Q. I have a computer that is dual boot ubuntu and windows. I deleted the ubuntu partition and thus GRUB. I have a repair disk for windows 7 32-bit, and I just wanted to make sure that when I use this disk that it will boot me back into windows albeit without any of my programs or data. Again, i want to make sure that the repair disk is the correct disk, becuase there is also a backup disk and recovery disk and i don't know the differences or if recovery and repair are the same.
A. Recovery disk should do.
Boot Recovery CD and run up to three times automatic recovery with rebooting after each pass until no errors are reported.
All you have to do in your situation is to correct the Master Boot Record(MBR). This can be done manually over the recovery console with the command:
bootrec /FixMBR
(How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392)
The Repair disk should be same as the installed Windows - either 32 bit or 64 bit.
If installed system is 32 bit the Repair disk should be also 32 bit.
For all Windows 7 versions (Home, Pro, Ultimate) 32 bit and 64 bit there are only two repair disks -
one for 32 bit and a second for 64 bit.
Boot Recovery CD and run up to three times automatic recovery with rebooting after each pass until no errors are reported.
All you have to do in your situation is to correct the Master Boot Record(MBR). This can be done manually over the recovery console with the command:
bootrec /FixMBR
(How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392)
The Repair disk should be same as the installed Windows - either 32 bit or 64 bit.
If installed system is 32 bit the Repair disk should be also 32 bit.
For all Windows 7 versions (Home, Pro, Ultimate) 32 bit and 64 bit there are only two repair disks -
one for 32 bit and a second for 64 bit.
How can i change the administrator password in windows 7 if i forgot the one?
Q. As i forgot the administration password in user account of my windows 7 OS .how can i break or change this password
A. If you forgot the windows 7 password, tryt to reset the password with Windows Password Recovery tool, one of whose functions is to remove local administrator and user passwords on any Windows system,This password recovery tool is based on friendly GUI, even a computer novice can control the whole process freely. Besides, It helps to create a windows password reset CD, with which, you can remove the admin password even you have logged out the computer, yet no reinstalling, no data loss!
http://www.recoverlostpassword.com/products/windowspasswordrecoery.html
now you can get access to your computer again without the administrator password,after that,create a new user account with administrator access, remember your password!
http://www.recoverlostpassword.com/products/windowspasswordrecoery.html
now you can get access to your computer again without the administrator password,after that,create a new user account with administrator access, remember your password!
How do I remove the windows 8 consumer build?
Q. I installed the Windows 8 consumer build 8250 (not a dual boot). I need to know how to revert it back to windows 7 without losing my files. Is there any way to do this?
A. So another newbie here who tried out the beta version of Windows without taking the necessary precautions like creating a system image of the hard drive before installing Windows 8 over it, or installing Windows 8 on a separate partition.
If you didn't wipe out the recovery partition that will restore your computer to factory-fresh state then you are in luck:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f108/laptop-recovery-instructions-162525.html
But before you do that, you need to back up your files to a different storage like external hard drive, flash drive, DVD or on a separate partition in the hard drive other than drive C as all files in drive C will be erased. If you want to create a separate partition to put your data then use this:
http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm
If the recovery partition is no longer available, you can buy a set of recovery discs from the computer manufacturer. It usually costs $25-40.
Another option is to get hold of a Windows 7 installer disc and do a clean install. You will be like starting from scratch. I hope the Windows 7 product key written on the OEM sticker at the bottom of the laptop is still readable. If it's not then you will have to buy a new license.
If the product key is still readable, send me an email and I'll tell you where you can get a clean copy of a genuine Windows 7 installer, but you have to tell me what version (32 or 64-bit) and what edition you used to have.
After installing a fresh copy of Windows 7, you will need to reinstall all your applications. I also hope you still have their installers and license keys to the applications you paid for.
Again to remind you, back up your files whatever option you take as they will be erased if you leave them on your drive C.
If you need further help, send me an email through my profile.
If you didn't wipe out the recovery partition that will restore your computer to factory-fresh state then you are in luck:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f108/laptop-recovery-instructions-162525.html
But before you do that, you need to back up your files to a different storage like external hard drive, flash drive, DVD or on a separate partition in the hard drive other than drive C as all files in drive C will be erased. If you want to create a separate partition to put your data then use this:
http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm
If the recovery partition is no longer available, you can buy a set of recovery discs from the computer manufacturer. It usually costs $25-40.
Another option is to get hold of a Windows 7 installer disc and do a clean install. You will be like starting from scratch. I hope the Windows 7 product key written on the OEM sticker at the bottom of the laptop is still readable. If it's not then you will have to buy a new license.
If the product key is still readable, send me an email and I'll tell you where you can get a clean copy of a genuine Windows 7 installer, but you have to tell me what version (32 or 64-bit) and what edition you used to have.
After installing a fresh copy of Windows 7, you will need to reinstall all your applications. I also hope you still have their installers and license keys to the applications you paid for.
Again to remind you, back up your files whatever option you take as they will be erased if you leave them on your drive C.
If you need further help, send me an email through my profile.
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