Windows complete PC Restore on Vista Home Basic, how to create a system disk image

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• I am running vista home basic, how you can increase the size of the D: Recovery drive

  I am running vista home basic, how you can increase the size of the D: Recovery drive

  Hello

  You use the D: Partition of recovery in 3 different ways to reinstall the operating system.

  1. you press a particular key or key combination at startup, F10, F11, Alt + F10 etc. to begin the process of recovery in new condition (as you bought) in the event of system failure.

  2. start > programs > find software from the manufacturer of your computer > look for a recovery method

  3. you can do recovery disk to reinstall the operating system in case of hard drive failure.

  This will save you the purchase of the computer manufacturer's recovery disks.

  The manufacturer will advise you on the options

  See you soon.

• Unspecified error occurred during System Restore.Running Vista Home Basic 32 bit

  After running system restore and restart my computer, I get the message "unspecified error occurred during system restore. I'm running Vista Home Basic

  32-bit. someone at - it a response? I have no idea what to do next.

  Hello

  This can help you:

  1. If you are using Norton, you should disable Norton inviolable Protection before using the system restore.

  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/sharedtech.nsf/pfdocs/2005113009323013

  2. try to use Safe Mode system restore.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  3 Malware will stop at the system restore.

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware, if necessary in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

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

  See you soon.

• Why can't I activate windows since my license for Vista Home Basic is valid?

  I am licensed by live-time for windows Vista Home Basic, but it tells me that I can't activate windows and need a new license;

  How to activate Windows Vista 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 options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
  (6) clearly explain your problem to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  ----------------------------  Alternatives -------------------------------------

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

  If you still can't activate after trying the phone then follow these instructions.

  Run the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic tool:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/ServiceRequest.aspx
  Download the tool: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062
  Post your results (copy button) and old your results here.
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/genuinevista/threads

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• I've lost games that came with my windows Vista Home Basic, how to restore the

  I can't find the games which originally came with my Windows Vista Basic Home Edition, I probably deleted or uninstalled by mistake, how can I restore them for example. Solitaire, spider solitaire, etc.

  Hello

  Is that what you brought no change until this problem occurred?

  Enable and disable the feature set of windows turn on or off feature.

  Turn Windows features on or off the.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  (a) click Start and select Control Panel.

  (b) click on programs and features.

  (c) click on the feature to turn on or off windows.

  (d) locate and expand the function of a part.

  (e) check the reqiured games, click ok.

  (f) restart the computer.

• For Windows Vista (KB2419640) security update will not be installed keep getting CODE of ERROR 8E5E0147. Operating system MS Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit SP2

  For Windows Vista (KB2419640) security update will not be installed keep getting CODE of ERROR 8E5E0147. MS Windows Vista Home Basic 32-bit SP2 operating system.

  Help, please

  Thank you

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

• Where can I get a replacement for Vista Home Basic cd/dvd so I can reinstall windows?

  Yes, I have a laptop that came with Vista Home Basic

  Yes, I have a laptop that came with Vista Home Basic Edition, a TI had a disk failure, I have the CD key as it is on the bottem of the machine, I just need a CD/DVD or a link to were I can download an ISO that Microsoft did not provide a...

  Hello

  Microsoft does not include your vista recovery disks

  the manufacturer of the laptop is

  Contact the computer manufacturer 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 $

  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

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

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

• SP1 is not not a proposed update after RESTORATION COMPLETE (?) so I can't access SP2. 5 years old HP 530, 32 bit Vista Home Basic, with original discs.

  • Tries to bring an old HP 530 of 5 years (they called it a Business Notebook (?), with 32-bit Windows Vista Home Basic, back to the original, using the 2 discs that can bring the system up-to-date with updates you're invited.) I don't need to save anything, ALL the files AT ALL.
  • I want to send it back as when I bought it and use the 2 original discs to doneverything and then update it with the updates you are guests.
  • Apparently, I don't know when to press F9 or something else, at what time, or to put the second of the 2 original discs in.  As I understand it, disc #1 is the OS DVD, disc #2 is Application and Driver Recovery DVD (?). Copyright dates on these are 2007 & 2008. Also, I have the product key.
  • I need a COMPLETE tutorial, step by step, that I have tried this 4 times, do not get the hang of it, & of course do not have enough experience in this.  When I THOUGHT that I had just finished, after a multiple-update every day experience, no guests included updated Service Pak 1 (SP1), which I understand is necessary before acquiring Service Pak 2 (SP2). In addition, more my arisen Internet research a small window is to say unable to connect to the page, OPERATION ABANDONED...
  • Should I try to disable (?) Windows Defender before installing the antivirus ESET 6 and Malwarebytes paid version at this thing?       And when can I install these. As soon as I connect to the Internet, updates Windows want to start RIGHT NOW!
  • Would appreciate help with this BEFORE , I take a sledgehammer to that thing, MUCH, thank you VERY MUCH!

  Ignore the message about not using a computer.

  And 434.5MBs has nothing to do with your having only 1 GB of memory.

  434 is the size of the file.

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista Home Basic - problem with the icons does not meet various Windows services after trying to download updates

  I use Windows Vista Home Basic on a Dell Inspiron 1501.  I have recently accepted that some guest downloads Windows with terrible results.  First downloads do not appear to have been accepted and the system of guard stop and startup trying to cancel.  Second as I result, I seem to have lost access to a range of Windows tools.  For example in Panel I can't open system icons or Windows Update.  Nor can I access these services from any other avenue on the computer.  Whenever I have find an icon or a file screen flashes a dialog briefly and then disappears.  The effect of this is that I'm completely unable to access or to implement the recommended tools or services that could solve this problem.  My ability to manage my computer has been reduced to zero.  Dell were not receptive and I can't get a response from Microsoft

  worm post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  One thing you can try try the system restore, safe mode.

  Start the computer in safe mode with networking capabilities (hold DOWN F8 while the computer starts).

  To start your computer in safe mode, you can check the link below:http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/323ef48f-7b93-4079-a48a-5c58eec904a11033.mspx>

• Acer Aspire laptop with Vista Home Basic Edition does not, System Restore does not, sfc, find corrupt files but do not repair. Need help!

  Hi, I have an Acer laptop Aspire with Vista Home Basic Edition that came pre-installed, so no records only the disk hard drive partition.

  I turned on my laptop today and it starts but the loading bar of stalls at the black screen with "(c) Microsoft Corporation" and dragging green. The slide bar will continue to drag, but nothing else happens which means that I understand even as much as the login screen. I rebooted and tried Windows recovery, but the only remedy to what he suggests is a restoration of the system, which does not have any point, I try to restore it.

  To remedy this, I have connected in safe mode and ran the SFC command prompt. It scans my system and told to find corrupted files, but he can't heal some. This is where my knowledge limit runs out. I don't know how to fix the files that the SFC cannot. (Also I created a journal using the findstr command prompt and checked but it say anywhere that it was unable to fix it so I'm not even sure how to identify corrupted files)

  As it's an Acer laptop, Aspire I'll try their eRecovery tool to return my computer to factory settings, but it won't work in safe mode, and as I said I can not connect normally. I tried alt and F10 at the initial boot screen when I turn on, it loads the windows files and shows the Acer "Please wait a moment" screen and then nothing happens again.

  I can't afford to get it fixed, and there is no chance I can get a new laptop. Any ideas/help? Thank you.

  Hello

  You have t in Normal Mode to resolve problems by using upgrade repair facility that is SFC

  Read this topic eRecovery Acer.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  To start the system recovery:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left Alt and F10 keys.
  3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows splash screen, press the Enter key.
  4. After that the Acer eRecovery Management application is loaded, select your type of restore.
  5. Read the review and then click Next when you are ready.
  6. Click Next to start the restore process. It may take 10 minutes up to an hour fom anywhere to restore.
  7. Once the restore is complete, your computer will restart. After the reboot it will load Windows and start the installation of your software and drivers. Your computer will restart several times during this process. Once they are all completed, your computer will be like it was when you bought it first.

  See you soon.

• Crashes in Windows vista home basic...

  Hello

  I bought the laptop Compaq-A900-pressario with OS Vista-Home-Basic. Due to some
  problems I formatted and reinstalled the OS from the backup CD. Now, he
  crashes every time I'm playing a video online, or perform updates online.

  the CPU usage is too high.
  The fan speed also with a lot of noise, etc.
  The laptop would become too hot in the areas of the keyboard.
  and he subsequently crashes.

  after him, the laptop does not get a few minutes as long as the keyboard area is still hot. After 30 minutes or more when the laptop gets cold, then it gets turned on and load the operating system.

  Everything started after I have format the laptop. earlier, it was working fine without any problems.

  Pls tell me what to do.

  Concerning
  Gopal

  Hello

  Since he used to work the question could be of Service Packs or drivers required.

  Did you apply SP1 and SP2?

  Center of Microsoft Service Pack
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/service-packs

  ========================

  Check with Compaq Support, their drivers and documentation online and ask the HP? Compaq
  Forums for known issues. Be sure to see if you have the latest drivers.

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system. For
  each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver, description,.
  version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - Device Manager - graphics card - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on set to update driver
  (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then do a right click - Uninstall - REBOOT
  This will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party with
  their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), then the manufacturer of the device
  site (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for the BIOS, Chipset and)
  software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AS ADMIN - reset after each
  installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - tab drivers version you install actually shows up.
  This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (particularly that audio drivers) so
  install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and try again if necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check manually
  by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver in the Windows updates,
  This leaves ONE of Windows updates, but it will not install the drivers who are generally older and cause
  questions. If updates offers a new driver and then hide it (right click on it) and then go look for new ones
  manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

  Hope these helps.

• System Recovery Options Windows Vista Home Basic x 32 help

  I have a gateway with Windows Vista Home Basic x 32.  Recently, it would break any chance and will have to be turned off manually.  Some options in the start screen and I would always click on start windows normally.  Today, I went through the process and came up with the blue screen of death.  He said that if this is the first time you see this reboot, so I did.  Then the blue screen of death came once again, and he said to go in the system recovery options.  Having no idea how to do that I restarted again.  Then the recommended option was to go into system recovery thing, so I said to myself Oh well it will fix itself.  I went in there and he brought me to the system recovery option screen.  It is said to find my operating system in a list and there is no operating system indicating.  Then I read and it says if you do not have an operating system, then load the drivers here.  I click on that and there is a list of about 50 cases.  Inside of some folders are folders more.  I can't possible go through all records to find driver software that he wants me to.  I also never had a disc of windows vista with the purchase of the computer

  I have a gateway with Windows Vista Home Basic x 32.  Recently, it would break any chance and will have to be turned off manually.  Some options in the start screen and I would always click on start windows normally.  Today, I went through the process and came up with the blue screen of death.  He said that if this is the first time you see this reboot, so I did.  Then the blue screen of death came once again, and he said to go in the system recovery options.  Having no idea how to do that I restarted again.  Then the recommended option was to go into system recovery thing, so I said to myself Oh well it will fix itself.  I went in there and he brought me to the system recovery option screen.  It is said to find my operating system in a list and there is no operating system indicating.  Then I read and it says if you do not have an operating system, then load the drivers here.  I click on that and there is a list of about 50 cases.  Inside of some folders are folders more.  I can't possible go through all records to find driver software that he wants me to.  I also never had a disc of windows vista with the purchase of the computer

  Hey EricLeonard

  link below has the various processes of recovery vista gateway described for you

  http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/Vista/7515418/7515418asi.shtml

  what you want in the above link looks like this below

  Gateway System Recovery from the hard - the following are methods to recover or repair the computer using the recovery of hard drive partition.

  • Complete recovery plant
  • Restoration with automatic data backup
  • Windows recovery environment

  If you have problems with it contact gateway for support

  They provide their own process of recovery for vista

  http://support.gateway.com/support/SRT/allsysteminfo.aspx?cmpid=headerlink

  have a Happy New Year

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• I can not connect on windows vista home basic desktop pc because of the former owner

  I can't log on to Windows vista home basic desktop pc because of the password previous owners is unknown

  Hello

  Try the following.

  Using another PC, download the app from the following link and save it in your downloads folder.

  PC login now

  Once the download is complete, open your download folder and double-click on the installer - this will result in another file, which is the disk image (.) ISO) you need to burn to a blank CD.

  Now, you will need to use an app like ImgBurn to burn the ISO correctly on a blank CD - a guide on the use of ImgBurn to write that an ISO on a disc is here.

  When the disk has been created, shut down the PC you can not log on, press the ESC key as soon as you press the power button to access the Start Menu, insert the CD, select Boot Options (usually f9), use the arrow keys to select the CD/DVD drive and press enter - peut also have you to "Press any key" to boot from the CD if asked to.

  Follow the instructions on the guide here to remove the current password.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

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

  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.

  Ask them if 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 own way of making 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.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  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 can't reinstall windows Vista Home Basic Edition to my Compaq presario laptop

  Hello
  I want to format my 'C' drive and reinstall windows Vista Home Basic Edition for my 'compaq presario laptop.
  When I lived with my recovery disk, it has been fine until "loading windows files" and taking me to the recovery / restore point but not with the format options (GUI).

  Hello

  With this HP Compaq recovery process, it's a different process than the installation with the Microsoft DVD

  There is a section slightly more than 1/2 at the bottom of this link from HP showing you how to reinstall Vista using their recovery disks.

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

  If you have any questions or problems with it, contact HP as it's the HP recovery process.

  Contact HP:

  http://h20566.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/help/contactHP/home/?AC.admitted=1336217096189.876444892.199480143

  Or try the HP's Support Forums:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/

  See you soon.