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• How do you want to re - build windows vista 32-bit.

  How do you want to re - build windows vista 32-bit. My computer crashed while it was up-to-date.

  Hello

  1st thing to try is a restoration of the system in safe mode

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  If that does not read this information

  the link below is how to download and get a vista disk startup repair, which you can start from the

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Here's how to use startup repair system restore command prompt, etc. to bleepingcomputers link below

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  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/

  _________________________________________________________________

  and if all else fails and you need to reinstall vista are the normal methods for computers preinstalled vista portable

  Contact the computer manufacturer and ask them to send vista recovery discs

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F10 or F11 or Alt + F10, 0 at startup to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

• Re-install (clean install) Windows Vista Home Premium with no installation disc

  I have a laptop that is running Windows Vista. I would like to wipe the drive and reinstall Vista. The computer came preloaded with Vista and did not include the operating system installation diskettes. How would I be able to get the Vista installation diskettes? My computer is an Acer Aspire 5100. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit (SP2).

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact Acer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a fee if they are still available.

  http://us-store.Acer.com/RCD/

  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)

  With an Acer, it's "left Alt + F10 at startup".

  "How do I restore my computer using the eRecovery Management program outside of Windows?

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

  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.

  See programs > Acer > then their eRecovery software stars for them.

  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

• Update installed windows vista can now update Mcafee

  I have Setup several days after the first notice of delay then let Windows automatically installs the following updates on April 11,2012, Bing bar;

  Securite.net Framework 1.1 update (KB2656370);

  .NET Framework Client Profile 4 (KB2446708), (KB2478663), (KB2518870), (KB2539636), (KB2572078), (KB2633870), (KB2656351), (KB2656368), (KB2468871), (KB2533523) and (KB2600217);

  Stnd Micrsoft Office 2007 (18) (KB2508958), Service Pack 3 (SP3), (KB2596785), (KB2596871), (KB2598041), (KB2596764), (KB2596912), (KB967642), (KB2596651), (KB2596789), (KB2598306) and (KB2596596);

  Microsoft Windows (KB905866), (KB2679255), (KB2653956), (KB2656374) and (KB2675157).

  Computer, also blocked intermittently and he was not doing this before the update.

  Spent several days with McAfee technicians and supervisors and Internet provider, finally had McAfee remove all traces of their product (I have been a loyal customer for years).  Completed your suggested steps or no available - computer still froze whenever UAC came.  Since its launch, suspended at other times too, I have more tests and decided to replace the hard drive.  I installed Windows Vista Home Premium 32 BIT of Dell supplied DVD of resettlement, and computer is not suspended when UAC comes upward or at any other time.  However, now I am having issues get Vista SP1 installed (see separate post).  Thanks for your help.

• I want to re install Windows Vista on my computer but I forgot my password to connect.

  I want to reinstall windows vista on my computer but I forgot my password to connect.  It comes to my personal computer.  I tried to insert the disc, but it will be without automatic operation even if the computer is restarted.  How can I get around this?

  original title: Reinstall vista

  If you don't lose all the files you created (such as documents or images) and the insrtallation CD or DVD or can download all programs to add after installing Windows in:

  Insert the Vista DVD into the DVD drive and boot the computer. Press a key when promptewd to start the computer from the DVD. Facilities to remove the present partitions. Install Windows to the HD.

  If the computer does not display a toboot option from the DVD it starts, you need to enter in the BIOS as the machine starts up and change the setting for the first device to boot to the DVD player. Save the changes and exit. Now, return to paragraph 2 above.

  Press a few keys to access the BIOS varies according to the version of the BIOS. More frequent are: DEL or F2 or F10. On some machines you can press F12 instead, and it will take you directly to a boot menu.

  Good luck.

  Tom Ferguson

• You want to re - install Windows 7, no original disc!

  
  

  Hello, I recently bought a Veriton L670G opportunity for our family of PC.

  It seems to be a compact and very nice unit.

  I would like to do a clean install of Win 7 Professional on a new hard drive but has no installation disc.

  The base of the unit has what appears to be a COA ACER original and in good condition for Win 7 Pro, but I have purchase Acer problems required media.

  After several online "chats" with ACER, I paid about 51GBP and received a CD containing only of FreeDOS.

  There is clearly something that I'm either wrong or I am providing erroneous data.  I have provided the serial number of the BIOS Veriton case labels info and photo of the ACER Microsoft COA.

  The Microsoft web site will not help as they say that it is the responsibility of the ACER as OEM.  No doubt, Microsoft acknowledges the number of COA as having come from ACER.  The COA label has ACER clearly on this.

  ACER support chat tell me that the machine was initially delivered with FreeDOS but the tag box is clearly for Win 7.

  Still no Acer said that my COA is not legitimate, so I'm at a loss to know how I can provide me with a legitimate system of re - install.

  Is it possible to create media complete re-installation of my ongoing Win 7 OS?  I don't see a way to do short to take a ghost of thesystem partition copy.

  Useful suggestions (other than the purchase of a copy of the retail of a BONE) are welcome.

  Thanks in anticipation,

  Jonathan

• just put new hard drive in the laptop and you want to run my windows vista an old product key, but said key in use any way around this

  any info on this would be great thank you

  Hello

  I suggest you to consult the following Microsoft article.

  How to activate Windows Vista:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940315

  Activating Windows: Frequently asked questions:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  How to find a phone number for a Microsoft Product
  Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/

  How and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/295539

  Genuine Windows: Frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/genuine/FAQ

  Hope the information is useful.

• I lost my DVD backup of Windows vista, can I download it?

  I lost my DVD of windows vista backup, and I need. Can I use the product key to download? and whence?
  Thank you

  Hello

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

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

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

  And there may be a recovery disk to reinstall Partition 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.

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  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.

• help I INSTALLED WINDOWS 7 32 BIT on a DELL MINI WITH the help of 7 GB AND IT has TAKEN ALL the DISK SPACE

  I installed WINDOWS & HOME PREMIUM 32 BIT on MINI DELL A WITH 7 GB OF DATA AND IT has TAKEN ALL the DISK SPACE. I HAVE A SEAGATE 90 GB USB DRIVE BUT CANT PUT ANY can I FILE ON IT help

  Windows 7 requires 8 to 10 GB of disk space, the larger page file. Cannot move files off Windows storage on the site. Try the release of disk space by using the following:

  Strategies to free disk space - Windows - Microsoft

• My hard drive failed and I want to re - install Windows Vista. I don't have the disks, but I don't have the product key. How can I reinstall Windows Vista?

  I have a HD that has failed, the fries, I have a license key, but not the disks of Vista.  I want to reinstall Vista, is there a way I can get new drives if I have the license key and how do I get them?  The rest of the machine is original, just a new HD.

  original title: Vista-new disc

  Contact Microsoft support:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

  How to replace hardware or lost, broken, or missing Microsoft software:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246/en-GB
  # Replacements for Microsoft software or hardware
  # Trade media (CD to DVD or DVD to CD)
  # Replace product manuals

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

• I want to re - install windows xp on my laptop but I don't have the resource cd. I don't have the product key. What can I do?

  Please

  I want to re - install windows xp on my laptop but I don't have the resource cd. only I have the key to product label I can do?

  also my frist question is that if I install this version (xp sp3) with my product key, it will be legal?

  The downloaded file CANNOT BE USED TO INSTALL WINDOWS.

  It is not a question of legal or non-legal.  The file you download is not complete.  The downloaded file will update an existing installation of Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Service Pack 3.

  Right click on my computer, then select Properties.  The screen say for your version of Windows, including Service Pack?

  Re-installation of Windows may or may not be the right solution for your problems.  If you want to re - install Windows, read this article on the Toshiba site--> http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/outFrm.jsp?ofId=AskIris&searchString=restore+windows+xp&x=7&y=9 in particular the section titled "using the recovery partition Toshiba HDD recovery utility '

• BOOTMGR is missing, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete while trying to install Windows Vista Home Premium 64 - Bit

  Now that I got my 64-bit Vista in the mail and quickly install disc he jumped in my DVD player. The installation process went well until I was asked to choose which hard drive, I tried to install Vista on. I tried to format my hard drive to this screen, I was working with Vista 32 bit before that and saw no need to divide my two work machine with two separate versions of the same operating system. After formatting the hard drive, I have been unable to click on the 'next' button and engage the next step of the installation process. There was a message is displayed to the bottom of the window, as well tell a word about the installation of a machine already running windows. I would be happy to provide further information to the topic of my problems during this step, but my problems do not stop here.

  After you notice the message described above and do not get farther in attempts to install later, I decided to try to reinstall the 32-bit version of Vista and then maybe try to upgrade to 64-bit. However when I put in the CD at retail, rather than receive messages at the start of a disc, I have met with the harsh reality of "BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart." Since then got trapped in a painful loop switching between disc 32-bit and the 64-bit disk in the hope that it would finally let me begin with him.

  In addition to this logically faulty tactics, I also searched some online solutions. I made sure that my DVD drive is first in my boot order. My computer will not yet make Flex and give me the ability to boot from a disk.

  My question is this; How can I get my computer let me boot from a disc again?

  I will probably also need help to drive problem hard he, but as I can not even in a position to provide information on this issue at the time I need to have the above resolved dilemma first.

  Now that I got my 64-bit Vista in the mail and quickly install disc he jumped in my DVD player. The installation process went well until I was asked to choose which hard drive, I tried to install Vista on. I tried to format my hard drive to this screen, I was working with Vista 32 bit before that and saw no need to divide my two work machine with two separate versions of the same operating system. After formatting the hard drive, I have been unable to click on the 'next' button and engage the next step of the installation process. There was a message is displayed to the bottom of the window, as well tell a word about the installation of a machine already running windows. I would be happy to provide further information to the topic of my problems during this step, but my problems do not stop here.

  After you notice the message described above and do not get farther in attempts to install later, I decided to try to reinstall the 32-bit version of Vista and then maybe try to upgrade to 64-bit. However when I put in the CD at retail, rather than receive messages at the start of a disc, I have met with the harsh reality of "BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart." Since then got trapped in a painful loop switching between disc 32-bit and the 64-bit disk in the hope that it would finally let me begin with him.

  In addition to this logically faulty tactics, I also searched some online solutions. I made sure that my DVD drive is first in my boot order. My computer will not yet make Flex and give me the ability to boot from a disk.

  My question is this; How can I get my computer let me boot from a disc again?

  I will probably also need help to drive problem hard he, but as I can not even in a position to provide information on this issue at the time I need to have the above resolved dilemma first.

  Hey ClockworkOtter

  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit

  There must be a clean install

  links below have very good tutorials on a clean install of vista

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/showcase/Windows-Vista-installation-Super-Guide-part-3-clean-install-Windows-Vista.aspx

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• El Capitan install file corrupted, can't download on App Store

  I had intended to do a clean install of El Capitan on a 13 "-end Macbook Pro 2011, but a few problems:

  (1) the main issue: cannot re - download El Capitan from the App Store installation file, the button is gray, saying "downloaded". (After you have created a bootable USB key with it, I deleted it). I have I enabled the Debug mode to make sure that's not in the download folder, empty the Recycle Bin and rebooted. Still shows downloaded in tab purchase it is grayed out. How can I force download? Is there another place I can download it from the App Store? I found a few old messages of the forum about this problem, but these are old links that do not seem to work (the latest version is 8 December 2015). If you know how to do this, you can stop reading here...

  (2) complete the background: I downloaded and installed El Capitan on a bootable USB key (which I created). After reformatting the new drive, I rebooted holding Option and selected the bootable USB key, engaged in steps. Once I passed the user contract, chose the HD destination for the installation, etc. where it should normally take one hour or so install, I got the error: "this copy of the install OS X El Capitan application cannot be verified. It may have been corrupted or altered during the download. "So my reason for wanting to re - download, but cannot.

  (3) complete complete history: I got a new SSD and that he would do the clean install on the new HD. I backed up with Time Machine and installed El Cap on the new drive, hoping to skip the bootable USB. Just for security, I (fortunately) was also still the bootable USB key. When I went to start after the installation of the new SSD, I got the grey screen with a folder and a question mark in it, and was not at the start. I restarted with Cmnd-r and got a failure error when checking/repairing: "problems were found with the partition plan that might prevent from starting. Because I got the USB bootable, I recently reformatted and successfully verified. Which brings me to (2) above.

  I have the time Machine and the original HD, but hope I can avoid restoring the Machine time or take off again my computer and just re - download. Any thoughts? (Sorry for the length, but I wanted to give all the information in case there is something that I am missing).

  Thank you!

  Re-download the installer El Capitan:

  Unplug all external drives from your Mac.

  If you have connected the disassemble all network drives.

  Check your Applications folder. This is the place to get downloaded installers for OS X.

  Check your LaunchPad. If you find the installer of El Capitan in there, remove it.

  Open App Store.

  Disconnect from the App Store.

  End App Store.

  Restart your Mac.

  Open App Store.

  Log IN to the App Store.

  Check if the download button is available again.

• I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number?

  I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number? I have sony laptop.

  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.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

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

  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.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I have baught a new portable computer and you want to install windows vista (32-bit) on a bootable partition that it will be possible to do it with windows 7 (64-bit)

  I have baught a new portable computer and you want to install windows vista (32-bit) on a bootable partition that it will be possible to do it with windows 7 (64-bit)

  the laptop contained Home Basic windows 7 (64-bit) and I want to install windows vista Home premium (32 bit) on a bootable partition that it will be possible to do or tell me the parallel method to move a certain 32-bit operating system...

  I do not understand your question. If the laptop can run Windows Vista, it can probably run Windows 7 too.

  To run Windows 7 64-bit, the processor must be a minimum Core 2 Duo.

  System requirements:

  * 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x 86) or 64-bit (x 64) processor

  * 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

  * 16 GB of disk space available (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

  * Peripheral figure DirectX 9 with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver