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  • DeadEnd ~
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    20 posts since Jun '08
    • 19 Sep `08, 6:23PM

      Im using vista and these few days, when i turn on my computer, it will keep getting a startup repair before the login screen.

      Everytime i select the Startup repair (as recommended) it will need to system restore back to the previous time but everytime after i system restore, the problem will appear again in a few days time. So i will always restore back to the same date. I cannot find any problem like installing any program or installing any updates.

      PEASE HELP

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  • GIB
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    920 posts since Dec '05
    • 19 Sep `08, 11:07PM

      Have u done a virus scan? Also, remember to unplug all pen drives before running startup repair.

  • DeadEnd ~
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    20 posts since Jun '08
    • 20 Sep `08, 7:10AM

      Ya, i have done a virus scan with bitdefender2008. No problems.

      I didnt plug any pen drives while running it.

      Any solution ?

      Thks for the reply :D

  • GIB
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    920 posts since Dec '05
    • 20 Sep `08, 12:52PM

      I think you should do what WAW8 (vistaforums) mentioned and do a clean reinstallation after you backup your data.

  • DeadEnd ~
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  • GIB
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    920 posts since Dec '05
    • 20 Sep `08, 9:20PM

      How to perform a clean installation of Windows Vista by running Setup from the current version of Windows

      Warning In a clean installation, existing data is deleted. This data includes personal data and settings. After you install the operating system, you must also reinstall all programs. Make sure that you back up personal data before you perform a clean installation.

      Step 1: Start the current version of Windows

      Start the version of Windows that you want to upgrade from.

      Step 2: Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive

      Follow these steps:

      a. Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive , and then close the drive tray. b. Wait a moment for the Setup program to start automatically.

      Step 3: Click "Install Now"

      When the Setup program starts, the Install now screen appears. Click Install now.

      If the Setup program does not start automatically, follow these steps:

      a. Click Start, click Run, type Drive:\setup.exe, and then click OK.

      Note Drive is the drive letter of the computer's DVD drive. b. Click Install now.

      Step 4: Click the "Custom (advanced)" option to finish the installation

      When the Which type of installation do you want? screen appears, click Custom (advanced). Then, follow the instructions to install Windows Vista.

  • GIB
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    920 posts since Dec '05
    • 20 Sep `08, 9:21PM

      Another method for clean installation.

      How to perform a clean installation of Windows Vista by starting the computer from the Windows Vista DVD

      Warning In a clean installation, existing data is deleted. This data includes personal data and settings. After you install the operating system, you must also reinstall all programs. Make sure that you back up personal data before you perform a clean installation.

      Step 1: Start the computer by using the Windows Vista DVD

      Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive , and then close the drive tray. Then, restart the computer.

      Note The computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive. For information about how to configure the computer to start from the DVD drive, see the documentation that is included with the computer. Or, contact the computer manufacturer.

      Step 2: Press any key

      When the "Press any key to boot from CD" message appears, press a key.

      Step 3: Complete the installation process

      Follow the instructions to install Windows Vista.

  • DeadEnd ~
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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    53,307 posts since Aug '05
    • 21 Sep `08, 1:17AM

      Must be OEM.

      Read the manual, press the right button, which will format and re-install Vista.

      If you're able to boot up, back up all important data before pressing the button, because you will curse the damn button.

  • DeadEnd ~
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  • DeadEnd ~
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    • 21 Sep `08, 7:08AM

      Lets say i back up my data on drive D and i reinstall and formal drive C

      will i still be able to restore the back up ?

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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    53,307 posts since Aug '05
    • 21 Sep `08, 9:51AM

      If you're referring to programs, no. All programs need to be re-installed. All your personal documents can be restored back, like pictures, music, word documents, etc.

  • dragg
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    43,781 posts since Mar '05
    • 23 Sep `08, 6:01PM

      vista really is something wrong.

      it was fine this morning when i went out.

      but now i found some of the quick launch missing.  my favourites folder is empty.

       

  • nenepokey
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    2,071 posts since Jul '07
    • 23 Sep `08, 7:22PM
      Originally posted by dragg:

      vista really is something wrong.

      it was fine this morning when i went out.

      but now i found some of the quick launch missing.  my favourites folder is empty.

       

      Vista sometimes sok sok one lar. i have both Home Basic and Premium. both works perfectly fine for me. used to both XP and Vista. anyway for a copy of Windows that is suspected by Microsoft to be counterfeit, can it be upgraded to Vista by installing by a CD?

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