What should I do if I accidentally reinstalled windows vista when you try just to update?

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• After reinstalling Vista, when you try to do Windows updates get error 80073712

  Initial problem was unable to update windows. Reinstall Windows Vista. Now meet 80073712 error.

  Is there a reason why you don't have not advised SP level you use, etc.?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375 >

  There is a tool that will try to fix the inconsistent to the component store but, State if the system has malware resident, then it may not work properly.
  
  A general solution, *IF* is no malware problem, would be to run the system update tool.

  (When was the last time you checked your system for malicious programs?)

  The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that cause Windows Update error 80073712 error code.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-system-update-readiness-tool>

  Read this:

  Error message when you try to install updates on the Microsoft Update or Windows Update Web site: "0 x 80073712".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/957310>

  NOTE: Before going through the steps provided for in article KB957310, I suggest you you to reset windows component update and check if you can install the updates.

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058>

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• What are the risks by removing the previous Windows installations when you perform disk cleanup?

  What are the risks by removing the previous Windows installations when you perform disk cleanup? Will be some things about windows 7 stop working or be affected?

  The Windows.old folder is your ticket to uninstall Windows 7 and roll back to Vista.

  If you are happy with the results of leveling, can access all your data files, all that you have transferred to the E-mail, the .old folder can be deleted.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com
  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• How can I reinstall windows vista when I don't have the CD?

  I have a problem with my windows vista and I need a new facility, the problem is that I don't have the CD because it was installed when I bought the laptop.
  My windows is Vista Business, SP2, 32-bit, 2007!

  Thank you!

  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.

  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.

  You can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their way of doing recovery disk/s.

  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.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• After removing Mac Bootcamp in Windows 7, when you try to reinstall, "Windows key is already in use.

  I used to run Windows 7 on a Mac with Bootcamp. later, I removed the bootcamp on my mac and reinstalled Windows 7 on a PC. When I try to enter the Windows key, I received a message that the key is already in use! Any suggestions?

  Thank you.

  Have you tried to restart by phone?

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Reinstall Windows Vista, when I lost the CD

  Hello

  I bought my laptop about 18 months ago and it came with the OS CD. I recently moved and lost the CD in the gesture, but because of a few mistakes, I need to wipe my computer and reinstall Vista. Is it possible to do this without the CD?

  Thank you
  Suzanne

  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.

  Or borrow a good DVD (not Dell, HP, etc.) Vista.
  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.

  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

• I downloaded to Desktop PowerDVDSE Vista, when you try to install, says new window open, the installation will end right now, this software is for Windows Vista only, have no idea what to do with this

  I have Vista Basic, Windows Media Player plays any DVD, region is implemented, what to do

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/threads

  Help with your question, well want to repost in the Forum Vista programs at the above address.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I reinstall windows vista, when I don't have the disc to ony my license on the side of the computer key

  I need to make an own reformatting and installing windows Vista on my Dell Inspiron C521 pc.  Restore dell to original factory option does not work.  Windows has no option to create a recovery disc - am unble to locate the recdisc.exe and possess no original discs as windows came pre-installed, when I brought the machine license key only 25 digits

  You call Dell Support and request a set of recovery disks. The cost is minmal and worth it.

  http://support.Dell.com/

  Also, ask to speak to a technician. See if the technology can teach you how to access the recovery Partition.

  Del has installed the partition, they know how to use it.

• I have a screen scrambled when you try to play master of Orion II. It is an older game, but works well with Windows Vista. Any ideas what to try?

  How can I fix my screen to allow an older game to work?

  Hi smhartsoe,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  I suggest you to update the video card driver and check if the problem persists.

  Steps to update the video driver:
  1. click on the Start button.
  2. in the search box type devmgmt.msc, and then press ENTER.
  3. Select the video card device and right click on it
  4. now, select Properties.
  5. in the Properties window, on the driver tab, click Update driver.
  6. After installing the updates, restart the computer.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Finding-drivers-What-to-do-when-your-hardware-wont-work-with-Windows-Vista

  You try to install the compatibility mode.

  For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-program-compatibility

  If the problem persists only for this game, you will need to contact this game.
   
  WARNING OF THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
   
  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope this information is useful.
  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support
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• I want to reinstall Windows Vista, but I do not have a disk when I bought the laptop; I don't have product key, however; What should I do?

  My old laptop is now very slow performance, no doubt because it is hopelessly cluttered with unwanted stuff, viruses etc.. So I have tried various methods of cleaning without success, I decided to reformat (all data on it has been transferred to a new laptop) and start from scratch by reinstalling Windows Vista Home (installed when I bought it). But no installation disc has been delivered, although the product no key. is located on the underside of the laptop. What should I do? I could ring you, but I don't have a land line, and a long call on my cell phone would probably cost a fortune. It would be great if you were ringing me to talk me through the process (07760 101610)

  Greetings - Graham Durbin

  Hello

  Sorry, this is not Microsoft and we don't do phone calls that we are for the most part, Windows users help each other here...

  Here are the different ways that you can reinstall Vista.

  See which is more easy for you.

  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.

• What should I do if I accidentally bought elements of photoshop for windows and I need the mac version?

  What should I do if I accidentally bought elements of photoshop for windows and I need the mac version?

  You can try this site

  Exchange a product for a different version of the language or platform

• What should I do to continue using my Windows Office, such as Excel and Word?

  My current versions of Windows Office works on Windows 7?
  What should I do if I have supported Windows 7?

  Office 2003 and Office 2007 work fine on Windows 7.

• Using Windows Vista, when openinga link in Windows Mail that I get "Application not found", what should I do?

  When you try to open an attachment or a link, I get a sign pop up "Application not found".  If I leave my web site providers (Comcast), I open the attachments and links very well.

  For attachments, save them to disk and then right click on them and go to properties and click the button change and indicate what program should open it.   For links, go to the control panel. Default programs | Associate a file type or Protocol with a program and a page down to the HTTP and HTTPS protocols, and set IE as default.

  See also paragraphs 3 and 15 here: www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3

  and it can help to compact and repair the database (www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/), but which do not apply to your question.

  Steve

• Windows 7, get this blue screen error message, what should I do to remedy? C:\Windows\Minidump\100312-29827-01.dmp

  Need help, my computer hangs at this message

  Windows 7, get this blue screen error message, what should I do to remedy? C:\Windows\Minidump\100312-29827-01.dmp

  Hello

  1. when exactly do you get this error message?

  2 are you able to start in the Office?

  3 have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  I suggest you try the steps mentioned below and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Start your system in safe mode and check if the same problem occurs.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Method 2: If the question does not exist in Mode safe mode then try to put your computer in a clean boot state.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Method 3: Resolve stop (blue screen) errors in Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Resolving-stop-blue-screen-errors-in-Windows-7

  Hope this information is useful.

• When you try to download a book from my library, I get the error message: error: check the activation.  What should I now please?

  When you try to download a book from my library, I get an error message: error, check activation.  What should I now please?

  Hi 7Philip1116,

  Using the Adobe Digital Editions software? If so, I suspect that you meet one of the known activation errors. Often, deactivation and reactivation (cmd-shift-D on Mac) or ctrl-shift-D Windows will solve the problem. Instructions step by step, but also other possible solutions are available here: Errors of Activation

  If it is not a question of Digital Editions or if the advice above do not resolve your problem, please respond with a few more details so that we can better solve the problems. What software Adobe are you use and the type of device/operating system? Can you provide a screenshot of the error? The specified item was not found.

  Best,

  Del