Repair Windows Vista Home Basic

My laptop cannot install Windows updates and recommended corrections have failed. The final recommendation is to repair Windows Vista. However, the version of Vista on the disc of the operating system provided by Dell has only the possibility of a complete reinstallation. I had already made the mistake of thinking that I can do a repair and ended up with a complete re - install which of course erased everything on my drive. Anyone know how I can repair Vista when that option not on the disc?

Hello

You will need to borrow a Microsoft Vista DVD from a friend to do a repair upgrade installation.

Recovery discs are generally not those 'repair' options on them.

"How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"

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

See you soon.

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    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

    MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

    http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

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    have a Happy New Year

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    the 64-bit version

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    Walter, the time zone traveller

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    http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/3317.aspx

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

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    PS

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    Greetings of the day...

    I published the query with small correction below. (Sony Vaio) & (32 bits) is given correction.

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    Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

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    "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

    http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

    Windows 7 upgrade paths:

    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

    «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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    Follow these steps before buy you and upgrade (new installation) of Windows 8.1.

    Microsoft sells more than 8/8.1.

    Try Amazon.com, etc.

    Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8.1 drivers available for your model.

    If this is not available, Windows 8.1 not install and work properly for you.

    There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

    Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

    "Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ".

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

    "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

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    How to buy Windows 10:

    http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/CategoryID.70036700

    But first make sure that you have the correct configuration and your computer manufacturer provides the right drivers for 10.

    https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

    " System requirements Windows 10"

    https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

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    "FAQ Windows 10.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ

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    From: GeorgeBakerIII

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    From: Andrew Rinaldi

    Hi George,.

    Your only option is to upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Business or purchase a third-party fax software solution.

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