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Wayne

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:52 am
Post subject: Complete PC Restore- HOW??
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Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a complete PC
restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore. WHen I
do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there is no
'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:36 am
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Boot from the Installation DVD.
Press Enter when the language prompt appears.
Select Repair Computer
Select Complete PC Restore.

"Wayne" <Wayne DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
> Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a complete
PC
> restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore. WHen
I
> do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there is
no
> 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
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Bob

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:45 am
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Why do you want to do a complete PC restore?

"Wayne" <Wayne.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
> Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a complete
> PC
> restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore. WHen
> I
> do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there is
> no
> 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
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Brink

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:49 am
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Wayne;626051 Wrote:
> Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a
> complete PC
> restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore.
> WHen I
> do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there
> is no
> 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??

Hi Wayne,

This will show you how to restore your computer with the Complete PC
Backup.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/99718-restore-complete-computer.html

Shawn


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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:31 pm
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Hi Mark, thanks for a response.

I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you cant
get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears you
can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?

Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to reload
all software.

Steve

"Mark" wrote:

> Boot from the Installation DVD.
> Press Enter when the language prompt appears.
> Select Repair Computer
> Select Complete PC Restore.
>
> "Wayne" <Wayne.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a complete
> PC
> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore. WHen
> I
> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there is
> no
> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
>
>
>
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:32 pm
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Hi Bob, thanks for a response.

I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you cant
get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears you
can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?

Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to reload
all software.

Steve


"Bob" wrote:

> Why do you want to do a complete PC restore?
>
> "Wayne" <Wayne RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a complete
> > PC
> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore. WHen
> > I
> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there is
> > no
> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
>
>
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:34 pm
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Hi Brink, thanks for a response.

I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you cant
get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears you
can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?

Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to reload
all software.

Steve


"Brink" wrote:

>
> Wayne;626051 Wrote:
> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB HDD
> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a
> > complete PC
> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore.
> > WHen I
> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there
> > is no
> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
>
> Hi Wayne,
>
> This will show you how to restore your computer with the Complete PC
> Backup.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/99718-restore-complete-computer.html
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> Brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> '*Vista Forums*'
> (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Complete PC Restore- HOW?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Wayne

You can create a bootable recovery disc.

Go to the following website. There is a downloadable ISO file there, based
on the Vista Recovery Environment. (120MB)

Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download:
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

Read the instructions, download the file.

Next, go to this website, read the instructions and download the free
ImageBurn utility. Burn the ISO image to a blank DVD disc.

Burning ISO Images with ImgBurn:
http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn

Boot from this disk.

First screen, you will see Windows is loading files. (Be patient)
Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE1.jpg

Next screen, select your language.
Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE2.jpg

Next screen, select the Repair your computer option.
Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE3.jpg

Next screen, select the drive where Vista is installed. (Usually CSmile
Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE4.jpg

Last screen, you will see the 5 repair options.
Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE6.jpg

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Wayne" <Wayne.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1631C777-7954-4D10-A3D7-E8C1C9330DC6@microsoft.com...
> Hi Mark, thanks for a response.
>
> I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
> required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you
> cant
> get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears you
> can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?
>
> Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to reload
> all software.
>
> Steve
>
> "Mark" wrote:
>
>> Boot from the Installation DVD.
>> Press Enter when the language prompt appears.
>> Select Repair Computer
>> Select Complete PC Restore.
>>
>> "Wayne" <Wayne.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
>> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB
>> > HDD
>> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a
>> > complete
>> PC
>> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
>> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore.
>> > WHen
>> I
>> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there
>> > is
>> no
>> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
>>
>>
>>
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Brink

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:58 pm
Post subject: Re: Complete PC Restore- HOW?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Wayne;626595 Wrote:
> Hi Brink, thanks for a response.
>
> I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
> required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you
> cant
> get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears
> you
> can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?
>
> Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to
> reload
> all software.
>
> Steve
>
>
> "Brink" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > Wayne;626051 Wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Wayne,
> > >
> > > This will show you how to restore your computer with the Complete PC
> > > Backup.
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/99718-restore-complete-computer.html
> > >
> > > Shawn
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Brink
> > >
> > > *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
> > > '*Vista Forums*'
> > > (http://www.vistax64.com/index.php?referrerid=2980)
> > > *Please post feedback to help others.*
> > > > >

Wayne,

See if doing step 3A here will allow you to restore your computer with
the complete PC backup.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88009-advanced-boot-options.html

Shawn


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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:58 pm
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Hi Ronnie

Did all as explained and have been able to do complete restore and all is
well in the wrold ! ( or at least on my PC). Thanks for your help, I have
had a good outcome

Cheers

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Wayne
>
> You can create a bootable recovery disc.
>
> Go to the following website. There is a downloadable ISO file there, based
> on the Vista Recovery Environment. (120MB)
>
> Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download:
> http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/
>
> Read the instructions, download the file.
>
> Next, go to this website, read the instructions and download the free
> ImageBurn utility. Burn the ISO image to a blank DVD disc.
>
> Burning ISO Images with ImgBurn:
> http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
>
> Boot from this disk.
>
> First screen, you will see Windows is loading files. (Be patient)
> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE1.jpg
>
> Next screen, select your language.
> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE2.jpg
>
> Next screen, select the Repair your computer option.
> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE3.jpg
>
> Next screen, select the drive where Vista is installed. (Usually CSmile
> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE4.jpg
>
> Last screen, you will see the 5 repair options.
> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE6.jpg
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
> "Wayne" <Wayne RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1631C777-7954-4D10-A3D7-E8C1C9330DC6@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Mark, thanks for a response.
> >
> > I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
> > required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you
> > cant
> > get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears you
> > can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?
> >
> > Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to reload
> > all software.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > "Mark" wrote:
> >
> >> Boot from the Installation DVD.
> >> Press Enter when the language prompt appears.
> >> Select Repair Computer
> >> Select Complete PC Restore.
> >>
> >> "Wayne" <Wayne RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
> >> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB
> >> > HDD
> >> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a
> >> > complete
> >> PC
> >> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
> >> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore.
> >> > WHen
> >> I
> >> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but there
> >> > is
> >> no
> >> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:06 am
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Wayne

That's greate, glad this helped. Smile

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Microsoft MVP
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"Wayne" <Wayne.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:52105F61-834E-4095-897B-6BD6FEF7C14B@microsoft.com...
> Hi Ronnie
>
> Did all as explained and have been able to do complete restore and all is
> well in the wrold ! ( or at least on my PC). Thanks for your help, I have
> had a good outcome
>
> Cheers
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
>> Wayne
>>
>> You can create a bootable recovery disc.
>>
>> Go to the following website. There is a downloadable ISO file there,
>> based
>> on the Vista Recovery Environment. (120MB)
>>
>> Windows Vista Recovery Disc Download:
>> http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/
>>
>> Read the instructions, download the file.
>>
>> Next, go to this website, read the instructions and download the free
>> ImageBurn utility. Burn the ISO image to a blank DVD disc.
>>
>> Burning ISO Images with ImgBurn:
>> http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
>>
>> Boot from this disk.
>>
>> First screen, you will see Windows is loading files. (Be patient)
>> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE1.jpg
>>
>> Next screen, select your language.
>> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE2.jpg
>>
>> Next screen, select the Repair your computer option.
>> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE3.jpg
>>
>> Next screen, select the drive where Vista is installed. (Usually CSmile
>> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE4.jpg
>>
>> Last screen, you will see the 5 repair options.
>> Screenshot: http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa86/rvmv/RE6.jpg
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Desktop Experience
>>
>>
>> "Wayne" <Wayne.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:1631C777-7954-4D10-A3D7-E8C1C9330DC6@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi Mark, thanks for a response.
>> >
>> > I am trying to restore to my laptop after a hard drive failure which
>> > required a new hardrive. From what ive read on the other responses you
>> > cant
>> > get into the repair mode if you have an OEM recovery disk ? It appears
>> > you
>> > can only do a complete pc recovery using a windows installation disc ?
>> >
>> > Hopefully you can do it somehow as there will be 'days' required to
>> > reload
>> > all software.
>> >
>> > Steve
>> >
>> > "Mark" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Boot from the Installation DVD.
>> >> Press Enter when the language prompt appears.
>> >> Select Repair Computer
>> >> Select Complete PC Restore.
>> >>
>> >> "Wayne" <Wayne.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:AD230E42-F96D-4633-A4EC-EBB5FD467D6B@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Help ! I did a complete PC backup of my system onto an external USB
>> >> > HDD
>> >> > using the backup facility in VISTA Ultimate. When I went to do a
>> >> > complete
>> >> PC
>> >> > restore I am told form the Help info on VISTA Ultimate to restart my
>> >> > computer, push F8 and choose the 'repair' option to run the restore.
>> >> > WHen
>> >> I
>> >> > do this I get the safe mode options, debugging mode etc etc but
>> >> > there
>> >> > is
>> >> no
>> >> > 'repair' mode. How do I get to the repair mode??
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
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