

  TO OBTAIN AGAIN A MISTAKE.

  SOLUTION - CLEAN HDD VIA USB BOTABLE WITH MBR SCHEME FOR UEFI

  CONVERT HDD OS INSTALLED TPG, ACTIVE

  THEN AGAIN CREATE USB BOOTABLE WITH TPG TO UEFI SYSTEM

  EVERYTHING'S OK. BUT LEGACY SUPPORT MUST BE ON.

  INSTALL ALL OF THE UPDATE, INSTEAD OF UPGRADING TO WINDOWS 8.1

  IN THE FIRST REBOOT, GO TO BIOS THEN RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.

  EVERYTHING'S FINE.

  GOOD LUCK, EVERYBODY

  Thank you very much for your help.

• Reinstall windows xp with the resource CD. But the product key is available

  I want to reinstall windows xp on my laptop. I have the product key, but I don't have CD of resources. I can't use the factory reset options because currently, my laptop has a cracked version of the OS. What should do? Where can I get the resource CD?

  Hello

  You may need to contact the manufacturer of the computer for the installation disc, such as Microsoft has only the power of the Windows XP installation disc.

  However, you can check the link: how to get the installation discs for Windows XP for installation of boot floppies: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994

• Reinstall Windows Vista with the CD

  I have the Virus that replaces my system 32 (Windows Vista file)... So, I want to reinstall Windows Vista... After that I reinstalled it, my data such as music, video, project will be lost? Viruses replace the windows explore, Windows Update (I can't update more), Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player and more... My computer is slow and being unresponsive is not all this time...

  Hi Nik

  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you with this problem.

  According to the description of the problem, the Windows Vista 32 system file has been replaced. You want to reinstall Windows Vista.

  Write to us with the following information.

  (1) what makes say you that your System 32 file has been replaced?
  (2) do you have any third-party antivirus or security software installed on your computer?

  (3) have tried to remove the virus?

  I want to suggest to follow the troubleshooting methods listed here.

  Run Microsoft Safety scanner.

  I also suggest that you scan your computer with the Microsoft Security Scanner, which would help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Important: during the analysis of the disk hard if bad sectors are found, the parser attempts to repair this area, all available on which data may be lost.

  If you perform a clean formatting, you will lose your data and files. If you want to keep your files and data that you do a Custome of Installation of Windows Vista.

  Method 1:

  Ignore the title and try the steps mentioned in this article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2642495
   
  Method 2.
   
  Difficulty of Windows system performance slow computer problems
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/slow_windows_performance/
  If you're still having problems, you can check out the following link and try the steps.

  How to resolve performance issues during startup in Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950684

   

  Please email us with the information asked so that we can help you.

• Reinstall Windows 7 with Parallels

  I am running Windows 7 with Parallels on an iMac. I am asked to reset my password, but I did not have (or remember) my password. I have not created a password reset disk, so I have to reinstall Windows. I have the discs and the product key to do so. The problem is, when I insert the Windows disc and try to run the program installation or auto run, it tries to start Windows and push me to reset the password. How to uninstall Windows on this iMac and then reinstall it. (I tried to reinstall Parallels, but ended up in the same-loop).

  In fact, I have not. I am using Parallels support, who told me to ignore the reset password dialog box, leave all the fields blank and just click "continue". In other words, I have no password and does not require one. It has worked well. Sorry for my confusion on something so simple. (I'm still new with the Mac).

• Problem reinstalling windows 7 with error message

  Hello

  I had some problems with my computer lately and decided to reinstal windows 7. so I put the cd in and reset and let it boot up to the windows install screen I press 'install' and I get an error message saying to appear...

  "no pilot of the plane have been found", and it doesn't let me go further what is happening? and why does he?

  Here are my computer specs just in case im just trying to put as much information as possible

  operating system: windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1 build 7601)

  System manufacturer: advent

  System model: QC6003

  I don't know what is happening and why it is popping up with this error message on the drivers and I really need to reinstall my windows since my computer is totally messed up

  If anyone can help me and tell me how to solve this problem in a few simple steps, that would be great

  Disconnect external devices before installing.

• How to reinstall windows 8 with my valid serial key that I don't have?

  Hello

  I bought Acer laptop with windows-8 charge. But I don't have windows-8 serial key, because I don't have any mail as well as any sticker's stamp on the laptop.

  The following are my system details...

  • Operating system: Windows 8 64 bit (version 6.2, 9200) (9200.win8_gdr.121119 - 1606)
  • Language: English (regional setting: English)
  • Manufacturer: Acer
  • System model: Aspire V5 - 571
  • BIOS: Phoenix Technologies Ltd 03/08/2012 V2.01
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3317U CPU @ 1.70 GHz (4 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
  • Memory: 6144 MB RAM
  • Memory of OS available: 5940 MB of RAM
  • Pagefile: 1289 MB used, 6377 MB of available space
  • Windows Dir: C:\windows
  • DirectX version: DirectX 11
  • DX setup parameters: not found
  • Setting of IPR: using the IPR system
  • System DPI setting: 96 DPI (100%)
  • DWM DPI Scaling: disabled
  • DxDiag Version: 6.02.9200.16384 64 bit Unicode
  • System model
    Acer Aspire V5-571 V2.01
    System serial number: NXM1JAA011236105246600
    Chassis serial number: NXM1JAA011236105246600
    Case type: portable

  • Main circuit
    Tip: Acer Aspire V5-571 V2.01
    Serial number: NBM1K1100423600C286600
    The bus clock: 100 MHz
    BIOS: Phoenix Technologies Ltd 03/08/2012 V2.01

  I read somewhere that the COA (certificate of authenticity) sticker is not attached to the machine more. Instead, it will be incorporated in the BIOS setting. So maybe it's even for me.

  Now I want to make sure before reinstalling my windows 8 OS how my new installation of windows 8 get authenticated with serial key valid?
  When I reinstall.
  Require a Windows-8 serial key? If Yes, then where I will get it?
  It will be automatically the system BIOS (shipped)? If yes then how to confirm that it is integrated into my system?
  If two options above does not work for me so I have to do?

  Can I get my windows serial key product ID 8?

  My requirement is to double my machine bootable, so my other question is can I do this?

  Thank you

  The key is not affected.

  What edition of Windows 8 you want to reinstall?

  If its Windows 8 Pro, just use add features to upgrade to it.

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  On Windows, click the link:

  Get more features with a new edition of Windows

  Click on the "I already have a product key link.

  Enter your product key and you will be promoted to the Pro.

• INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE on Windows 8 with Secure Boot (Alienware x 51 R2)

  Hello

  I have a desktop R2 of Alienware x 51 and when I first bought it came with Windows 8. Long story short, I decided to install Windows 7 instead and for that I had to disable the secure in the BIOS boot option. Now I decided to install DOS Windows 8 and it worked and everything, but when I turn it back on Secure Boot it gives me a blue screen with the message: inaccessible_boot_device.

  So I don't know what to do here. Basically, what I want is to have Windows 8 on my computer with secure startup, commissioning. I don't mind not duty re - install Windows 8 given that I didn't restore my backups but I always try to solve this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

  I re-formatted my computer last night and ended up resolving this issue so I thought I would update this matter with my solution.

  Basically, I followed this guide:

  www.eightforums.com/.../38486-need-help-formatted-genuine-Windows-8-Lenovo.html

  With the help of the media Windows Installation tool, I was able to install Windows 8.1 Secure Boot with UEFI active. Please note that I used a USB Flash drive and not a DVD, apparently, it makes the whole process better somehow.

  Thank you for your help and time of Milena and Naomi!

• How do I reinstall Windows 7 with a upgrade disc

  Separated from this thread.

  Hello Bill,

  Is this true with a copy as well upgrade? I brought (bare with me I forgot the details) upgrade 64-bit Windows 7 Home premium from XP I think it is? If I was to reformat my computer would be I reinstall windows using the natures CD upgrade or do I need to reload XP and then update? I'm confused sorry if this doesn't make much sense!

  You can clean install them using the upgrade disc.  Always on the technical side, you need to own a qualifying version of Windows (XP), but that's just a rule of licensing - the older one has need not be actually installed on the drive.

  Here's how: Clean install Windows 7 with upgrade media

• I replaced my netbook with a SSD HD and reinstalled Windows Starter with original OEM key. Now, he had become an evaluation version. How can I fix it.

  I replaced the HD with an SSD in my netbook.

  Due to the change of material (disk) I couldn't use recovery option.

  So, I reinstalled Windows Starter from scratch with the original OEM key (on the back of the Samsung netbook...

  After a delay of a licency says Windows is not is no longer valid (end on assessment) and I have to buy a new version.

  I've already paid for this edition of starter, so I don't want to buy any update.

  Samsung CAL not does not help me, because the licensecode is Microsoft.

  How can I fix it?

  How can I reactivatie this Starter Edition is assembled of original Key?

  have you enabled it? Probably the initial 30-day grace period expired.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)

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

  (2) press the ENTER"" key.

  (3) select your "country" in the list.

  (4) choose the option "activate phone".

  5) stay on the phone (do not meet all the automatic guests) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.

  If this does not work:

  To analyze and solve problems for Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the diagnostic report produced by the MGADiag tool (download and save to the desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 )

  Once downloaded, run the tool.

  Click on the button continue, after a short time, continue button will change to a copy button.

  Click the copy button in the tool (ignore the error at this stage) and then paste (with r-click and paste or Ctrl + V) in your message.

  Please indicate the version and edition of windows from your COA. do not specify the product key.

• How to reinstall Windows 8 with the upgrade product key

  I bought a Windows 7 laptop and then bought the upgrade of Windows 8. on the online store of Windows. The hard drive of the laptop has been altered somehow and both the partition of Windows 8 and Windows 7 recovery partition no longer works.

  When I try to create a USB Windows 8 key install it does not accept the product key that I paid for. I can't reinstall Windows 7, so how can I reinstall Windows 8 on the laptop.

  Hello

  Try saving it in a an ISO Image... You can then put it on a flash or DVD later...

  Make sure that you try to download Win 8 and not earn 8.1...

  You will always have problems well... even if you manage to get the picture, it will take an existing operating system on the machine.

  You may have to buy Win 7 media the manufacturer of machines, if they are still available...

  The price is usually quite reasonable, less with most manufacturers charge about US $20

• M4-1003TX Pavillion: Reinstall windows 8 with the help of the oem product key

  I want to re install windows 8 using the oem product key. I use HP model m4-1003TX. After making USB drive bootable and boot by USB the following message appears - "the product key entered don't match any available for installation windows image.

  Hello

  Your laptop came with Windows 8 64-bit Core edition
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03743644

  It doesn't matter what you are currently using.

  The product key of Windows 8 is integrated into the BIOS chip. B. I installed Windows 8.1 update in a few of my laptop Windows 8 using the tutorial.

  This means that the reason why the method above does not work, or you didn't follow correctly, either the key of your BIOS is corrupted.

  I suggest you follow the tutorial without delay. Download the media creation tool & later the edition appropriate Windows 8.1 ISO according to the edition of Windows 8 installed on your laptop. For example. Single language edition Core (SL) 8.1 Windows 64 bits.

  Disable secure boot & enable in the BIOS:
  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03653226

  Make USB bootable ISO downloaded and a clean install of the operating system by booting from it.

  Concerning

  Visruth

• I reinstalled windows xp with the product key, but do not I got a worm attack soft ware of the suggestions

  I reinstalled xp but said it must be replaced by windows 7... should I have not saved

  Thus, this version of XP came with the laptop? Or are you trying to reinstall this version of XP (that came with the laptop, on a different computer)?

  If you are, you can't. Its connected to the laptop. That is why it does not activate or accepts the key. This version of XP will work on the laptop