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• Vista starts without GUI

  My Vista is start normally without any error but does not display a desktop (GUI), instead it shows only the mouse pointer in the black screen. This happened after my laptop off accidentally when AC power has failed and the battery was not able to provide the (battery) power.

  Vista does not also login screen

  Running my setting to turn off the display after a certain time, if it is not active.

  There is no other answer to any key except activity occasional normal drive.

  By pressing the sleep button puts to sleep also.

  Display and other things are ok because I can run Windows XP on another partition of the HARD drive.

  Battery seems to be dead, then running on the power for some time.

  Safe mode and other similar startup option gives the same behavior.

  My system:
  HP dv6000 laptop
  Centrino Core2Duo 2 GHz
  2Gb RAM / 160GB HDD
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium SP1

  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 - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Vista - computer will not start without the disc

  loaded vista on my computer - now computer will not start without the disc

  Went into my bios as suggested to check the boot order - and, Yes, I got HDD1 as first boot then CD - but then I remembered something I had seen earlier on my computer - it was on the list the HD which had my system like HDD0 files - so, I checked and there it was - listed option HDD0 so I changed HDD1 of HDD0 and was able to boot my computer without the disk system.  Hope this helps someone else with the same prob.

• How to re - install Windows 7 or roll back to Vista without a recovery disk?

  I have a desktop Dell 32-bit windows. My problem is (in addition to being a fool) I tried to fix it year now I'm stuck. Initially I had Vista but my step dad son put windows 7 on it an I have no recovery disk. How can I reinstall windows 7 or vista without a recovery disc back. I have product keys, but as I said no disks. Can one in the cyberland point a real computer dumb in the right direction?

  Hello

  Here are the options to reinstall on this particular machine which had Vista but it now has a damaged installation of Windows 7.

  Reinstall Vista

  You have installed Windows 7, the Vista recovery partition can be destroyed, but try:

  How ro reinstall from the Dell recovery partition:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=DSN_336966

  If this does not work:

  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

  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.

  Dell-USA:

  https://www.Dell.com/support/Diagnostics/us/en/19/nondiagnostichome

  If in another country, contact the Support Dell technique in your country.

  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

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  Windows 7:

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

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

  Or ask your son for the disc's father-in-law and the product key to reinstall Windows 7.

  You don't tell if Windows 7 is legitimate or not, or if it comes preinstalled on another computer that would make non-legit on yout machine originally.

  If the play:

  Then perform a new installation of Windows 7:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  If the retail Windows product key 7 use this link to download Windows 7 corresponding edition and make the DVD to reinstall.

  http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/

  And Neosmart has instructions on how to burn ISO disk images using imgburn:

  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/Burning-ISO-images-with-ImgBurn/

  See you soon.

• My vista restore disk does not start in my computer. Is it possible to get a new drive?

  Compaq PresarioSR5130NX with AMD Athlon 64 x 2 processor. Wouldn't start. Console Startup Repair did not help, not even in safe mode. Tried to restore partition, says error. Tried to restore System Restore disk. First authorized disc formatting my drive, second disk would not be executed. Now I'm stuck with no operating system and no disc to recharge. Any ideas?

  Hello

  You may have a hardware problem which is the cause.

  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.

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

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

  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 this HP information;

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&LC=en&DLC=en&cc=us&product=18703

  See you soon.

• How to install Windows Vista without an installation disk?

  I want to preinstall Vista on my laptop. I have both the laptop with Win Vista license but there is no instalation disk. Now, I want to make a clear installation but I can't find a way to get a Vista disk. I am looking for the download link, but vain windows.com, I only get Service Pak 2 link. Help, please.

  Hello

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  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

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

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  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.

• How to recover Windows Vista without the original disks?

  Original title; Vista Windows
  My windows vista computer has been corrupted (the original one). I tried to reload from the recovery media, but he says no restore points created... I don't have an original cd now, but is it possible I can get vista filed original that I can't afford to buy another CD. This vista has been installed on the computer already when it was purchased... I am now using a pirated Windows 7

  Hello

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send a set of Vista recovery disks, they need to do for a small fee.

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

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

  See you soon.

  PS You do not replace a computer again using Restore Points (you never said how this error came about).

  You press some combination of key at Boot to start Recovery: F10 or F11, Alt + F10 depending on the manufacturer of the computer.

• How to restore vista 64 bit on sony vaio to factory without backup system disks?

  I made a mistake, took my sony vaio vgn-fw265d with windows vista home edition for futureshop to solve problems,

  as my recovery disks have been corrupted. they installed windows vista 64-bit, but I've lost factory sitting, now some hardware not

  working as blueray etc.

  Hello

  1st thing I would do is to bring your SONY VAIO at Futureshop and get them to fix it properly

  or

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

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  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 F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  or borrow a microsoft dvd vista

  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

  Save all data, because it will be lost, do the above

• Windows vista does not start try the recovery disk and nothing

  I have a pavilion hp a1712n with windows vista starts not tried the disk recovery and nothing, it sounds like it is stuck in mode 'sleep'. I can hear it loading but it dosnt take the cd/dvd drive, I tried unpluging the drive to see if it will continue to load, but it didn't. I can not use the key to go into bios Board or something, all ideas given lose don't are not important computer been gave me this problem, so if there is something that I can do but personal files will be lost is very well thank you all

  Hi scoobydoochick,

  1. what recovery disc do you have?

  2. you receive an error message?

  3. you see the computer manufacturer's logo while you start the computer?

  Looks like that there are some hardware failure on the computer that is preventing the computer from starting.

  Will need you a Windows vista installation disc as recovery are different from the install disc and restore disks are created by the computer manufacturer, we are not aware of its functions.

  Once you get the Windows vista installation disc, that you try startup repair by using the link below or take the local computer tech shop and the material tested on the computer.

  What to do if Windows does not start correctly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to replace a laptop HARD drive and restore the backup without a Vista startup disk?

  Hello
   
  I need to replace the drive HARD internal of my laptop and have a picture of it, created using the backup feature in Vista, on an external USB HDD. However, I've upgraded to Vista XP via a download online and don't have a Vista disc.

  How can I create a Vista startup disk that will give access to the backup/restore function, which allowed me to restore my backup to the new HARD disk image once I did the replacement? And is there anything else I forget?

  Thanks in advance!

  Mike

  You can 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.

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  It is General info how to make a Vista startup repair disk:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  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.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I need to restore windows windows vista no disk.

  I'm trying to rstore my computer without the munfacturer disk.

  I'm trying to rstore my computer without the munfacturer disk.

  Hey lacz.wadeyahoo.com

  what you want to do depends on how vista has been installed

  If it is pre-installed you'll have a recovery partition

  try pressing F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process

  to know the correct key sequence to start the recovery process to read any manual that came with your computer or contact the manufacturer

  or for any easy way to contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send a set of vista recovery disc

  they do it for a nominal cost

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd not a hp acer recovery disk

  There are two disk of microsoft vista is 32 bit and the other 64 bit

  then use your product key to reinstall vista

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• Neosmart of VISTA recovery disk

  Tried to use it to start Vista to allow me to join the office so I can either do a system restore or format and reinstall Vista. Have Acer Aspire M1100 which is formatted by the departure of John. Booted from the recovery disk, choose repair your computer, it searches the operating system and finds Vista. He then seek out problems and then asks if you want to do a system restore, choose YES, but then it goes back to the repair attempt going on and so on and gets me nowhere. Please can someone tell me where I'm wrong if I understand correctly that this disc has obtained a large number of people out of trouble. Thank you

  NeoSmart is NOT a relocation of the disc.

  It will attempt to repair your boot files of the system, not the files of your operating system.

  If it will not get Vista running, you need to reinstall Vista.

  http://www.Acer.com/worldwide/support/index.htm

  Contact Acer on how to use the recovery Partition, or ask them to send you a set of Vista recovery disk.
  You can try pressing Alt + F10 to see if that will start the process of recovery from the factory.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I am unable to boot into windows vista 32-bit, so I downloaded the vista recovery disk and get an oxo error code what it means?

  Windows recovery disc 32-bit error code meaning version question

  Hello
  I hope someone can help me. I am unable to boot into windows vista 32-bit, so I downloaded the vista recovery disk and get an oxo error code what it means (thanks in advance)?

  You don't give any info on what was the original problem with the computer.

  You have set the Bios Setup to boot from the CD/DVD drive?

  At startup, it will say press F2 or delete key to go into Bios/Setup, or maybe F12 to go to the Start Menu.

  And have you tried also to tap F8 at startup and choose Safe Mode from the list of Boot Options?

  Use up arrow key to do this, press on enter.

  Browse your Hard Drive manufacturer's website, download software from here and test your hard drive for errors.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I'm recovering using vista recovery disks.

  I'm tring to get using vista recovery disks, after disc 2 is done, it comes out saying there is lack of disk space for the temporary files needed for the operation. It said that windows was able to start and tells me to insert the windows installation disc, choose the language and click on repair computer. Status 0xc000000e code, the boot selection failed because required device is inaccessible. How can I get out of it and what to do next?

  Hello

  First question is why have you tried to do a recovery?

  You may have a hardware problem or on your recovery media may be corrupt.

  See you soon.

• I had to reinstall my real Vista Ultimate disk > it says error: Ox80072F8F. Please, how can I install completely?

  Hello

  I had to reinstall my real Vista Ultimate disk > it says error: Ox80072F8F.Please, how can I install completely?

  Hi GjinNoku,

  1. when exactly do you get this error during activation of the copy when installing or all by activating the copy after reinstallation?
  2. how you try to install Windows Vista (Format clean install or custom install)?
  3. why you re - install Windows Vista?
  4. What is the exact error message you get?

  The information is not sufficient to answer your question. Please give us more information to answer your question better.

  Additional information:
  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista

  Error message when you start Windows Vista: "your activation period has expired".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925616