Second hand laptop: XP restore?

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• Have a second hand laptop which is used as a spare at home pc. It was working OK, but now can't connect

  The laptop, I try to link with my pc at home but cannot get connected. It was work, but now do not, I have reset to factory settings and do connect the scene but now not to recognize what she asks. The security key that I typed in recently and now works when I try does not connect. What could change?

  Hello

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Temporarily disable the security software .

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: Follow these steps:

  Step 1: Start the computer in safe mode with network and check if the problem persists.

  Step 2: If the problem does not persist in safe mode with networking, perform a clean boot to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow step 3 from the link to start the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  Method 3: Follow the steps in the article.

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  You can read this article for more information:

  How to reset the Protocol Internet (TCP/IP)

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Thank you.

• Need help with my laptop second hand Satellite

  I have a unusual problem; I recently bought a second hand laptop that I knew wasn't working as I thought I could fix it. However, I discovered that all the decals identify which model I have are deleted. I know it's a Toshiba Satellite. The keyboard has a key missing "m", which I think is actually damaged as the laptop is a continuous beep on startup until the keyboard cable is removed.

  Also, the screen remains white brilliant at startup. I read it can be caused by loose or damaged cables or a contrast problem, but as I can't use the keyboard I can't really do much.
  When the system is running, I can see the rotation of the fan, I can hear the HDD works, but due to problems with screen/keyboard, I don't know if it s actually passing the start screen or not.

  So my questions are:
  (1) how the hell can I identify this machine when I can't start
  (2) can I use a USB keyboard to the diagnosis until I have the operation of the system?
  (3) should what tests I do to try to resolve the problem of the screen?

  I realize I should have ask the seller for info, but I doubt that the guy had a clue anyway.

  Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
  Thank you.

  You've done well think. Before you spend your time trying to find the solution it back and I hope you find better second hand laptop in better condition.

• Bought a second hand computer and do not have the password

  original title: admin password

  Could someone help please. My mom just bought a second hand laptop in an authorized shop. Unfortuntly that it came with no disk Windows. I put 2 user accounts 1 who has an administrator account, both accounts have been set up with no password. When what she came to use the laptop again the obliged admin account a password, I tried all possible methods to get in profile, but without success. Is the only option to restart the computer because it's impossible because I don't have the disk. Please, could someone suggest how I can access the admin profile.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126

  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"

  Microsoft cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/3eba3150-8742-4264-be9f-0daaad2282cd

  Read theBANNING of cracking of passwords information tools information provided in these forums in the thread above posted byBill fill MSFT, moderator

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  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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  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Warranty on the laptop second hand

  If I buy a 2nd hand notebook which is less than 1 year old can I still fix it under warranty?

  Why not. Make sure that you get an original invoice with this laptop second hand.

• I bought a second hand ipad. Apple ID old owners was signed, since it is of ios7.1 somehow, I deleted this account and logged into my account. And now I can able to restore or upgrade to the lasest version. I'm afraid that during the audit

  I bought a second hand ipad mini. The previous owner icloud account has been signed to this ipad. And since it is running ios7.1 I somehow deleted his apple ID and I singned in my apple ID. Now I'm afraid that if I update or restore it will ask for verification of the id of the previous owner and ipad gets in icloud lock? Help, please

  check activation here and if it is not active without worries

  https://www.iCloud.com/activationlock/

• No product key for Windows 7 Ultimate on laptop second hand. Windows 8 not compatible. What are the options?

  A friend of mine bought a computer with Windows 7 Ultimate laptop second hand on it and it has not been activated, and it is not a product key (even the old one is worn and unreadable). It was originally a XP system and it cannot be upgraded to Windows 8 because it is not compatible. Is it possible that he could buy a product key so that it is activated and genuine? I don't want him to enter in some affliction, and I feel partly responsible because I was the one who told him to do and was not with him to look over the first! I feel really bad, because it doesn't have a lot of money and I should have been there when it was sold. I have a Windows 7 professional full version box, but I really need for my own system. Are there any alternatives? Please give me some GOOD news because I feel really rotten over this. ) :

  Thank you

  BAT

  The only alternative would be to buy a license Windows 7 Ultimate full version or a version complete edition cheaper such as Windows 7 Edition Home Premium and make a custom installation:

  Full version-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Full version-

  Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate

  Apart from that, the only other option would be to contact the computer manufacturer for a Windows XP Recovery disk. Which I doubt they still provide.

• I have a second hand on windows vista pc and it has only 1 login account and I have no password or any form of disks, how can I access windows in order to set up my own account

  I have a second hand on windows vista pc and he olny has 1 connection acount and I have no password or any form of records, how do I access windows in order to set up my own account / / / is no vista, discs or backup disks you not how I can get in using the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126

  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"

  Microsoft cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features.

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  Reinstall Vista:

  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.

  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.

  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

• Power on second hand Satellite A200-1d(a) problem

  I've had my Toshiba Satellite A200 for awhile now and it was second hand when I got it.
  The AC light flashes constantly and the laptop is free of charge, is it possible to fix this?

  I can't turn on the computer, because there no charge in the battery in any case help would be greatly appreciated.
  Thank you

  Power light flashes is probably a sign that he has a serious problem with electronic control gear.
  Unfortunately, these issues cannot be resolved by the owners of the laptop.

  You should contact the nearest Toshiba service provider, explain the situation and ask for help.

• How can I sell my copy of genuine Win XP Professional, second hand?

  Needle of seconds Windows of sale/auction?

  Hello, I have a new version of Windows XP I have installed on my desk for 8 years. However, I want to buy a laptop computer in the future, and I have a question: How can I sell my copy of Real Win XP Professional, second hand? After selling it, I want to buy Windows 7 for a new laptop. How can I legally sale Win XP ?

  Hello, I have a new version of Windows XP I have installed on my desk for 8 years. However, I want to buy a laptop computer in the future, and I have a question: How can I sell my copy of Real Win XP Professional, second hand? After selling it, I want to buy Windows 7 for a new laptop. How can I legally sale Win XP ?

  You have installed?  Which means that you went down and bought Windows XP all by himself in a retail establishment and it is a retail license, not a cheaper OEM license?

  I asked a tech savvy friends to help me buy. He brought me a real CD, a product with COA and a manual Win XP key (they came sealed) and reception. It cost me about $160 (actually 7800 Indian rupees). I still have the COA product key, hologrammed CD sticker.

  The CoA sticker wasn't on the hard plastic case?  Sounds like an OEM version - which once installed is "linked" to this computer/motherboard.

• Replaced the hard drive (second hand)

  Hello

  I replaced the hard drive on our laptop because she didn't, I bought a second hand one and it were mounted today but the F2 system diagnostic check States a message chip check past short DST failed. It's a like for like hard drive WD Scorpio Black etc. the replacement drive is spining am I missed something other that I bought another drive hard duff.

  I have to order a new set of discs of recovery that I can't find the original ones as the laptop brings dust and out of warranty.

  Someone help

  Thank you

  Hello

  Browse the following documents carefully & follow him.

  Test a HDD in BIOS ; Laptops HP - how to run the hard drive Test

  Hard disk failure errors

  Test the hard drive by using SMART

  Normally the HP disk HARD Selft Test works well, but the information stored in S.M.A.R.T indicates that your HARD drive will fail.

  It seems the automatic test crashes if there is a bad sector that has not yet been remapped. If you back up all your data before performing a full format on the disc it will fix the problem (assuming it's the same problem I had). In the meantime, I would check what are the SMART test results... you may have a faulty hard drive. (one or two bad sectors are not as bad as HP are affected because these will be remapped as soon as a write is attempted on them).

  If it gets corrupted, go for another one again.

  First of all trying to read the above documents and try to do it again.

  Thank you

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• PC with Windows Vista Business OEMAct COA of second hand

  Hello

  I just bought a PC that has a Microsoft COA license sticker attached to it for "Windows Vista Business OEMAct" of second hand. It came without a HARD drive, so I installed my own and want to make sure that the key on the PC is still valid? If I can get my hands on a Vista disk, probably, I can install windows with this key and everything will be fine?
  The question I have, is that I can then upgrade to Windows 8 for the $39,99 deal? I don't see why not?

  Hello

  You must use the key to see if it is still valid. There is no public list kept.

  Hadou no reason why it would not be valid as long as you can not transfer OEM licenses which they were installed on the original machine.

  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

  Read the inmformation of Microsoft on Windows 8

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/buy

  See you soon.

• Where can I safely download a USER manual for the second hand Compaq nc 4400 I just bought?

  Can someone tell me where I can download a MANUAL for my Compaq nc4400 I just bought second hand safely. (Used)

  I'm afraid to use a non-secure site!  Also can someone tell me what times of loading, I would expect to see on the screen to a fully charged battery? This one is only show 30 minutes! Guess it must be replaced on the right? ;-) Please advise me on the best type of battery for my model. Thanks, Bart.

  Hi Bart1,

  You can download the manuals of the secure HP web support portal for your laptop in the manuals section.

  Since you bought it second hand and it provides only 30 minutes and then it's a good idea to replace the battery with a new standard or higher capacity. There is no need to buy an OEM HP part. Try to find one that has more than the standard 4400mah.

• Second hand windows 10 gave the error 0x0000c14. Formatted with win 7, now nothing works.

  Hello!

  So, I recently bought a second hand with 10 installed windows laptop.

  After a few days, he stopped working and got 00x0000c14 error at startup.

  I fully formatted using a disc of windows 7, and now I cant get it up and working properly.

  It starts well on the desktop, but I can't get the installed network driver and so unable to connect to the internet.

  In the windows.old folder, there are several drivers of all kinds. I can't install of these places. I tried and it doesn't seem to change anything.

  I tried to download the configuration files and transfer them via my phone, but it has the same result as the drivers already installed in the old file win.

  How can I get this laptop operational? Any direction is greatly appreciated. I'm trying to treat this as an opportunity to learn and not look at it as a negative circumstance, but if I can't get this to work laptop I'm in a bit of trouble, since I live in a country quite poor and cannot afford another PC.

  Thank you! :)

  Go to a work computer, download and create a bootable copy:

  How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

  then

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

  also

  How to: install and update drivers in Windows 10

• A copy of second hand of windows is legal?

  Hello

  I would just check a number of things:

  1 opportunity Windows 8

  I am considering buying a laptop second hand on eBay, which comes with a copy preinstalled windows 8 (it's a factory installed 13 Yoga Lenovo).

  Assuming that the windows as genuine watch, is the transferable license? That is the copy of windows transfers to me once I complete the purchase?

  2. clean install / lack of media

  Since the system is the second user, I would like to install the system. Assuming that there is no media (I don't remember not receive media with my wife 13 yoga that has been installed at the factory purchased from Lenovo direct) can I get media somewhere?

  I do not have OEM 8.1 media that came with another system, could I use it, with the second user systems product key?

  Thank you

  TR.

  Hello

  I would just check a number of things:

  1 opportunity Windows 8

  I am considering buying a laptop second hand on eBay, which comes with a copy preinstalled windows 8 (it's a factory installed 13 Yoga Lenovo).

  Assuming that the windows as genuine watch, is the transferable license? That is the copy of windows transfers to me once I complete the purchase?

  If it comes pre-installed on the drive, unless it's a license to retail, its license only for material it comes preinstalled.

  2. clean install / lack of media

  Since the system is the second user, I would like to install the system. Assuming that there is no media (I don't remember not receive media with my wife 13 yoga that has been installed at the factory purchased from Lenovo direct) can I get media somewhere?

  Computers laptops Lenovo include a function called the Lenovo OneKey Recovery button, which is used to boot into the recovery environment and to reinstall Windows.

  If you want to reinstall Windows 8, which means remove applications and personal files and settings, you can use the reset and refresh. This is equivalent to a clean install.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  · Press the Windows key + i on your keyboard to show the charms (if you use a touch screen: touch the right edge of your screen and drag your finger to the left)

  · Click settings

  
  

  · Click change PC settings

  
  

  · Click general in the left column

  · In virtue remove all and reinstall Windows, click Start

  
  

  Then follow instructions that will be provided on the screen to reinstall Windows on your PC.

  I do not have OEM 8.1 media that came with another system, could I use it, with the second user systems product key?

  No, 1 license, 1 computer, you have would remove other computer until you can transfer and it is only if its an OEM System Builder License.

  No, the key that can be used with 32-bit or 64-bit of Windows 8 is exclusively for use with the disc 1. You cannot use install both. 1 license, 1 installation, so choose wisely. If you want to install Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit on another partition or another computer, you must purchase an additional license.

  INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.

  a. one copy per computer. You can install one copy of the software on a single computer. This computer is "licensed computer.

  b. a computer license. You can use the software on up to two processors of the computer under license at some point. Except as provided in these license terms, you cannot use the software on any other computer.

  c. number of users. Except as provided in these license terms, only one user may use the software at a time.

  d. other Versions. The software may include several versions, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may install and use only one version at a time.

  Thank you

  TR.