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    re-installation of Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by loser, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. loser

    loser Notebook Enthusiast

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    My OS seems to be a bit broke. lots of my games don't work and there a billion rundll errors on startup. Is there a way to re-install Vista without losing all the programs installed and data on the HD at the moment? Also, is SP1 worth downloading? thanks for any help
     
    loser, Nov 1, 2008
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    SP1 is definitely worth downloading. For your data, just copy it to an external hard drive.
     
    jcm4, Nov 1, 2008
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  3. loser

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    I'm going to back it up before I do anything when i get hold of an external HD, but is there a process in which hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I can just repair the errors/corrupt files or whatever is wrong and not have to "reload" data and programs.

    EDIT: if it turns out I have to wipe evrything completely clean and re-install the likes of Microsoft Office, will this count as another "installation" of office from the limited number available?
     
    loser, Nov 1, 2008
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  4. Full-English

    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    Do you know when you started getting these errors??? Bit of a long shot but have you tried system restore within vista. Maybe worth giving it a try if you havn't already.
     
    Full-English, Nov 1, 2008
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  5. atbnet

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    Try a repair install instead.
     
    atbnet, Nov 1, 2008
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    I am surprised you still haven't got in SP1. I would suggest you get SP1.

    And then try what atbnet suggested. You can do this with the Vista DVD, boot from the DVD, and do an in-place repair. This process does not mess with your personal data or stored files. Still backup everything before you proceed just to be sure.
     
    fonduekid, Nov 2, 2008
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  7. loser

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    cool, will try that then. thanks for the suggstion
     
    loser, Nov 2, 2008
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  8. loser

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    Going to try this out tomorrow, can anyone tell me if it does happen to uninstall microsoft office, is there anyway to keep that same installation. i.e. There's, say, 3 installs on the works disc, I've used one. If this goes wrong i there any way to keep it as one being used?
     
    loser, Nov 21, 2008
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    :hmm: iy shouldn't mess up with installed apps but i think you need to re-install all updates again
     
    vinumsv, Nov 22, 2008
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