Vista Start everywhere and I have no disks = what to do now? a NON-techie person needs help here

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• my computer at home base down loaded /my computers certificate of authinticity says I am having windows vista Home premium and I have no disc what do I doto fix the problem in windows vista

  my computer has windows vista basic on it when I went to athinticate, he told me it was a pirate down load that I looked on the bottom of my lap top and I am supposed to have windows vista Home premium. How can I solve this problem with a disc

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  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

  See if you have a recovery Partition:

  There may be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Vista to how you bought your computer, unless the pirated installation wiped.

  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.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  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 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.

• I'm new to this Forum, I had removed and used my recovery disk on my PC I don't know I need help

  Hi everyone I am totally new to this site acually it appear on my screen and I was told to go to a certain place on Microsoft, I have windows Vista, so I went there and it was ok, then he said that I didn't have something, I'm sorry, I don't remember but I know it has to do with something fixing , and Microsoft would help, anyway is to give you a general idea, some time ago when I type the letter e, it won't come out, now this is the case, what I think I do is updated, perhaps windows Pack1? or 2? someone has an idea, also I have a DVD of Microsoft, which said 8.5, which should I install? There #s with the DVD follow-up, it's for the new computer, but my husband says it's just for office stuff, is this Microsoft Security Essentails locality. A place to have a good free security for my PC? Please help with anything if you can, I'll be so gratful, sincerely your friend Colleen206

  Hello

  If you want to install service pack 2 for windows vista, see this link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791/

  Service packs help keep Windows Vista up-to-date, and they can extend and update the functionality of your computer

  Microsoft Security Essentials offers protection in real time to your PC at home that protects against software viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security_essentials/

  If you are facing problems on your windows machine and want microsoft to fix it for you, run the microsoft fixit tool

  http://support.Microsoft.com/FixIt

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• my windows vista starts normally until I have pass the user coice screene. After that, I see the cursor but everything is black. What should I do? Thank you very much!

  my windows vista starts normally until I have pass the user coice screene. After that, I see the cursor but everything is black. What should I do?

  It was probably caused by the removal of any file system as I was scaning the pc for malware and probably deleted some important file. only safe mode works now
  and I need my computer quite urgent for the University.
  Thank you very much!

  Hello

  No saving necessary data and re-installing Windows Vista might be the best option, but here
  are a few others.

  You can save your files by putting the drive in another computer as a 2nd disk (best) or external
  Drive USB enclosure and then backup to removable media such as CD, DVD or other USB drives.
  Of course a real store of the computer or the manufacturer of your system can help to recover the files.

  Or you can use a boot Ubuntu CD to back up data.

  Use Ubuntu Live CD to backup files from your Windows computer dead
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/use-Ubuntu-Live-CD-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-Windows-computer

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  You can access Mode safe? Repeatedly press F8 as you start? If yes you can try Control Panel - device
  Manager - graphics card - Double click on - driver tab - click on UPDATE driver - then right click
  on devices and UNINSTALL - REBOOT.

  A method to try to get to the desktop (try in normal Windows Mode without failure) is CTRL +.
  ALT + DELETE - Manager tasks and tab process EXPLORER.exe and COMPLETE the PROCESS on this subject - and then
  on the Applications tab - lower right - new task - type in EXPLORER.exe. Safe mode is available by
  repeatedly tapping F8 as you start. CTRL + SHIFT + ESC also begins the Task Manager.

  First check this thread in case it is simple and if not to come back to this thread.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/thread/50247d5e-0ae0-446c-A1bd-11287fd1478a

  Black screen problems are extremely difficult to repair and all patch is usually on a base hit or miss.
  That there is no information on a black screen as it is on a blue screen just adds to the
  Difficulty. Often using a restore point or Startup Repair will have no effect. You can try a
  Google to see the proposed repairs, whom some have worked however these cover a wide
  field efforts.

  Here's a video of one of them.

  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=black+screen+of+death+Vista&btnG=search&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  Here's another fix
  http://blogs.PCMag.com/SecurityWatch/2008/12/the_mysterious_black_screen_of.php

  You have a Vista disk? You can try restoring the system to it. If you don't have the disks your
  system manufacturer will sell them at low prices. Or try in safe mode if you can get there.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html

  You can create a recovery disc or use someone even version (making the system restore it)
  must be bootable).

  How to create a Vista recovery disk
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html

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  These require the correct Vista discs since you can not start safe mode.

  Try the Startup Repair tool-

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista disk
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspx

  Try recovery options Startup Repair

  How to do a startup repair
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

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  Here are a few Google searches where many have found different solutions:

  Vista black screen - check that a 1st
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=Vista+black+screen&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G10

  Vista black screen Solution
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+solution&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI

  Vista black screen Fix
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+fix&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI

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  If necessary and you can access all ordinary Windows.

  You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation
  (if all goes well, the data records and need to reinstall programs). Be sure to do a good backup or three.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key.

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  If nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
  Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
  need to know your product Code.

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  Another method that works sometimes: at the command prompt, type of Vista startup disk:
  (a line type or copy and paste one line at a time and hit enter - enter a bracket)
  or "BOLD")

  c:

  cd\

  CD c:\Windows\System32\winevt (there is a space between cd and C :)

  Ren LogsOLD Logs (there are spaces between ren and newspapers and Logsold)

  RESTART Windows

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle=""><- mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• What is c? -osxupdcombo10.10.5.dmg - he started to automatically download on my mac and I stopped it... This is a copy of the name of the file and I have no idea what it is?    osxupdcombo10.10.5.dmg

  What is this file? -osxupdcombo10.10.5.dmg - he started to automatically download on my mac and I stopped it... This is a copy of the name of the file and I have no idea what it is?    osxupdcombo10.10.5.dmg

  This is the last update to Yosemite.

  If you do not run 10.10.5 then you run to certain security risks.

• I am trying to install a hp deskjet 1050 J410 series but I have have the disk what can I do to install it?

  I am installing a printer hp deskjet 1050 J410 series I have no disk, what can do?

  driver 32-bit:

  Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit)

  64-bit driver:

  Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

  My PC running the 32-bit version or 64-bit Windows?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/find-out-32-or-64-bit

  You can see the below mentioned links.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/find-and-install-printer-drivers

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-your-default-printer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/printing-to-the-correct-printer

• I had a charge.99 and I have no ideal what is it for?

  Today at 3:45 I had a charge.99 on my card to iTunes and I have no ideal what is it for? It is not listed on my resume or explained. Please help!

  Don't know what you mean by your 'summary', but if you are not referring to your following purchase history may help: see your purchase history in iTunes on Mac or PC - Apple Support store

• My Windows XP Professional cannot update SP3 because of lack of PRO11. Or the MSI files and I have the original MS Office 2003 CD to locate its files. Help, please.

  My Windows XP Professional cannot update SP3 because of lack of PRO11. Or the MSI files and I have the original MS Office 2003 CD to locate its files.  Help, please.

  Hello

  1. when exactly you get this error message? While trying to install service pack 3 or while trying to install a windows update?
  2. What is the full and exact error message?

  Please answer these questions and tell us more about the issue, it could help us help you better.

  See the bottom of the articles that might help you.
  You cannot install some programs or updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798
  How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

• Someone hacked my computer and I know who he is and I have proof. What can I do?

  Original title: computer haking

  someone hacked my computer and I know who he is and I have proof.   What can I do?

  not only is this person thereon braging, he texted someone on his own phone.

  He is an IT tech and works for a law firm.

  someone hacked my computer and I know who he is and I have proof.   What can I do?

  not only is this person thereon braging, he texted someone on his own phone.

  He is an IT tech and works for a law firm.

  Report them to the authorities and to the employer together with the evidence.

• Adobe Application Manager wants my password and I don't have one, never need one. Ive tried every password I know and I don't know what to do now.

  Im trying to update 6 Lightroom and Adobe Application Manager wants my password and I don't have one, never need one. Ive tried every password I know and I don't know what to do now.

  It calls not just for login password for your computer so that it can install your software?

• Hey! I'm still a student and I have my subscription from July 2014. I live in Germany. So here's my question: why I need to pay almost € 10 more than a year ago? Thank you!

  Hey! I'm still a student and I have my subscription from July 2014. I live in Germany. So here's my question: why I need to pay almost € 10 more than a year ago? Thank you!

  Hello

  The promotional discount is valid for the first year.

  Please refer to the terms:-Creative Cloud price and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

  Location - students and teachers > special offer > see terms

• I want to buy Adobe Creative Suite 5, but I can't find that anywhere, and I have no idea what this creative cloud thing. Can someone call me please?

  I want to buy Adobe Creative Suite 5, but I can't find that anywhere, and I have no idea what this creative cloud thing. Can someone call me please?

  You can not buy CS5. Adobe sells only current products, i.e. CS6 or creative cloud. Creative cloud is a subscription model, which means that you rent the software as long as you want to use.

  Pricing plans and creative Cloud membership | Adobe Creative Cloud

  Creative Suite 6

  Mylenium

• Updated at El Capitan and my mac doesn't see my camera Canon (connected via USB). Need help. Cannot import images.

  Updated at El Capitan and my mac doesn't see my camera Canon (connected via USB). Need help. Cannot import images.

  Try using using the Image Capture (in the Applications folder)?

• My computer crashed, vista has disappeared and I have no boot disk. I think the cd key might be inside the computer. What can I do to fix this? Thank you.

  So what I do now?

  Thank you

  Paul

  Hi PaulVan Blom,

  You must have Windows vista DVD to perform an operating system repair or a reinstallation is complete. The product key will be on the DVD case. You can contact Microsoft customer support if you are using a retail windows vista DVD. See the article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295539

  If you use a cell phone contact of the manufacturer of the laptop computer for more help and information.

• I forgot my password of windows vista. I do not have a disk to change my password. What should I do?

  I forgot my Windows password.  I don't have a done disk to reset my password.  I watched the General news, and he said I have to reinstall windows.  How do I do that?

  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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  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  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.

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  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.

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  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