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    OS self infected problem, please help

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by lukester1, Jun 29, 2006.

  1. lukester1

    lukester1 Newbie

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    So I bought a Sony Vaio (VGNFE660G) with Windows XP Media Center, and I thought I knew how to install XP Pro. I completely deleted the partion with Media Center on it, and installed my XP Pro. Unfortunatley, I was un-aware it was not going to validate (academic version), so now I am stuck. If I buy the recovery disc for my model from Sony's website, will it reinstall Media Center, thus bailing me out.
     
    lukester1, Jun 29, 2006
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    lamtutu Notebook Consultant

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    Yes . It will restore everyting on your lappy like just get out from the store.Hope it help.
     
    lamtutu, Jun 29, 2006
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    nixon Notebook Evangelist

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    Always good to burn the recovery disks when you first get your notebook, just in case.
     
    nixon, Jun 30, 2006
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