Is Vista Repair possible

I have been playing with a variety of installation scenarios, one thing I
haven't figured out is a vista repair. Is it possible to repair vista from
the os disc similar to xp home/pro?

Yes, have a look here
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm


"BlueZone Tech" wrote:

> I have been playing with a variety of installation scenarios, one thing I
> haven't figured out is a vista repair. Is it possible to repair vista from
> the os disc similar to xp home/pro?
>

Hi BZ Tech--

If you are installing Vista, then there are moves to correct installation
problems.

Once installed,there are repairs.

You haven't been clear about what you're doing. Are you "playingwith
Installation scenarios" because you want to install aVista edtition?
Upgrade?

What does a Vista repair have to do with installation?

People have reported "inplace upgrades" aka "repair installs" of Vista. The
info for repair scenarios is below:

Those would be these:

Repair Install
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/doug92.mspx

Repair Install (Method 2):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341

If you have a Vista DVD try Startup Repair. If that doesn't work, try Safe
Mode>System Restore from the Recovery Environment, and you always have the
F8 advanced options and a repair install (with the DVD) as well.

***Startup Repair and System Restore from the Win Recovery Environment on
the DVD***

You can run Startup Repair by putting your Vista DVD in after the
language screen in setup. You can also run System Restore from the same
location.

You run the startup repair tool this way (and system restore from here is
also sometimes effective):

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm

Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For
information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a
DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to
the Lock button, and then click Restart.

This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys
(sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to
pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order (this
will allow you to boot from the Vista DVD as well):

See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg

Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power
button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.

3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.

Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you
do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system
that you want to repair, and then click Next.

6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the
repair process.

7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.

Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:

How to Use Startup Repair:

***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***

1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)

2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the
lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***

Screenshot: System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)
http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui...4/500x375.aspx

Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"
http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img...SysRecOpt2.bmp

How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm

3) Select your OS for repair.

4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from
theWin RE feature:

You'll have a choice there of using:

1) Startup Repair
2) System Restore
3) Complete PC Restore
___________________

***Using the F8 Environment or a Repair Install from the DVD:***

See for ref:
Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg

Repair Install
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/doug92.mspx

Repair Install (Method 2):
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341

III Taking Full Advantage of the F8 Options (Windows Advanced Options Menu)
by startin gth ePC and tapping F8 once per second:

You could also:

Think: I have 4 different ways to get back my XP at F8 and try 'em in order.
1) Safe Mode 2) Safe Mode with Cmd to Sys Restore which is simply a cmd
prompt in safe mode 3) Safe Mode with Neworking 4) LKG or Last Known Good
Configuration


Try to F8 to the Windows Adv Options Menu>try 3 safe modes there (I don't
use WGA) and Last Known Good>then I go to Win RE in Vista. That gives you a
choice of Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking,and Safe Mode with Command
Prompt.

These methods are outlined in

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/

How to Use System Restore

http://bertk.mvps.org/

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore from MSFT:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../faqsrwxp.mspx

Using System Restore

http://tinyurl.com/dvekb

System Restore for Windows XP

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm

How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304449


Repair Install: (This option has the best chance of succeeding and it
preserves everything in your OS--you do not lose anything with this option):

Make sure the DVD you have is a Vista DVD

Pitfalls: If the DVD came from friend or relative or P2P, you may have
problems. P2P besides being illlegal in many countries including the U.S.
can be corrupt. If CD came from friend or relative, they may have given
you the CD to use but if product key is in use, MSFT is not going to accept
it for activation. Make sure you clean the CD carefully using proper
cleaning fluid and strokes that radiate from center like spokes on a wheel.

Again a repair install has the most likely chance to succeed, but you need
to have an Vista DVD.
First, in order to do a Repair Install You must boot to the bios setup and
position booting from the "CD" first in the boot order--it probably will not
say DVD but might.

Booting to Bios Setup:

For 85% of PC's and all Dells you can tap the F2 key to reach bios setup.

How To Enable DVD/CD Rom Support (put CD boot first) in bios setup boot
order:

http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how..._support_i.htm

Screen Shot of bios setup boot order:
http://www.poy.net/proxy/bios2.jpg

Repair Install Does Not Lose Anything; you may need to try 2-3 times but
that's rare.

How To Repair Install
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3153...22120121120120
Screen Shot Repair Install
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm

Good luck,

CH


"BlueZone Tech" <pctech@thebluezone.net> wrote in message
news:781A11FD-E6A0-4B9C-9CD6-2ABDAC7BBCBD@microsoft.com...
>I have been playing with a variety of installation scenarios, one thing I
>haven't figured out is a vista repair. Is it possible to repair vista from
>the os disc similar to xp home/pro?

I have done a repair install by using an in place upgrade and this worked
fine for me. The details are available on my website:
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/repair_..._vista_dvd.htm

There are, of course, startup repair options, if you have startup problems.
As BurrWalnut has suggested in his post, you can find out about other repair
options at this link on my website
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows...ir_options.htm


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"BlueZone Tech" <pctech@thebluezone.net> wrote in message
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>I have been playing with a variety of installation scenarios, one thing I
>haven't figured out is a vista repair. Is it possible to repair vista from
>the os disc similar to xp home/pro?

On May 5, 10:55 am, "Chad Harris" <vistaneedsmuchowork.net> wrote:
> People have reported "inplace upgrades" aka "repair installs" ofVista. The
> info for repair scenarios is below:
>
> Those would be these:
>
> Repair Installhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tip...
>
> Repair Install (Method 2):http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341
>

I keep seeing these links posted around claiming they can be done in
Vista. The fact is you cannot do this in Vista and those docs apply
to XP only. I wish someone would figure out how to really do this in
Vista because I need to. The only way to do a repair install is via
the upgrade method posted here. The problem with that is you need a
working copy of vista to do it and that kind of defeats the purpose
since usualy the reason you need to to a repair install is because you
can not even get into safe mode as in my case.

That does not work anything like the XP repair install. I am also
looking for a way to do this (in vain it seems like).

On May 5, 8:13 am, BurrWalnut <BurrWal...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> Yes, have a look herehttp://vistasupport.mvps.org/windows_vista_repair_options.htm
>
>
>
> "BlueZone Tech" wrote:
> > I have been playing with a variety of installation scenarios, one thing I
> > haven't figured out is avistarepair. Is it possible to repairvistafrom
> > the os disc similar to xp home/pro?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi everyone,

Here's a helpful tip when you get reinstall everything and have it
running smooth again. Use Acronis True Image to make a clone of your
hard drive to a DVD that is bootable and installs from. It's a 15 day
free trial program, but you can make the DVD and it will not expire.

'Download HDD ghosting, data backup and restore software for home and
home office PCs'
(http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing...oad/trueimage/)

This way if you crash and burn, just format the hard drive and pop in
the DVD and boot. When done, you have a fresh fully setup ready to go
system again.

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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