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• Windows Vista reinstall stopped at "continue installation".

  I'm trying to reinstall Windows Vista Home Premium on a Dell Inspiron 1720.  I get through the steps and it restarts several times, but when I get to "Continue Installation... "nothing seems to happen.  I tried several times to reinstall but still stuck at this point.  Long ago I lost all the files on the computer so that they are not important.  I disconnected all devices.  It all started when SysMech messed up the registry and totally corrupted the Vista operating system.  I formatted the HD and deleted the partition while I'm trying to reinstall in the unallocated space.
  Help!

  Hello

  Installation may stop if the system cannot copy files. Here are some possible causes and solutions for this problem:

  a. your Windows installation disc is scratched, smudged, or dirty. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, insert it in the CD or DVD drive, and then start the Windows installation again. If your installation disc is damaged, you may need to replace it.
  For more information, go to How to replace Microsoft software or hardware lost, broken or missing on the Microsoft Web site.

  b. the CD or DVD drive is not working properly or the disk might be vibrating too much for the laser correctly read data. For more information about this problem, see your hardware documentation or contact the manufacturer of the CD or DVD drive.

  Also, it is usually caused by hardware problems.  If you have this problem, follow these steps:

  a. wait about 10 minutes to see if the installation continues. Look at the led on the hard drive (often a small light on your computer that blinks when your hard drive is running) to see if there is no activity. If your hard drive seems to be working, the installation must be current.

  c. If you have more than 1 Memory stick on your computer, try to remove all but one RAM stick and try to install Windows Vista.

  If the computer still stops responding during installation, you may need to contact the manufacturer of your computer for the problems associated with hard drives.

  See the link below to learn more about solving Windows installation problems:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-Windows-installation-problems

• Windows Vista reinstall after a full format of the HARD drive!

  My younger brother accidentally formatted the entire hard drive he played in dual-boot Ubuntu with Windows. I have a Dell Optiplex 755 genuine Windows Vista Business Edition, I want to just reinstall Windows Vista, I got this computer from my cousin, I don't have any Installation disc, how I want to download Windows Vista?

  Hello

  Call Dell and ask them to send a set of recovery disks Vista reinstall Vista.

  They do it for a small fee.

  Also, look and see if you still have a recovery partition to reinstall Vista from.

  Read this:

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  Read also:

  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

  See you soon.

• Windows Vista reinstall without installation disc (Acer Aspire 6920 G)

  Hello

  I would like to ask for help. About a year ago I bought this laptop with the original Windows Vista validation but key without a Windows Vista installation disc. Now, I would like to reinstall my system.

  I downloaded the file .iso Windows Recovery (of size 120 MB), it burned down and tried to reinstall Windows. I got to the stage where I type the validation key, but always when I typed that key, it appeared that the key is invalid (I checked this certificate stuck on the laptop and it seems to be original).

  Thanks in advance

  This is NOT a Vista reinstall the drive, it's a record of STARTUP repair!

  Vista Media recovery obtaining and/or using the Vista recovery on your computer Partition t put it back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

  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, Acer is normally 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 repair option.

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  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.

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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.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Vista reinstall stuck at 0% file extension

  I reinstall Windows Vista on my desktop and as a first step, that it wouldn't exceed files enlargement to 27%, now I retried and it won't spend 0%. Any suggestions?

  If you have an Installation of Vista genuine disc (not an OEM disc and a recovery from Dell disk), then I can help you. If this isn't the case, you need to contact Dell, as is their recovery process and not from Microsoft and we have no information on its operation.

  Assuming you are using a real Dist Vista Installation, the installation obviously didn't at this point so you should cold shut down the system and reboot to restart the process.  Before that, I would clean the disc gently with a tissue from the Center to the edge to remove fingerprints or tasks that can cause the problem.

  When the option to format, choose full format rather than a quick format (just to make sure that it has nothing to do with the problem).

  Then try the re-installing and hope it works this time.  If it will not re - install from the disc, then try to find an another Vista Installation authentic drive of the same size of the bit to borrow and try.  If not, then press F12 immediately after pressing the Start button to access system diagnotics (at least this is how it works on my Dell - use whatever method works for your if you have installed the diagnostics program) and run all the options to see if it finds problems with your system (I hope not).

  If not, then contact Support technique Dell (if out of warranty a phone call can cost money, but I think that the chat option is free even after the warranty runs out and see if they have any suggetions to offer.)

• Windows Vista reinstall without disc, but I have a product key

  I did a system restore on my computer and I need to reinstall Vista on my computer.  I can't locate the disk, but I have the product code.  Can someone help me how to get Vista on my computer?  I need it as soon as POSSIBLE.  The classes are trolling.

  Your computer came with Vista recovery (usually on a different files
  partition). If so, usually, you can access the Vista reinstall mode by
  repeatedly pressing F11 or F12 during startup. Before that, be
  be sure to back up all the important files, emails, licensed applications and so on.
  because this process generally erases your disk delivered-to-factory
  State.
   
  "CGTRLG" wrote in message news: 3ae986d6-92 6-4e36-85cc-a6d52465d023...
  > I did a system restore on my computer and I need to reinstall Vista on my
  > computer. I can't locate the disk, but I have the product code. Peut
  > someone help me how to get Vista on my computer? I have
  > It takes as soon as POSSIBLE. The classes are trolling.
   
   
   

• Windows Vista reinstall blocked to "expand the files (27%). »

  I have some problems with my PC main (on my laptop at this time) and decided after 3 years, time to reformat. From what I've heard supposed to be simple in vista, pop in the disc and click on reinstall windows. He grayed out button keep old files, but that was OK since I tried a clean install. then he went forward and said she'd keep everything in windows.old, fine, I'll just delete myself later.

  Anyway, I take reinstall, it goes through a reboot or two and gets to the Windows installation, extension files, I've been watching it for over an hour now and it has not exceeded (27%). Not sure what will happen if I force to restart now and try again. Please help and advise.

  Stats:
  Dell (I know, I know, never) Dimension 9300
  Intel Duo DUal Core 2.6 ghz
  NVIDIA 6800GTS
  4 GB of RAM
  350 GB HARD drive

  -Dan

  p.s. It's 32-bit Vista Home Premium, the same disc that came with the computer in the first place, original vista without SP the disk.

  UPDATE:

  OK, once sitting around an another hourish in waiting for a response from the installation has puched from 27 percent and is now at 70%, heres hoping it continues, so for those of you who else having this problem, go see a movie, go back and hope it's worked.

  If you have an Installation of Vista genuine disc (not an OEM disc and a recovery from Dell disk), then I can help you. If this isn't the case, you need to contact Dell, as is their recovery process and not from Microsoft and we have no information on its operation.

  Assuming you are using a real Dist Vista Installation, the installation obviously didn't at this point so you should cold shut down the system and reboot to restart the process.  Before that, I would clean the disc gently with a tissue from the Center to the edge to remove fingerprints or tasks that can cause the problem.

  When the option to format, choose full format rather than a quick format (just to make sure that it has nothing to do with the problem).

  Then try the re-installing and hope it works this time.  If it will not re - install from the disc, then try to find an another Vista Installation authentic drive of the same size of the bit to borrow and try.  If not, then press F12 immediately after pressing the Start button to access system diagnotics (at least this is how it works on my Dell - use whatever method works for your if you have installed the diagnostics program) and run all the options to see if it finds problems with your system (I hope not).

  If not, then contact Support technique Dell (if out of warranty a phone call can cost money, but I think that the chat option is free even after the warranty runs out and see if they have any suggetions to offer.)

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• HP Mini w/new HD Windows Vista reinstalled needs. I have the product key but no installation media

  I have a HP Mini 110-1050NR. The hard drive has gone bad and I replace. I wonder how I install Windows. I have a product key on the back of the netbook, but I don't have the disks of software Windows (not that I could use with a netbook). Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

  you will need to contact HP on how to reinstall with a netbook

  HP support

  http://welcome.HP.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html

  HP support forums

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

• Recovery after reinstallation of Windows Vista from Microsoft Office

  I recently got Windows Vista reinstalled on my laptop when it became virused. This meant that all my documents were kept safe, but all my programs have disappeared and I had to re-install or redownload the main, I need. Is it possible I can get Microsoft Back Office without having to pay for a brand new, because it was working fine before the virus?

  Hello

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

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

• Reinstalling Windows Vista 32 to 64-bit

  First of all I would like clarify how blown away I am by the horrible customer support I received from HP. No support by email after the warranty expires? Never thought I'd see the day.

  I would like to reinstall my Windows Vista on a 64 bit system, however I do not have the Windows CD when it is preinstalled on my computer.

  How can I reinstall?

  Thanks, hope to hear back soon.

  -chris

  I'm on a HP Pavilion m8425f

  I will try to answer the questions.  I don't know the answers directly, but can give my opinion best for them, or what I read.

  (1) "why is that when you buy a Dell or HP desktop pc, do you not the installation CD which theoretically that you bought your desktop computer."  The days, the installation CD was given to purchase.  Now the means to reinstall the OS are given to the owner through making your own media to the hard drive recovery and there is a way to reinstall the OS and return the PC to how it was at the factory.  In this way, the PC is kept as the way in which it was purchased.

  2) "second is there anyway to burn the installation CD or get some install CD from HP?"  To get a real manufacturer installation disc only seem to be is not the route that is given, only to return the PC to the way in which it was purchased. These Recovery DVD sets can be ordered, if the recovery media is not when the PC was new or they were lost.

  (3) "Finally my research on the Microsoft website led me to believe that any installation of Windows Vista has the choice of a system of 32 or 64 bit?"  This may be true for a purchase at retail of the operating system, or it may be true as a choice when buying a PC, but not after the purchase is made for the OEM manufacturer, then responds to the needs of the purchase.

  The choice can be made with a purchase at retail of Windows 7, as I understand it 32-bit and 64-bit are included in the retail package.  I don't know about Vista.

• How can I reinstall Windows Vista?

  I have a Toshiba laptop with Vista installed ready recently, but what happens if, at some point in the future, I need to reformat?
  How can I reinstall Vista without a disk?

  Thank you.

  I think that you have not looked in the user manual. This, because there you can find a lot of information how do I reinstall Windows Vista.

  However, the computer Toshiba laptop with Vista have a HARD drive recovery function. On the second partition is a file called "HDDRecovery". It contains the image of the factory settings, and so you can reinstall the laptop without CD/DVD.

  In addition, you can also burn the recovery disks with the Toshiba recovery disc creator and you should do it too. If a faulty HARD drive or something else you need this floppy and otherwise, you must pay for it.

  Normally, you should get the message of reminder of recovery on your laptop and it contains interesting information:

  + Important INFORMATION +.

  + your system is equipped with a hard drive recovery system. If you need repair.
  + your computer in the restaurant to original factory State, you can do it directly.
  + HDD (press F8 when you start your computer, choose "Repair your computer" +)
  + and follow the instructions in the menu) or create a media drive bootable recovery to that end. +.

  + Toshiba recommends you create recovery disk medium uses the "Toshiba Recovery Disc Creator' to ensure the +.
  + Hat you are able to restore your computer to the State of origin, installed at the factory, even if your computer +.
  + Gets severely damaged.

• Re: How to reinstall windows vista on my Satellite L300

  I need to reinstall windows vista on my Satellite L300 because of a problem, I had with it (the computer does not start and the recovery option does not work). It has not come with a windows CD so how can I reinstall it?
  Do I have to get a CD by myself and if so - what version of windows vista is compatible with my laptop?
  (I can not contact the provider because I is not guaranteed).

  > It came not with a windows CD so how can I reinstall it?
  You had an option pre-installed on your laptop that you helped to create the recovery disk. Seems you didn't create this disk in the past

  Well, in this case, you can order the CD here:
  http://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx

  Welcome them

• Reinstalling Windows Vista on satellite A210

  Equium A210 my son entered a "+ State +"-viruses, Trojans, Malware, etc.

  He tried to clean it up using various tools including Spybot S & D, AdAware, Malwarebytes, SUPERAntiSpyware, AVG & Avira AntiVir and now asked me how to reinstall Windows Vista initial.

  The laptop came with Windows installation disc, but there is a 1.46 GB partition called "EISA Configuration" - it's my solution and if so, how to use it?

  Any help much appreciated.

  This partition is only a function of Vista and has nothing to do with the recovery image to be used for any new OS install.
  Can you please publish the exact laptop model name and model number?

• Pavilion Elite m9600t: OS reinstall for HD "Advanced format" on Windows Vista

  I have a HP Pavilion Elite m9600t desktop provided with Windows Vista. Recently my 640 GB Hitachi hard drive gone bad. I ordered a new one (Seagate 1 TB), installed and tried to reinstall the Vista operating system with the provided HP Vista recovery disks.

  During installation, the following message appeared: "installation of Windows could not configure windows to run on a hardware on this computer." I did research and found this happens on Vista with discs advanced formatting (AF). My new record is AF.

  I have read some threads on the forum of HP who say that you can always do the operating system installed, but you have to do by creating a new disc of installation with your product key, and then mix a partitioning in there. I'm confused on where to find the ISO files for Vista (64-bit SP1), as well as how to partition before installing the operating system, and which must be partitioned.

  I have a drive to upgrade Vista to Windows 7, but I can't use it until Vista is installed. Is there a way I can ignore the Vista installation process and move to Windows 7? Who could help me to avoid the issue of the AF.

  Thank you!

  Paul R

  Hello:

  You can check this link to know how to clean your drive of W7 upgrade installation.  I assume you have the W7 upgrade of the key product that will be necessary.

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/Windows-7/clean-install-Windows-7-using-an-upgrade-disc/

  Another thing you can try, is to format your new drive to NTFS MBR and get rid of the advanced formatting.

  You can use this disk management software and create a bootable CD, and if everything goes well after you format the disc as it was supposed to be for your PC, you can use the recovery discs if the clean install from a disk upgrade W7 does not (because of the problem of the AF).

  http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

  Tutorial on how to change from GPT to MBR...

  http://www.partitionwizard.com/help/initialize-to-MBR-disk.html#HOWTO

• Reinstall Windows Vista Edition Home Premium

  I have a HP Pavilion dv6000 with Windows Vista Home Premium.  This laptop has his OS damaged somehow, of great utility and inefficient clean ups.  After that failure with another attmpted fixed, I plan to reinstall Windows.  I have the original restore disks (recovery CD HP QuickPlay application (c) 2005 and the small Manual HP QuickPlay April 2005.  In this manual, it is said: If you plan to reinstall your operating system, first read... Relocation of QuickPlay... [and]... Installation of QuickPlay will stop if you try and install io QuickPlay on a laptop not supported.

  That means not supported (1) with expired warranty?  This means... (2) a different from this particular dv6000 laptop?  (3)... something else?

  If not taken into (1) average load with an expired warranty, and what options are there to reinstall Windows Vista Home Premium on this computer?

  Neither QuickPlay application restore CD or Application and Driver Recovery DVD are the disks necessary to reinstall Vista. Do you have another drive?

  Alternatively, you can try to tap the F11 key immediately after switching on the laptop to try to boot in Recovery to make a factory reset.

  See the section "start a restore from the hard drive & the computer is off:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c00809678