Accidently re-installed vista

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robert7lee

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Stupid thing I did, I tried to use Vista repair tool that was supposed to be on the Vista install CD, hoping to fix my USB problem and I re-installed vista instead. Now is there a way to go back to my old User and installed files or do I have to start from fresh?

Any help appreciated, thank you
 

My Computer

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  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
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    nForce 680i SLI SPP
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    4096 MBytes DDR 2
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    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
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    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
Is there a file/folder in the root directory of C:\ called Windows.old?

If so we have a better chance than if not (and, in fact, a pretty good chance of getting back the data though not much more than that - no settings, no other programs, no user profile (other than the data since the rest pretty much depends on information that can't be recovered),...). Here's how: How to restore your personal files after you perform a custom installation of Windows Vista or of Windows 7.

If not, there's a small possibility and we can try but chances are not good. Post back if that's the case and I'll provide some recovery program options.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
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    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
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    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
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    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
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    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
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    1920 x 1200 pixels
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    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
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    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
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    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
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    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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Thank you for your response, I located windows.old and still have all my files. All the previousley installed programs are still taking disk space, wull they even uninstall?
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
    Motherboard
    nForce 680i SLI SPP
    Memory
    4096 MBytes DDR 2
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thanks again, spent most of the day almost getting my PC back to the way it was because of one mistake, good thing I keep most of my set up files. Worst of all it didn't solve my USB problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
    Motherboard
    nForce 680i SLI SPP
    Memory
    4096 MBytes DDR 2
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
Why not start a new theread and tell us about the USB problem. I do not remember seeing anything about it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E6850
    Motherboard
    nForce 680i SLI SPP
    Memory
    4096 MBytes DDR 2
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 8800 GTX
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi Audio Processor (WDM)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL2202W
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 pixels
    Hard Drives
    ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device 488GB
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