How to re-intall Vista

Hi,
I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would like
to receive some advice from the experts.

-I can use the F11 function key during start-up and choose via options
systemrecovery (original resetting)
-I suppose that using Recovery Manager will do the same.
I saw there is a possibility to perform a back-up: what kind of back-up is
it (i didn't dare to go further).

I have a C-partition (SW), D-partition (data) & an E-partition
(HP-recovery).
What is really happening?
-only re-installing the SW (i suppose from de E-partition)?
-is my data lost?
-how to recovery e-mails...
-using the CD-recovery is probably only necessary after a HDD-crash?

Is it saver to use an external HDD to take first a back-up?

You see on my questions that i never have done it.
Any advice is welcome

Regards
Huib

Hi.

I don´t know what HP-Recovery-what-ever will do to your PC. There is always
a risk that it will totally destroy all on your disk. It always a good strike
to take a Full Backup (ie. Copy all your data) to a External Drive before
reinstallation.

If you are reistalling from a DVD, it´s almost the same as with XP. You will
get choises of "Repair", Reinstall" and where you want to do it. You can
decide if you want to keep the old installation or remove it etc. I will
always suggest that you make a clean installation instead of repairing an
old. You can reinstall all your programs (Of course it is licensed apps. and
you have the Installation Media...). The only thing you will loose forever
is your Data Files that you created yuorself.

//Ulv


"Huib" wrote:

> Hi,
> I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would like
> to receive some advice from the experts.
>
> -I can use the F11 function key during start-up and choose via options
> systemrecovery (original resetting)
> -I suppose that using Recovery Manager will do the same.
> I saw there is a possibility to perform a back-up: what kind of back-up is
> it (i didn't dare to go further).
>
> I have a C-partition (SW), D-partition (data) & an E-partition
> (HP-recovery).
> What is really happening?
> -only re-installing the SW (i suppose from de E-partition)?
> -is my data lost?
> -how to recovery e-mails...
> -using the CD-recovery is probably only necessary after a HDD-crash?
>
> Is it saver to use an external HDD to take first a back-up?
>
> You see on my questions that i never have done it.
> Any advice is welcome
>
> Regards
> Huib
>
>

Hi,
Thanks for the advice.
I had a feeling that the data could be lost.
If i receive the possibility to perform a repair would it have any change in
my case?
The reason of the re-install is that sometthing went rond when trying to
install my scanner HP 4570c via the CD
HP-was very helpfull and they came to the final conclusion that i have to
re-install the Vista.

I suppose with a repair really only the SW is affected and all data and even
other installed SW is not changed (correct?).
In that case i should say why not trying it (of course i still will first
back-up my data for security).

Regards
Huib

"UEngstrom" <> schreef in bericht
news:95EBE7DB-6E04-4E6B-9A36-...
> Hi.
>
> I don´t know what HP-Recovery-what-ever will do to your PC. There is
> always
> a risk that it will totally destroy all on your disk. It always a good
> strike
> to take a Full Backup (ie. Copy all your data) to a External Drive before
> reinstallation.
>
> If you are reistalling from a DVD, it´s almost the same as with XP. You
> will
> get choises of "Repair", Reinstall" and where you want to do it. You can
> decide if you want to keep the old installation or remove it etc. I will
> always suggest that you make a clean installation instead of repairing an
> old. You can reinstall all your programs (Of course it is licensed apps.
> and
> you have the Installation Media...). The only thing you will loose
> forever
> is your Data Files that you created yuorself.
>
> //Ulv
>
>
> "Huib" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would
>> like
>> to receive some advice from the experts.
>>
>> -I can use the F11 function key during start-up and choose via options
>> systemrecovery (original resetting)
>> -I suppose that using Recovery Manager will do the same.
>> I saw there is a possibility to perform a back-up: what kind of back-up
>> is
>> it (i didn't dare to go further).
>>
>> I have a C-partition (SW), D-partition (data) & an E-partition
>> (HP-recovery).
>> What is really happening?
>> -only re-installing the SW (i suppose from de E-partition)?
>> -is my data lost?
>> -how to recovery e-mails...
>> -using the CD-recovery is probably only necessary after a HDD-crash?
>>
>> Is it saver to use an external HDD to take first a back-up?
>>
>> You see on my questions that i never have done it.
>> Any advice is welcome
>>
>> Regards
>> Huib
>>
>>

> If i receive the possibility to perform a repair would it have any change in
> my case?

A "Repair" will repair or replace damaged files in the Operating System. My
personal experience tells me that most of the times it will have no effect at
all. In most cases the error seems to be in Windows Registry and will still
be there after a Repair..

> The reason of the re-install is that sometthing went rond when trying to
> install my scanner HP 4570c via the CD
> HP-was very helpfull and they came to the final conclusion that i have to
> re-install the Vista.

Without knowing, I get a feeling that you have a Compability Problem with
the driver for your scanner. But, as i just said, I really don´t know what
could have caused your error.

> I suppose with a repair really only the SW is affected and all data and even
> other installed SW is not changed (correct?).

That is correct when you talk about a regulary Windows CD. As I mentioned in
my first reply I have no idea what "Hp-Recovery-What-Ever-They-Call-It" will
do.

> In that case i should say why not trying it (of course i still will first
> back-up my data for security).

Yeah! Ride On! Repair is the easy way out, and if it works I will take my
hat off and congratulate you! It have never worked for me, but it´s
definitly worth a try! After a BU of course.

//Ulv

Hi,
Thanks, one of the coming days i will take the risk and for sure after first
having taken a BU.
Just for your information: my scanner problem is not a compability problem,
everybody who didn't use the CD can work it in a reduced mode with that
type.
I cleaned the whole registry: HP did a complete controle via the phone and
we can only suppose that some SW became corrupted after having used the CD.
That is why maybe a repair can help?
I cross my fingers.

Many thanks for your advice.
Regards
Huib

"UEngstrom" <> schreef in bericht
news:C09B267E-FA38-4079-9ADF-...
>
>
>> If i receive the possibility to perform a repair would it have any change
>> in
>> my case?
>
> A "Repair" will repair or replace damaged files in the Operating System.
> My
> personal experience tells me that most of the times it will have no effect
> at
> all. In most cases the error seems to be in Windows Registry and will
> still
> be there after a Repair..
>
>> The reason of the re-install is that sometthing went rond when trying to
>> install my scanner HP 4570c via the CD
>> HP-was very helpfull and they came to the final conclusion that i have to
>> re-install the Vista.
>
> Without knowing, I get a feeling that you have a Compability Problem with
> the driver for your scanner. But, as i just said, I really don´t know what
> could have caused your error.
>
>> I suppose with a repair really only the SW is affected and all data and
>> even
>> other installed SW is not changed (correct?).
>
> That is correct when you talk about a regulary Windows CD. As I mentioned
> in
> my first reply I have no idea what "Hp-Recovery-What-Ever-They-Call-It"
> will
> do.
>
>> In that case i should say why not trying it (of course i still will first
>> back-up my data for security).
>
> Yeah! Ride On! Repair is the easy way out, and if it works I will take
> my
> hat off and congratulate you! It have never worked for me, but it´s
> definitly worth a try! After a BU of course.
>
> //Ulv

"Huib" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
> I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would
> like to receive some advice from the experts.

Huib,
I did a successful "repair" install yesterday following this tutorial from
newsgroup contributor "brink." This requires the use of the Vista OS disk
provided by HP. Mine was a Dell XP-to-Vista Premium Upgrade disc. I backed
up everything first but it proved unnecessary. All settings, files, etc.
were untouched by the repair. It is the first link that will be of interest
to you:

Repair install :
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88...all-vista.html

Clean Upgrade install :
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68...n-install.html

Notes: Don't be confused by the number 64 in the website's name; these
directions are correct for Vista 32-bit. Also, at no time in the process do
you click a button that says "repair." The (correct) choice that's
presented is "upgrade."

No problem, Mate!
Where are you located? Drop a mail, otherwise we´ll soon be Of Topic! :=)

"Huib" wrote:

> Hi,
> Thanks, one of the coming days i will take the risk and for sure after first
> having taken a BU.
> Just for your information: my scanner problem is not a compability problem,
> everybody who didn't use the CD can work it in a reduced mode with that
> type.
> I cleaned the whole registry: HP did a complete controle via the phone and
> we can only suppose that some SW became corrupted after having used the CD.
> That is why maybe a repair can help?
> I cross my fingers.
>
> Many thanks for your advice.
> Regards
> Huib
>
> "UEngstrom" <> schreef in bericht
> news:C09B267E-FA38-4079-9ADF-...
> >
> >
> >> If i receive the possibility to perform a repair would it have any change
> >> in
> >> my case?
> >
> > A "Repair" will repair or replace damaged files in the Operating System.
> > My
> > personal experience tells me that most of the times it will have no effect
> > at
> > all. In most cases the error seems to be in Windows Registry and will
> > still
> > be there after a Repair..
> >
> >> The reason of the re-install is that sometthing went rond when trying to
> >> install my scanner HP 4570c via the CD
> >> HP-was very helpfull and they came to the final conclusion that i have to
> >> re-install the Vista.
> >
> > Without knowing, I get a feeling that you have a Compability Problem with
> > the driver for your scanner. But, as i just said, I really don´t know what
> > could have caused your error.
> >
> >> I suppose with a repair really only the SW is affected and all data and
> >> even
> >> other installed SW is not changed (correct?).
> >
> > That is correct when you talk about a regulary Windows CD. As I mentioned
> > in
> > my first reply I have no idea what "Hp-Recovery-What-Ever-They-Call-It"
> > will
> > do.
> >
> >> In that case i should say why not trying it (of course i still will first
> >> back-up my data for security).
> >
> > Yeah! Ride On! Repair is the easy way out, and if it works I will take
> > my
> > hat off and congratulate you! It have never worked for me, but it´s
> > definitly worth a try! After a BU of course.
> >
> > //Ulv
>
>

UEngstrom wrote:
> No problem, Mate!
> Where are you located? Drop a mail, otherwise we´ll soon be Of Topic! :=)

Heaven fuçking forbid! ;-)

--
Alias
To email me, remove shoes

Interesting! My experience is that those "Recovery Partitions" oc "Recovery
CD:s" most of the time mess everyting up. Well, even the manufactors must
learn some time..! >-)> I will take a look at those URL:s. They might come
handy one of these days!

//Ulv


"Pye in LA" wrote:

>
> "Huib" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > Hi,
> > I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would
> > like to receive some advice from the experts.
>
> Huib,
> I did a successful "repair" install yesterday following this tutorial from
> newsgroup contributor "brink." This requires the use of the Vista OS disk
> provided by HP. Mine was a Dell XP-to-Vista Premium Upgrade disc. I backed
> up everything first but it proved unnecessary. All settings, files, etc.
> were untouched by the repair. It is the first link that will be of interest
> to you:
>
> Repair install :
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88...all-vista.html
>
> Clean Upgrade install :
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68...n-install.html
>
> Notes: Don't be confused by the number 64 in the website's name; these
> directions are correct for Vista 32-bit. Also, at no time in the process do
> you click a button that says "repair." The (correct) choice that's
> presented is "upgrade."
>
>

I strongly recommend that you do an online chat with HP support before you
do anything. Also think about and perhaps create a text file in Notepad
listing important information that will come up.

I think your system first booted up with just a C: partition with Vista
installed on it and a D: partition with the recovery stuff. So you need to
be prepared to tell them how you added the data partition. If they don't
know that, then they won't be able to tell you whether their backup will
backup your data, or how to get around that problem. The nice thing with
doing the online chat is that when it is done, they email the entire
conversation to you (and you can use control-A to select the entire
conversation and copy it to a local file), so that you can re-read the info
and decide whether you have more questions that need to be answered. Having
questions & info in a text file makes it quick and easy to copy and paste
stuff into the chat window, using well thought out questions and accurate
info.

I think HP's website has a link that walks you through the recovery
procedure, displaying the screens you will see. Its very helpful to review
this when making up your list of questions.

-Paul Randall

"Huib" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
> I have to re-install Vista, and as i have no experience with it i would
> like to receive some advice from the experts.
>
> -I can use the F11 function key during start-up and choose via options
> systemrecovery (original resetting)
> -I suppose that using Recovery Manager will do the same.
> I saw there is a possibility to perform a back-up: what kind of back-up is
> it (i didn't dare to go further).
>
> I have a C-partition (SW), D-partition (data) & an E-partition
> (HP-recovery).
> What is really happening?
> -only re-installing the SW (i suppose from de E-partition)?
> -is my data lost?
> -how to recovery e-mails...
> -using the CD-recovery is probably only necessary after a HDD-crash?
>
> Is it saver to use an external HDD to take first a back-up?
>
> You see on my questions that i never have done it.
> Any advice is welcome
>
> Regards
> Huib
>