| Now that just about everyone knows how to use | | | | * System Restore - This will Restore Windows to an |
| the XP Recovery Console Microsoft's newest OS | | | | earlier point in time |
| does not contain one. Not to worry we have a | | | | * Windows Complete PC Restore - This will |
| detailed article that will walk you through how to use | | | | completely restore your entire PC - programs, |
| these great new features in Vista. | | | | system settings and files - from a back up that you |
| The Purpose of this article is to teach you how to | | | | have previously created (Available in Windows Vista |
| make vista repairs if you are having startup issues or | | | | Business, Enterprise and Ultimate editions only) |
| you can't seem to use the vista system restore | | | | * Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool - This checks |
| option. There are two ways to use these options | | | | your computer's memory hardware for errors |
| and they depend on if you have a Windows Vista | | | | * Command Prompt |
| install disk or if Vista was pre-installed on your OS | | | | 8. Assuming you are using this option because you |
| you will have a ghost image on your hard drive. | | | | were unable to boot to Windows Vista select the |
| If you have the windows vista repair disk: (This | | | | system Restore option and then select the date you |
| should be your backup copy of Vista if you made | | | | would like to go back to. If your OS is fine you can |
| one) | | | | always use the startup repair option. |
| PLEASE NOTE: This Vista install CD can be run from | | | | Pre-Installed and OEM versions: (please check with |
| within Vista. Just insert the CD once Vista has loaded | | | | your manufacturer fist. They may have replaced |
| up and go to install, go > Install Now > Upgrade. | | | | these tools with their own. |
| 1. Boot up with the Vista install disc | | | | 1. Turn your computer on and start pressing the F8 |
| 2. You should see a screen that says "Windows is | | | | key. If you see the Windows Vista Logo you have |
| loading files" | | | | gone too far and need to reboot and try again |
| 3. After a few minutes you will get a language option. | | | | 2. You will get an advanced options screen. Select |
| Select your language and hit next. | | | | the "Repair your computer option" and hit enter. |
| 4. On the install screen select "Repair your computer" | | | | 3. Select your language and hit next. |
| 5. Windows will find your copy of Vista on the | | | | 4. Enter your user name and password and then |
| machine | | | | next. |
| 6. Select your copy of Vista and click next | | | | 5. The recovery options should now appear. |
| 7. You will now see the following options. | | | | 6. In most cases just using the system restore to |
| * Startup repair - This automatically fixes problems | | | | set your computer back will solve your issue. If this is |
| that are preventing Windows from starting | | | | not the case try the Startup repair option. |