Withdrawal of a second installation of Windows Vista.

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• Initial full Vista installation failed, shows 2 installs of Windows Vista from starting.

  Second installation was successful, but the installation failed initial always appears at startup upward. At a complete loss to know where to find entries that say my system there are 2 installs of Windows Vista. When launched the CD to 'view' where this "alternate" install is shows unknown HDD to address 0 w a lack of disk space. Of course, it is more than likely that only some files in the registry or the system "ask" that there is a current installation. Where can I find these to remove them? Have not found anything on any forum re: this issue. TYVM<3!>

  I see that a "MVP" edited the title of the question, but it did NOT reflect what the question. Please leave the full question in the title of the post. My problem is not a simple installation of 'failure '. I just want to find out where the entries are which are originally to show 2 Windows Vista o/s when I 'start' my computer when there are 'only' real installation. Note: I have two we HARD a WinXP Pro, the other Vista disks. At the start, it shows "Versions of Windows" and then Windows Vista and finally Windows Vista again. The non-existing o/s installation failed is the 3rd entry.

  Modify the boot.ini file to remove the installation failed (make sure that you remove the right pair) or in msconfig, check the boot paths

• I have a second hand on windows vista pc and it has only 1 login account and I have no password or any form of disks, how can I access windows in order to set up my own account

  I have a second hand on windows vista pc and he olny has 1 connection acount and I have no password or any form of records, how do I access windows in order to set up my own account / / / is no vista, discs or backup disks you not how I can get in using the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126

  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords"

  Microsoft cannot help you recover the passwords of the files and Microsoft who are lost or forgotten product features.

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  Reinstall Vista:

  Vista recovery media obtain and/or use the Partition Recovery Vista on your computer to the 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.

  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.

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  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

• Help to perform a new installation of Windows Vista 64-bit.

  Original title: Clean Install.

  I am wanting to perform a clean installation of Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit.  I would like to install Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit.  I was told, during the custom Setup, that I could choose which bit to install.

  Hello

  With Vista, you do not boot from an external drive to install it.

  It is an option in Windows 7.

  And they told you to contact Microsoft for support.

  Microsoft does not provide support for OEM installations.

  In Vista, 32 bit and 64 bit come on different DVDs.

  See you soon.

• After the installation of Windows Vista, I get the error message "" windows/System / * ' file was not found "

  Original title: after the new installation of windows Vista it does not work.

  After the new installation of windows Vista on my laptop Lenovo at startup, it displays "windows/System / *" file could not be found... I also tried to fix.

  Hello

  Make sure you have the latest vista drivers for your computer which you can get your computer manufacturers Web site

  go to their website and look for a driver and software download section

  Enter your model number for the last look drivers vista then download and install

  If you continue to have problems with it contact lenovo

  http://www.Lenovo.com/us/en/index.html

• trying to do a clean installation of windows vista by using the dvd

  I am trying to simply destroy my computer and start clean using the reinstall DVD supplied with my dell PC. It has windows Vista Home Basic on it. When I put the DVD in its loading and a window pops up asking if I want to install and I press Yes. After a while a box appears that says I don't have enough storage for temporary files. He needs so many megabytes of free space on a partition to be able to load the disc. the problem is that I have NOTHING on the computer, there should be more sufficient storage space! How can I get the DVD to run?

  Hello

  If there is no data on the computer, then you can try to format the hard drive and then install vista on it.

  See the articles below:
  Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista
  Installing Windows: Frequently asked questions
  Solving Windows installation problems
  Windows Vista system requirements

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• Keyboard output incorrect characters after the re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Original title: some of the keys on the keyboard messed up after re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Hey guys,.

  I have recently reinstalled windows because last year I picked up a few errors that I couldn't fix it easily and I wanted a clean slate.

  I have install all the drivers etc, but I noticed on my keyboard, if I try and make a "sign it comes up with a sign @ and vice versa." There are also others like that, so I guess that my keyboard readers need to update? Although I have no idea why they would need updating as they were before.

  Anyway, I went here: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=XPS_M1530&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid= and I tried to find the driver I need, but could not find them.

  So, overall, my question is should I update the drivers? If so, how?

  And if not, how can I fix?

  Thank you. :)

  Hi cripple.

  Thank you for your message.

  Was is happening until you have reinstalled Windows?

  How do you reinstall Vista, what steps did you take?

  What is a wireless keyboard?

  If this is the case, check the batteries and make sure that the keyboard is very close to the receiver (a few inches) to see if the problem resolves.

  I suggest updating your anti-virus definitions and run a fun system scan.

  You can connect another keyboard to your computer to see if it might be the fault of the keyboard?

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Satellite L300D - 21 p - failed Installation of Windows Vista 32 bit

  Hello!

  I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite L300D - 21 p, and now I wanted to install Windows Vista Business 32-bit.
  But still, the installation stops at where the screen says "how to complete the installation..." ".

  Do you have any idea what I need to do to fix this?

  Thank you very much for your answers!

  Greetz

  Stefan

  If you use the Toshiba recovery disc then you have no need to reinstall the SATA drivers.
  If you use Microsoft disc, you need the SATA drivers.

  But if the error message indicates that the installation is complete, then the HARD drive is recognized correctly and you should not have the SATA drivers in such a case.

  > Where can I get the SATA drivers?
  It seems that your laptop computer supports the processor AMD and ATI chipset.
  Driver graphics card contains the driver for chipset and SATA drivers needed.
  The different folder for the graphics driver and the drivers are placed in the folder:
  Packages\Drivers\SBDrv\Filter\NB

• LaserJet P1102w: Laserjet P1102w cannot activate the installation with Windows Vista 32 bit PC computer wireless

  Hello forum HP, I can use the Laserjet P1102w with USB connection on 3 different devices including a portable Apple and PC Windows Vista and Windows 7 laptop computer, but can not perform a wireless installation with the broadband internet connected wireless PC running Windows Vista 32 bit. The main message is that the computer does not find the printer even when using the USB connection. Any help would be appreciated.

  Hi @Kaiser3107,

  Welcome to the HP Support forum.

  I understand that you have a HP LaserJet Pro P1102w printer that connects three thin devices via the USB port, but you can not perform a wireless installation on a fourth device, equipped of Windows Vista 32-bit, because the PC does not detect the printer via the USB port. I would like to help with that.

  Here is a support document which includes 'USB device is not detected by Windows' which can help the issue of detection - Troubleshooting (Windows Vista) USB connections.

  Please let me know if that solves the problem, or if you need assistance.

  In fact, if it helps you to find a solution, please click on the 'accept as Solution' and the 'thumbs up' buttons down below in this message.

  Thank you!

• Get the 80070026 error during the installation of Windows Vista SP2

  Everyway that I try to run my automatic updates for windows I get the error message with the error Code 80070026.  I have Vista service Pack 1.  I do not know there is an update for me who keeps my computer at risk or with this problem.

  I've also disabled my anti-virus (3rd party firewall) and tried to install the update. I get the same error.

  Advice or assistance on the issue would be greatly appreciated.

  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?PRID=13014&Gprid=582034&St=1

  «Assistance free unlimited installation and compatibility is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2).» This support for SP2 is valid until February 26, 2010. »

  Use the link above for Vista SP2 support.

  And for other Windows Update issues:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack update Vista Forum; the link below:

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

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• during installation of windows vista service pack 2, an error code comes and says that some updates to update were not installed with an error code (KB948465) _

  system information:
  Windows vista edition Home premium
  2007 micro.corp. service pack 1
  Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
  model: compaq presario CQ61 notebook pc
  ORP of 32 bits. sys
  Processor: cpu t3400 2.16 GHz

  And the error was...?

  Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of support chat or messaging differs depending on your location. Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?prid=13014&gprid=582034 & select appropriate category (i.e., download problem;) Installation problem; Problems after installing a service pack).

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  In no order given...

  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues
  [0 x Error 80070002; 0x8007000D; 0 x 80073712; 0x800B0100; & 0x8024200D]
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  Service pack Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 install fails with error 0x80004005:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971204

  0X8007371B ERROR_SXS_TRANSACTION_CLOSURE_INCOMPLETE
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  Error message when you try to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2: "an internal error occurred during the installation of the service pack:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/967818

  The update is not installed successfully, you receive a message, and the computer restarts when you try to install an update in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/949358

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• How can I remove a second installation of Windows?

  REINSTALLING WINDOWS XP

  I accidently reinstalled Windows XP Professional on my Dell Latitude D620 and now starting, I gives me the choice of two operating systems XP Professional or XP Professional.

  When I click on the first option, I can connect but do not have access to my old files or programs. When I click on the second option, I get the message:

  Quote

  "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem. Could not read from the selected boot disk. Check the hardware path and startup disk. "

  End of quote

  I checked the Windows recovery program, and here, there is no evidence that a single installation, but when I check... My computer - properties - Advanced - Boot notebook... There is an indication of two partitions each containing Windows XP.

  I really want to cancel the second installation but can't see how. I tried the system restore, but there is no restore point before the installation of the second.

  Either way, with the second installation, I lost the drivers for network cards and a few other drivers.

  Thanks a lot for the kind someone help.

  Barnabas

  Hello PirateBarnabas,

  My first tip would be to backup or another move all data that you had in the second install in the first or the machine off.

  Once this has been done, there should be no attachment to what anyone in this facility.

  It can be deleted and edited in the boot.ini file.

  Best regards

  Matthew_Ha

• The installer for Windows Vista is wrong...

  I was recently given an old "Lenovo Thinkpad SL500' with a failing HARD drive.  On the Palm of the laptop is Windows label that reads "Windows Vista Basic". I put in a disc of Windows Vista (x 86 version) and windows load, and to enter the serial number, it starts to install "Windows Vista Business" (perhaps the original owner updated the version of windows). At the end of installation, I go to activate and I like that it's the wrong version of windows for the serial number, hmmm... !  Think it should have been the version 64-bit (x 64), I perform the re - install, once again tell them he set up "Windows Vista Business" (64-bit version). Still, I get the same error message when you try to activate.

  Time to cheat, I re - install again, but don't get me the serial number, which then gives the option to select the version of vista to install, this time I select Vista Basic (32-bit and 64-bit later). Windows installed twice and both times it fails to activate, this time with the error "Enter a different product for activation key", and Yes, I type in the serial number from the label (which windows it is was brought off the coast of the COA), still with no success.

  Is it possible to say that Windows belongs to my serial number, or is it possible that the previous owner upgraded to a version of Windows 7 and changed the COA. ??

  Vista OEM integrators of systems and DVD retail are the same both contain the files for the editions of Vista that you mentioned, and that is the PK that determines which edition is installed.

  Unfortunately, there is no list to check a PK hand to see which edition it corresponds to the.

  Lenovo are those who need to check with as to what is preinstalled on it.

  Here is their information on it:

  https://support.Lenovo.com/au/en/documents/MIGR-75229

  'Detailed features - ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, SL500c'

  Software
  Operating system Windows XP Professional Windows Vista Starter Edition (32-bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) Windows Vista Business (32 bit) Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) Notes: Earlier versions of these operating systems are not supported. Operating systems other than those pre-installed on systems cannot provide full adjustment functionality

  See you soon.

• Installation of Windows Vista Basic 32-bit

  Hello, I try to install windows vista basic 32 bit edition on an old laptop. He had originally windows vista basic 32-bit edition.

  I have the windows install key.

  The laptop's hard drive was fried and I do not make a backup of the operating system, also, he came with a "factory default disk" or the windows recovery disk.

  It came with a windows anytime upgrade disc ' ", he said can repair a current installation of windows, or install the operating system.

  Hard drive, I have currently in there has a version of vista business and the timer is exhausted, there also some conflicts pilot being that the hard drive has come to a laptop different and some aspects of drivers and other software refuse to be deleted.

  My question would be: can I install windows vista basic 32 bit with the disk at any time to upgrade, if yes how?

  Thank you

  I discovered that you can indeed install windows with the upgrade disk.

  My laptop is now in good working condition.

• Updates and original installation of Windows Vista

  Hello

  Try to update an old PC with windows vista on it (this isn't my pc)

  I formatted the hard drive and used the original disc that came with it to install vista, but that's before any service pack.

  What do I have to wait for the hundreds of updates to happen, or can I go and install my downloaded pre the SP1 and then SP2?

  Thank you

  Hello

  I did so many times in this way without any problems.

  Reinstall Vista > install SP1, SP2, then > and then get the rest updates.

  If you encounter problems with SP records, use it to download again.

  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.