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• Satellite A300 - Win Vista instalation disk missing

  Hello world.

  This is my first time on any forum ever :)

  In August 2008, I bought laptop Toshiba Satellite A300 - 149. There was a lot of turbulence in our relationship, but we always went by them so far.

  Some time ago I added an additional hard drive just for the system. I did it just to have all important data in the entity. This extra drive decided to die.

  The problem is that there is no more the oryginal disc recovery so I have a laptop, hard drive and the product key for windows, but no instalation windows disk or at least file.

  Can you please help me and tell what should I do now because I can't undo what I've done already :)

  Hello

  Your A300 was delivered with the operating system from Vista preinstalled (recovery image). This recovery image is saved on the HARD disk. Operating manuals s described document that each owner of the laptop must create the installation of recovery disk using pre-installed recovery media creator tool.

  If I understand you right you didn't he create if it is your only error.
  What can you do now?
  You have two options:
  1 / you can order the original recovery disc - https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/landing.aspx
  2 / you can install own OS version

  I have too many A300 and for three years I use it with Windows 7 32 bit. It works perfectly and much better than original Vista.

  In any case, you do need to make the decision. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

  Good bye

• No windows vista install disks.

  My girls in his laptop's hard drive went bad and leave the start. So the hd has been replaced by a new one that supports windows and mac. I do not have the windows vista family premium install disks, or disks from the previous hd back up everything. Is it possible for me to get to the top of my laptop, disks and use them to install the operating system on the new drive, and then use its product key on before you activate?

  N °

  The recovery disk refers to computer/laptop model/brand.

  How to get Vista recovery Media to back to 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.

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• XP collapsed running on my gateway. Friends used dell vista install disk os works great how new key?

  XP stopped running on my lost disk from gateway. Friends installation disc used dell vista. operating system running big how do you get the new key. oxcoo4Eoo3 tool used for code error he said dealer mke contact dell at * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hello

  You can not legally use a license of Vista OEM Dell on your Gateway computer.

  Dell license is linked to the original Dell computer it was installed on and is NOT transferable to another computer.

  Microsoft sells more Vista; they sell now Windows 7.

  You can find Vista sold online, but run you the risk of buying pirated software.

  You can also try the local computer for the left stores more copies of Vista.

  I suggest you reinstall XP

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

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

  See you soon.

• Lost Vista install disk - upgrade to WIN 7 - Help!

  Well, my problem is that I have an old PC that comes with windows XP Pro. About 2 years ago, I bought Vista Home from Best Buy.
  A few days ago I have upgraded to a trial version of Windows 7 Ultimate and I like 25 days to activate it, which I don't want to because I lost the characteristics that I had, I seem to have some compatibility issues, etc...
  HOW to return to my Vista?
  I DO NOT HAVE my disk of Vista that I bought at Best Buy.
  My version of Vista is registered with Microsoft and I have my Original Product ID and product key.
  It would seem that Microsoft would be able to easily provide me with a replacement CD I'm paying to have delivered to me or give me a link to loadable.
  How should I proceed? Microsoft will do for me?

  Thank you much for all support information.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  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

• How can I order Windows Vista recovery disk for pavilion m9515y

  Hello

  I have a Pavilion m9515y desktop which had Windows Vista.  The hard drive has crashed and I have no recovery disks.  I tried to find a place to order the disks in the support area, but recovery discs are not one of the options.

  Please let me know how I can order them

  Here is the information for the computer:

  Pavilion m9515y

  Nc695AA prod # #ABA

  Thank you

  Brian Cox

  Hi, Brian:

  You can order for your model of HP recovery disks by clicking on the link below and then clicking on the link order recovery media.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=2100&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=3867599

  If for some reason, the link doesn't work (happens sometimes), just call HP technical support and order a game by phone.

• Cannot find and original Windows install disks

  I have an old Inspiron 530 of s that has Windows XP on it, and it came with Windows Vista discs as well, but I can't find them. I looked on the Dell site and have not found a place to order or download those, is it possible to do? If not, is there a place on the computer to do a factory reset in case I want to sell it?

  Windows XP is the end of life so its not recommended to reinstall. You will not be able to download it or ask the Windows XP at Dell support. eBay is the only place to get media.

  For Windows Vista you can download it from Digital River by following the instructions here:

  https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=JBHQqJkWkjA

  More details are available here:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Microsoft-Windows-and-Office/Download-Microsoft-Windows/Download-Vista-SP1-ISO/

  Following install clean windows for best results:

  http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-Windows/

• I can't find drivers for 64 bit Vista Protection disk for Tecra M5

  I can't find the vista driver 64 bits for the hdd protection modul, when toshiba update all the drivers for the 64-bit operating system?
  It's amazing, that no support 64-bit for tecra M5 and the machine has a 64-bit processor.

  I hope that the quick news, thanks a lot

  Abel manzanera
  University autonomous of barcelona

  You are right. At the moment there is no support for Vista 64-bit, but it will be supported in the future. I phoned with guys from Toshiba which cares about notebooks in my company. He told us that Vista 64-bit support should begin this summer.

  We'll see when drivers will be available on the support page.

• If I do not have a windows vista sp2 install disk how can I erase all programs and files from the laptop?

  I would remove ALL of my laptop which is running vista Sp2 and I have not a disk to install it from what can do?

  Hello

  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

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  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

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  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  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

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

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  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

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

• Vista - Error Code: 80070490 (cannot install updates after SP2 installation)

  Hello!  I was not able to install updates windows since the 10/4, when I installed sp2.  How can I fix?  I do not have the Vista CD because it was preinstalled on my computer.  What should I do now?

  my computer came pre-installed with Norton Internet Security 2008.  I had the geek squad install Webroot Spy Sweeper... I uninstalled and then installed spy sweeper from Webroot anit-virus.  Recently who missed...

  You see the effects of a long-standing infection hijackware. See...

  Cleaning a compromised system
       http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700813.aspx

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows. Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Vista: section "If you want to reinstall Windows Vista by running a new installation...". "of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  NOTE: If your computer came with a set of disks, there is a hidden partition restore (not to be confused with the restoration of the system) you would use to do the clean install (AKA a "destructive recovery").

  After the new installation, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of EVERYTHING on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) AND BEFORE to plug in a flash, SD card, or any other external drive to the computer otherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Tip: After completing the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually before connecting any player external to the computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: The Norton Internet Security free trial will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the Norton removal tool
  Before you install the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new antivirus application (for example, Webroot Internet Essentials 2011).

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx
  http://www.us-cert.gov/CAs/tips/ST05-007.html

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and independent computer (no BigBoxStoreUSA or Best Buy/Geek Squad!) repair facility.

  Wish I had better news for you. Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Can I upgrade vista ultimate 32 bit sp2 for vista 64-bit?

  Can I upgrade vista ultimate 32 bit sp2 for vista 64-bit?

  Ranging from a 32-bit operating system 64-bit operating system is NOT a upgrade path.

  It must do a clean install with a full version of a Vista 64 bit operating system.

  How to do a clean install:

  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 installation.

  And save all data because the hard disk will be wiped.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows wants to install updates for Office 2002 and Office XP and I have VISTA and Office 2007

  I have read many topics and I can't seem to find the same problem I have.  I use Windows VISTA Home Premium (32 bit) for awhile and since June 30, 2009, I had bad download and install Windows updates.  I installed updates today, but I continue to be invited to run/install updates for Office XP and Office 2002 (currently about 9).  I used VISTA and Office 2007 for some time.  I believe that I have IE 7 and SP2.  I appreciate any help I can get to fix this.  Thanks in advance for your help.

  Hello SKYisDlimit,

  After my communication to you, I continued to the Internet using the search.  I was finally able to locate the file you suggested (Msmapi\1033) he successfully Office Pro 2003 Outlook running.  Thank you!!

  I don't know if you're alone in asking the question following or not, but I'm still able to re - install Microsoft Office Professional 2007.  I uninstalled after information I received of Santosh, and it has the re - install Office Pro 2003 (which have been upgraded).  Now when I try to reinstall 2007 (bought in February 2007), I keep getting the following message: "Setup is unable to find a version of Microsoft Office on your computer.  If Office is installed on a disk or a network share, click the buttun browse to select the appropriate disk or sharing.  If you have a version of MB on a CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then click the Browse button to select the appropriate drive. »

  I tried several times without success.  Of course, I use Office 2003 Pro, so it's on the computer.  If you are unable to solve this problem, please either direct to the appropriate area or tell me who I need to contact.  Once again, thank you in advance for your help.  Needless to say, it's more frustrating!

  Katydid2

• No key for don't win 7 and the need to return to original vista which i have a key.

  Original title: product key and vista installation.

  Hi I am not the wisest to my problem that I have read and tried many answers to my problem. I have 22 days to activate my windows 7. However, I don't have the key but I have the key for the original installation that has vista. I don't have vista reinstall disk therefore aimed to download Vista from a microsoft official, but the link does not work. I cannot afford to buy a new copy of vista and I was told that Microsoft can help you with this. I need a solution and an easy breakdown on how or what I should do to get installed it again. I'm at risk of losing my laptop because of this activation problem. So to sum up, I have no key for win 7 and need to return to original vista which i have a key. Now having need for instructions and vista software how to install etc... Thanks if you can help.

  Hello

  Your problem is you installed Windows 7, but do not have the product key to activate, if you want to go back to the original OS that came with your machine, namely Vista.

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  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

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  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.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

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

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  Installation of Windows 7 was able to destroy this method:

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Them or us ask the right sequence of key.

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  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

  See you soon.

• where can I buy a boot disk for vista 64 ultimate

  Windows had installed an automatic update disabled my norton 360 and advocate changing the load settings for my Windows Administrator profile cuasing to run a profile of temporary market and I run the system restore, tried to pull the files from the profile administraor to a new user profile, that I put up as an administrator and im still could not get the ducuments the main profile im unable to connect.  Microsoft offers no recovery disc for vista 64 ultimate and advised me to purchase the full retail version to reload Vista, which is ludacris. I have windows 7 and 8 on other machines, but I'm not able to create a drive recovery vista ultimate 64 and ive lost my original CD copy that I have buaght years.  all they're going to do for me is to try to convince me to pay for their customer support which I didn't need. I need a startup disk for vista 64 ultimate

  Thank you

  Hello

  What to do when a Temp profile is loaded;

  "A temporary profile is loaded after you connect to a Windows Vista-based system.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947242

  See you soon.

• I want to install SP1 for windows vista 32 bit.

  Original title: we must install ps1 for windows vista 32 bit.

  I tried to download it, but I'm not. What can I do?

  Hello

  You mean SP1?

  Click Start > right click on computer > left click on properties > see if you have Vista 32 bit or Vista 64-bit installed.

  It will also tell you here what Service Packs, if any, are already installed.

  Then, choose the download of 'bit' OK to use to install Service Packs, first of all the installation of SP1.

  Vista SP1 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30

  Vista SP1 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21299

  Vista SP2 32-bit (x 86): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16468

  Vista SP2 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17669

  And if you have any problems:

  There is a Forum that Microsoft has put in place for problems with Vista Service Packs. If repost you the Forum they will definitely try to help you here...

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/itprovistasp/threads

  See you soon.