How to Repair Windows 7, 8 or Vista Without the Install DVD. Creating a Windows Vista Repair Boot CD. Although not immediately obvious in Windows Vista, it does come with the ability to create the repair CD which you can use to repair things like the boot sector, boot failure issues or various other problems. Manually Boot from CD on Windows XP, Vista, and 7. Changing the boot order from the BIOS of a computer allows the machine to try and automatically find the device you select and boot from it. While this should work most of the time, on occasion, the computer won't select the drive properly. Instead, you can try manually booting from the CD. Sep 13, 2019 The Product Key determines which Vista version gets installed. There are 2 Vista disks: one for 32bit Operating System, and one for 64bit Operating System. If a clean install is required with a proper Vista DVD (not HP, Dell Recovery Disks): Go into your Bios/Setup, or Boot Menu, at startup, and change the Boot Order to make the DVD/CD drive. BitLocker Drive Encryption protects the data on your computer by preventing unauthorized access to the hard disk drive. BitLocker allows access to the data on the protected hard disk only after you have typed in a PIN and logged on to Window.
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86) - ISO-9660 CD Image File Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a cumulative service pack that includes the latest updates and provides enhancements to security and stability.
You can not put HP Laptop's Vista on the XP machine.
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If Vista came preinstalled on your HP Laptop, it is classified as an OEM licence, and is non-transferable.
The OEM Vista Licence is tied to the original Computer it is installed on, and dies with the Computer.
You can NOT transfer it to another Computer/Laptop
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How to obtain Vista Recovery Media to put it back to Factory Settings on your HP Laptop(after you install a new HD).
There is no legal free Vista download available.
Contact your Computer Manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of Vista Recovery disk/s.
Contact your Computer Manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of Vista Recovery disk/s.
They normally do that for a small $ cost.
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Microsoft Boot Disk Maker
Or borrow a proper Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, Acer, etc Recovery Disk/s).
A proper Vista DVD contains all Vista versions.
The Product Key determines which Vista version gets installed.
There are 2 Vista disks: one for 32bit Operating System, and one for 64bit Operating System.
A proper Vista DVD contains all Vista versions.
The Product Key determines which Vista version gets installed.
There are 2 Vista disks: one for 32bit Operating System, and one for 64bit Operating System.
If a clean install is required with a proper Vista DVD (not HP, Dell Recovery Disks):
Go into your Bios/Setup, or 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 startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, to go into Bios/Setup, or F12 for the Boot Menu
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918884
MS advice on doing clean install.
http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm
A Tutorial on doing a clean install
MS advice on doing clean install.
http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm
A Tutorial on doing a clean install
Windows Vista Installation Super Guide
After installation >Go to your Laptop/Computer Manufacturer's website > Drivers and Downloads Section > Key in your Model number > Look for latest Vista Drivers for it > Download/install them.
Save all Data, as it will be lost during a clean install.
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/326246
'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and product upgrades, and replace product manuals'
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/326246
'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and product upgrades, and replace product manuals'
Cheers.