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