Windows Vista Repair
Now that almost everyone knows how to use the XP Recovery Console, Microsoft’s newest operating system doesn’t contain one. Don’t worry, we have a detailed article to walk you through how to use these great new features in Vista.
The purpose of this article is to teach you how to perform Vista repairs if you are having startup problems or if you can’t seem to use Vista’s system restore option. There are two ways to use these options and they depend on whether you have a Windows Vista installation disc or if Vista was pre-installed on your operating system, you will have a ghost image on your hard drive.
If you have the Windows Vista repair disc: (This should be your Vista backup if you made one)
PLEASE NOTE: This Vista installation CD can be run from Vista. Just insert the CD once Vista has loaded and go install, go> Install Now> Update.
1. Boot with the Vista installation disc.
2. You should see a screen that says “Windows is loading files”
3. After a few minutes, you will get a language option. Select your language and press next.
4. On the installation screen, select “Repair your computer”
5. Windows will find your copy of Vista on the machine.
6. Select your copy of Vista and click Next.
7. You will now see the following options.
* Startup Repair – This automatically fixes issues that are preventing Windows from starting
* System Restore: this will restore Windows to an earlier point in time
* Complete Windows PC Restore – will completely restore your entire PC (programs, system settings, and files) from a backup you have previously created (available only in Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions)
* Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool – Checks your computer’s memory hardware for errors
* Symbol of the system
8. Assuming you are using this option because you were unable to start Windows Vista, select the System Restore option and then select the date you would like to return to. If your operating system is fine, you can always use the startup repair option.
Pre-installed and OEM versions: (Check with the manufacturer first. They may have replaced these tools with their own.
1. Turn on your computer and start pressing the F8 key. If you see the Windows Vista logo, you’ve gone too far and need to restart and try again.
2. You will get an advanced options screen. Select the “Repair your computer” option and hit enter.
3. Select your language and press next.
4. Enter your username and password and then next.
5. The recovery options should now appear.
6. In most cases, just using System Restore to reset your computer will solve the problem. If this is not the case, try the startup repair option.