Notebook hp windows vista

Again Thank You and let the fun begin. Sorry to bother. I have the activation code for a reinstall off the computer.

Can't find where the software is. I tried restoring the system as far back as it would but there is still my wife's password screen only. I'm not sure why it won't go into safe mode so I can access the administrator setup. They sure have changed these websites since I've spent time here.

BTW I have a Microsoft membership. Using Restore Points to go back to an earlier date won't reinstall the operating system. Microsoft has shut down the Servers for Vista Windows Updates. If you are not the Admin, going into Safe Mode won't alter that fact. Microsoft no longer supports or supplies Vista Downloads to use to reinstall. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site.

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From my understanding, as long as it is not already in use, it should activate. What I am saying is that there is a text file in the iso to make the windows 7 installer only accept a retail key, if I open the text file oe.

I have not changed anything else just the line where it says retail I changed it to oem so the istaller will accept my oem key from the bottom sticker on my laptop. It activates fine and hp assistant reconizes my serial number and all.

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You can either choose to remove all files from your drive completely or just remove my files to do a quick deletion. All personal files will be deleted when Windows Vista is reinstalled. If you plan on using Easy Recovery Essentials, you should backup your files before using it. Click Next when prompted to run Recovery Manager from the hard drive or from media. The HP Recovery manager is open. By selecting Factory Reset, all the data and information on the hard drive will be erased and restored to its original state.

Next, click Next. You can start page displays by clicking Laptop or Desktop if you want to identify your product. Click the Submit button after typing the model name for your computer in the Or, enter the serial number field. Press Esc to cancel. Table of contents 1. How do I restore my HP laptop to factory settings windows vista?

Start the PC again after it has been rebooted. You will need to enter the administrator password and language settings if necessary. The computer should now be turned on.