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    Vista Recovery

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SteveOh, Jan 1, 2010.

  1. SteveOh

    SteveOh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    My windows have broken down and the thing with vista if you want to reinstall it you must format the hdd, how do i save the files? btw ive got an external hdd if that helps. Thanks for the help
     
    SteveOh, Jan 1, 2010
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    steelroots7xe Notebook Evangelist

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    How exactly has your windows broken down? Can you access the desktop or start menu? Usually, you can try reformatting your HDD by restoring your factory image instead of doing a full reformat and re-installing everything from scratch. Restoring your factory image formats your HDD but uses a hidden partition containing settings it had from the factory to restore it to the state it was in when you first purchased it.
     
    steelroots7xe, Feb 3, 2010
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    You will need to get an Enclosure for your hdd, then put the hdd in there, then get your files off.
     
    Joel, Mar 15, 2010
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