What you need to do if you have Service Pack 1 or 2 installed is to use the original Recdisc. You can download the correct version for your operating system architecture below:. Recdisc for Vista bit Recdisc for Vista bit. If you have UAC on, run the tool and click the Manual button to the right. If done correctly, you should now be able to run the repair disc creator. Go to Start or press the Win key and type recdisc.
All you have to do is press Win or go to Start and type recdisc, then follow the prompts by selecting the optical drive with a blank CD and pressing the button. Unfortunately, with Windows 8 Microsoft has gone back to playing around with the recovery disc feature like they did in Windows Vista. All is not lost though because you still get the new to Windows 8 feature of writing the repair disc directly to USB flash drive.
Then make sure the flash drive is inserted and press Next. After a short while the USB recovery drive will be created. I replaced the recdisc. When running recdisc. I did reinstall Vista today just to test this and it asks me for the install DVD as well. I have the same problem as Tim, Michael and Corina.
If you posted a reply, I cannot find it. I have software which only will run on an old Vista PC. It will not boot half the time and wants to go to startup repair. I created system repair disc 6 discs total few years ago. How can i restore my Vista to a new hard drive using these system repair discs?
There is also another option for Dell Studio Vista users. The process involves using the Dell Factory Image Restore option. Why use this method? Plus, it requires fewer steps. One problem that might come up is if a user has forgotten the password. Since System Restore and other methods through Safe Mode require the administrator password, users will need that.
Nicky is a business writer with nearly two decades of hands-on and publishing experience. Women on Writing. She also studied business in college. Boot up the PC. Before the Windows logo comes onscreen, push F8 and hold it until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears.
If required, type in the administrator password. Follow the guidelines and finish the restore! If required, enter the administrator password. Follow the prompts and finish the restore! Select the desired snapshot from which to restore the PC. Start up the PC. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator. There are various methods to reinstall Vista.
They should do that for a small cost. Ask them for the correct Key sequence. Some manufacturers no longer have Vista Recovery Disks available. And phone Activation may be required when using the above clean install Method. How satisfied are you with this reply?
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