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[richc46]

If we go with the factory reset, everything will be like the day your brought your computer home. No:
updates
documents
your settings
cookies etc.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

But will the repair option just allow me to repair my pc, or will it also reset my computer? thanks

 

[richc46]

Repair is suppose to just repair, but if you have important documents etc. I would back up first. Better to be safe than sorry. Some setting may, also, be changed.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

quick issue. My PC keeps saying that the version of system recovery options is not compatiable with verion of windows you are trying to repair...could this be I got the 32 bit wrong, maybe i m 64bit?

 

[richc46]

Some questions I just cannot answer, but it is of course possible that you should try 64.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

as a last resort can I just use the CD to reinstall everything?

 

[richc46]

If you have a Vista install DVD, yes you can. But then everything will be gone. Progams, settings etc; back up first.
If you do not have a Vista install DVD, you may want to buy an upgrade Seven DVD, for about $125.00
If you do decide be sure that your computer is ready for it. I can help with that decision if you decide to do so.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

If you have a Vista install DVD, yes you can. But then everything will be gone. Progams, settings etc; back up first.
If you do not have a Vista install DVD, you may want to buy an upgrade Seven DVD, for about $125.00
If you do decide be sure that your computer is ready for it. I can help with that decision if you decide to do so.

But the repair CD has a "install it option." Does that not work?

 

[richc46]

What exactly do you have. The regular CD that installs the OS
or
A repair CD
Not the same thing
Where did you get the CD?

 

[Elffin]

I just had this exact same problem, turned out mine was a easy fix, one of my memory sticks appeared to be up the duff...

Elf.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

hi bud...i dont know if u are still here or now...i havent contacted u in a long time, not because my pc was fixed, but because my lap top caught a virus...hahaha...anyways that is all taken care of as I have finally bought a descent virus scanner.

let me ask you another question...how do I prevent the blue screen of death from happening on my laptop...
I was told to update my pc as much as possible...where do I do that? and finally any other methods i should use to prevent BSOD? thanks a lot

 

[richc46]

Welcome Back
Preventing may be easier than curing
How to Avoid the Blue Screen of Death | eHow.com

 

[xxfunguyxx]

Question...I plan to buy windows 7...I think u suggested it too when I mentioned I wanna buy Windows vista.

Let me ask you...is this what I should buy?
Amazon.com: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3-User): Software

also...is this a good long term investment? I mean when microsoft makes a new windows...thanks

 

[richc46]

Yes, the upgrade portion is correct.
If Home Premium is the best one for you, only you know that. I can say that I have HP and it is the right choice for most.
Family pack, do you really want 3 license or do you need only one?

Good investment. All I can say is that it is the most current OS, and Im glad that I have it. Windows 8 will probably be out in about a year or year and a half and at that point, you can still use Seven and it will be supported with updates etc. So I think its worth it.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

By "do you really need 3 licenses or do you only need one" I am assuming the more licenses you have the more computers you can install windows 7 on? thanks

 

[richc46]

Each license is for one computer at a time. YOu can put it on different computers is you remove it from the first. If you want to use many computers at a time, then the 3 pack is probably the one for you. The rules say it must be for family in the same household or all for your use.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

thanks...also this is interesting, I ve had the blue screen effect happen to me 3 times for my laptop...but each time it just restarts and work normally...is this normal? thanks

 

[richc46]

Actually the blue screen is not the problem
The problem is that you crashed and you have the computer set to write the dump report. When it writes the report it goes to a blue screen.

 

[xxfunguyxx]

Hi,

So I finally got the recovery disc working...so the "startup repair" option is what I should be using primarily right? thanks

 

[richc46]

I would begin with startup repair. If that does not work, Ill give you detailed instructions to fix it.