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• Why Microsoft did remove the ability for Windows Vista to install on herself from one location other than being inside the BONE you want to fix it?

  No Option to install repair - SAD

  Hello

  Why Microsoft removed the ability for Windows Vista to install on herself from one location other than being inside the BONE you want to repair.

  I recently had a problem where Vista Business 64-bit would only boot to a black screen with a mobile cursor - KSOD.   Who, in searching the Web I found is a fairly common problem with Vista.  I discovered that my only option was about to reinstall Vista CLEAN and all the other programs I had installed under it.  I can't believe that Microsoft released the 'repair installation option"similar to that of Windows XP, where you can hit the"R"key during installation and we left with nothing but the"System Restore"options and"Startup Repair ".  Neither of which has helped in my situation.  Since then, this was a dual system boot with XP Pro, then any restore point has been removed from the partition to Vista anytime, I started another recognized problem, by Microsoft, which Microsoft has made no significant effort to fix, in addition to recommending that you hide the partion Vista in XP - a whole of XP.  That beats a little the entire purpose of dual boot.

  As I tried to start in safe mode, it left me at the same point as a normal boot - black screen with a cursor.  I tried ctrl + alt + delete and nothing. Two Windows RE options did not help me.  This left me no option but to the completely reinstall Vista.   Why Microsoft did remove the ability for Windows Vista to install on herself from one location other than being inside the BONE you want to repair.. Please don't tell me that it is because Vista uses an image file instead of an installation as XP system.   I see no other reason for not allowing the upgrade of outside BONE in addition to Microsofts greed and paranoia that he can transform the operating system easier to install illegally.  I hope that some third party has actually changed the Vista installation routine to allow you to install Vista on itself, because as it is, it's really hard for me to even recommend Vista as the operating system or install any where else, if not the only recourse after loading OS, is to reinstall completely.

  Adobe, Autodesk, and almost all other software publishers... allow you to perform a "REPAIR" of their software installation, if something prevents you to load after installation.  Even MS Office has a routine repair.  Ms has an internal version of the Setup routine which allows outside the OS upgrade option that you want to "Upgrade" / repair? ".  If not, why?

  -Todd w.

  "Why Microsoft removed the ability for Windows Vista to install on herself from one location other than being inside the BONE you want to repair."

  «.. . After using XP's repair function, the operating system itself would become less stable and frankly not in a good state of repair. »

  As Todd, is the answer.

  "This response does not hold water as on one of my computers I've been running Windows XP for about four years now, after a repair install.

  Then, you were lucky.  Try to replace the system files on a computer that does not start even at a desk or safe mode usually will get a return to office, but will probably repeat the same problem in a few weeks.  Tech professional would only use this function to retrieve the data before a complete reinstallation.

  "I thought that this area was a place to really get answers instead of the ole same"answers of bs that are on all the other forums."

  It is a place that will try to help you fix your computer if you have problems.  It has technicians in computing, no decision-makers, developers or executives.  We will try to answer technical questions about problems you might have with Windows Vista.

  If you want to have input on the future of Microsoft operating systems, then help you beta-test and provide feedback to the developers.  Windows 7 and IE 8 are currently in beta.

  Another possible place you could make suggestions which could see the developers would be:

  https://connect.Microsoft.com/default.aspx

  Brent
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• my computer is Windows vista and installed microsoft Office Professional 2010 academic

  my computer is Windows vista and installed microsoft Office Professional 2010 academic.  However when I open the program it gives me an error message such as: the application failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect...  Check the log of events applications for more details.

  Hello

  1. not the problem only occurs when opening Microsoft Office or with all applications?

  2. I suggest you to install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 and check if it helps.

  Step 1: Install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008.

  Follow the link to download and install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2008.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=29 (for 32-bit)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&ID=15336 (for 64 bit)

  Step 2: Perform a clean boot

  Follow the steps in the link below to perform the clean boot.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: once you are done with the boot, follow step 7 in the link to your computer in normal mode.

  It will be useful.

• Question: How can I format drive C: / when Windows Vista is installed on it?

  I have hp pavilion dv2700 64-bit system with a hard drive of hitachi 250 GB with two type laptop were leaving c:, d: windows vista is installed on c: I want to format the c: drive and install windows 7 ultimate 32bit.tell me the steps to do this. Thank you

  Hello

  Bad forums

  These are some Vista Forums

  you start from the disc of windows 7:

  And make sure you only set the CD/DVD drive to be 1st in the boot order to boot from the disc, you

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  then proceed as follows:

  How to do a clean install with Windows 7

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

  _______________________________________________________________

  and read this information

  Windows 7 upgrade advisor

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=1b544e90-7659-4BD9-9e51-2497c146af15

  Windows 7 system requirements

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  __________________________________________________________________

  and the link below is to an instance of installation of Windows 7 for any other questions about the installation of Windows 7

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install?page=1&tab=all

• Windows Vista is installed on my recovery partition need help for this relocation.

  I have an acer extensa 5620, the labtob supplied with Windows Vista already installed. I ended up having to have my computer repaired because it became somehow infected by viruses a friend who I thought was well knowledged in computers, cleaned the virus or so I thought, and replaces Windows Vista with Windows XP I was not asking or giving permission for that to happen. Now, I came to know that Windows XP is not genuine a software which makes sense because I kept getting virus despite the fact that I have several systems antivirus on my computer and to make things worse, I'm sure I have a browser hijack. I tried to find a way, he made the switch to return to Vista because I liked it, but another friend told me I should stored it on my recovery partition. I don't know that much about computers if anyone can help me to find it and tell me step by step to correctly and safely to reinstall Windows Vista because I'm also fairly certain that bad software is whats allowing these viruses. Help, please!

  http://support.Acer.com/

  Contact Acer for the EXACT way to do.

  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, Acer Alt + F10 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 computer repair option

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 32-bit Windows Vista is installed on the Satellite A210 - 10 c 64-bit processor

  Hello

  I bought satellite a210 - 10 c with amd turion 64 X 2 processor, but I determined that I have * 32-bit * windows vista preinstalled. Does anyone know why?
  Could I get the 64 bit instead of 32 bit version?

  > have 32-bit windows vista preinstalled. Does anyone know why?

  May be due to the fact that all supplied laptops computers Toshiba have pre-installed 32-bit OS.
  It s is not serious if it s Windows XP or Win Vista. The two operating systems installed on Toshiba laptops are 32-bit!

  > Could I get the 64 bit instead of 32 bit version?

  You can buy a 64 bit Microsoft OS, but you won't get an OS 64 - bit of the Toshiba.

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• Error 80070490 - Windows Vista - cannot install important updates__

  I have Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 installed. However, I get the message saying that Windows Update may not all updates.

  I have Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .net Framework 3.5 updated fmaily (KB951847) x 86 which is a seedbed update but won't let me install it.

  How can I fix this?

  Thank you

  See: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80070490

  ....... If the system update readiness tool solves the problem, you need to repairWindows. .....

  Harold Horne / TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2011. The information has been provided * being * with no guarantee or warranty.

• Windows vista not install updates, how can I solve this problem

  I took my computer compaq running on windows vista & my windows updates will not install what can I do?

  I have been working on this since April too and may not know how to solve this problem.  Last update was in March.  I used the MicrosoftFixit.wu.MATSKB.Run with no luck.  He says that he can not solve the problem and leads to a MS web page, which doesn't help.   I also stop the update services and several DLLs and then restarted them without success, according to a website of windows troubleshooting.  I am not prepared to roll back, nor do I want to reload the operating system.  If I do that, I'm going to Linux.

• Windows Vista not installed or configured wireless adapter.

  In windows Vista, after a new new installed, I can connect is the internet.

  Windows cannot find any networks to connect, if I can connect to internet with my other computer.

  When I ask to "Diagnose why Windows cannot find any network" he said that this computer does not have an installed and configured wireless network adapter.

  The wireless worked well until I reinstalled windows.

  I could use another computer to download all software/drivers related to WIFI from the Web from Toshiba site after entering in my specific computer, and I installed it all. This solved my problem. Thanks for the help.

• Windows Vista SP1 install problem

  Have ultimate Visa on computer and SP1 appears in update as long as 1.9 Mb file {KB936330}. Installation seems to go ok excepy who, after having agreed to be wary of many reboots, is seems to load in a few seconds [appears as update added] with no restarts BUT a few minutes later, the same update appears.

  Tried to get around this by downloading the SP and running of the saved file. Once again, everything seems ok [several reboots this time] until step 3 of 3 is 100% full and the message appears while the SP has not then install the steps are to be set aside. In the end, the 0x800F0826 code appears as explantion. I have treid research on this problem, but to no avail yet.

  Can someone help me?

  Hello.

  Here is some information on this error code:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_update/error-code-0x800f0826-when-installing-Windows/2f034887-C30A-4E2D-9BB7-d07246d6b4ae

  "Windows Update error 800f0826"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-Update-error-800f0826#1TC=Windows-Vista

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  It's the way you normally install SPs without using Windiws update:

  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 which SP you have installed.

  Then, choose the download of 'bit' OK to use to install Service Packs, installation of SP1 first if it is not already installed.

  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

  This Information Microsoft can help you resolve problems that you encounter during the installation of Service Packs for Vista.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  See you soon.

• Use the product key OEM with Windows Vista fresh install

  Hello. I got my Acer Aspire 5517 laptop for my birthday a few years ago (with Vista pre-installed). A genuine OEM product key is located at the bottom of the laptop. How can I use it with a new installation? Or can I somehow get an ISO or CD OEM Microsoft's file, or download it online somehow? Please don't tell me to upgrade to Windows 7, as I don't have hundreds of dollars to spend right now. Thank you!

  -Ryan

  He's here...

  http://store.Acer.com/store/aceramer/en_US/eRecovery

• Cant upgrade, Windows Vista Powershell installed

  Im trying to upgrade windows xp to windows vista, but I get an error saying powershell must first be unitstalled. I looked in Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel, and then click see the update. I don't see any PowerShell. Why I have a problem is it? Windows XP Pro SP3 installed.

  Thank you

  Aurelien2002 salvation,

  Please see the steps below for the link uninstall Powershell:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950376

  Kind regards

  Gaurav Prakash - Microsoft Support
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• Windows vista problems install keyboard and mouse

  I try to install windows vista ultimate on a new amd system I've built recently. The windows vista screen Boot starts well, but I can't go further with the installation because the keyboard and the mouse do not work.

  To solve the problem, I booted up with a Linux distribution and I can use the keyboard and mouse and everything works fine. Initially, I bought vista using boot camp on my Mac and the keyboard and mouse work well with vista on this configuration.
  I want to upgrade to windows 8 thereafter, but I might need to buy the whole program, rather than the update if I can't do vista works. I don't want to spend money if I can't because I'm broke. Any suggestions?

  Parameters of the BIOS of some computers have a setting "Enable USB Legacy" to allow the keyboard to work without Windows running.

  If you have PS/2 ports buy an adapter or a PS/2 keyboard. Most USB keyboards can be connected to a PS/2 port using a USB to PS/2 adapter.

• Windows Vista not install sp1 with 0x800F0826 error

  Hi, I currently have a Lenovo with Win Vista Buiss and trying update my windows vista SP1, so I can move to 7. However, he retains in default and I get this error 0x800F0826. could someone please help and advise me how to install SP1.

  I have all ready tried the two automatic update in the way and the average manule. However, I now get this error.

  Hi, Azamp,

  Windows Update error 800f0826
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2d96561c-0a7a-492a-b48f-8317cf4f1fde1033.mspx

  Indicates a previous update failed to install and additional facilities prevent the updates. Only affects the Windows updates.

  Open Windows Update and review your history.

  Locate the update/s that have failed to install (you can see more information on the update/s failed by double-clicking the update)

  If the information reveals 800f0826 move on the following, until you get the update that displays a different error code of 800f0826.

  Once you have located the update that failed and caused the problem, so that must be fixed before you can install other updates. -Taurian, MVP-

• Why Windows Vista cannot install IE *.

  My computer is runing Vista Home Premium with IE7. The SP1 and SP2 has been installed, as well as all updates.  When I tried to install IE8; I get the message, this operating system does not support IE8. Is there anyway to get around this error and install IE8?

  Hello

  Here is the download link for IE8 for Vista.

  "Windows Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=22166

  See you soon.