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xXxSL4Y3RxXx   07-07-2009 at 09:00:18 AM

I currently installed a new motherboard and my computer was unable to boot. (vista would crash with blue screen after loading). I downloaded a vista recovery dvd in order to boot with the dvd and repair vista but vista said it was unable to repair the problems. What other thing should i try? i am unable to reinstall windows using the downloaded dvd. Is there any way i can reinstall vista using the recovery partition on my hard drive? (No official recovery dvd was given to me) Please help!

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orangegator   07-07-2009 at 09:18:39 AM
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You can't just replace your motherboard and expect the os to work. You tried the repair, but it failed. Only option is to do a fresh install or put back the old motherboard. And if you were able to boot, you'd run into activation issues since it sounds like this was an oem computer and you put a non-oem motherboard.

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Bronze Motherboards badge Maziar   07-07-2009 at 09:26:13 AM
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Did your system work with XP ?

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xXxSL4Y3RxXx   07-07-2009 at 09:28:01 AM
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Ok i agree a clean install is necessary but how would i reinstall windows when no vista install dvd was given to me? Would purchasing a new copy of vista be the only fix?

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xXxSL4Y3RxXx   07-07-2009 at 09:29:33 AM
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The system i have came preinstalled with vista home premium 64bit. its an ibuypower by the way... and unfortunatley i dont have a copy of xp

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orangegator   07-07-2009 at 09:35:44 AM
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xXxSL4Y3RxXx wrote :

The system i have came preinstalled with vista home premium 64bit. its an ibuypower by the way... and unfortunatley i dont have a copy of xp



Since it's a custom built system, it probably has a full version of vista, not oem. In that case, contact ibuypower to get a full install disc. Otherwise, you'll need to buy a new copy.

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xXxSL4Y3RxXx   07-07-2009 at 09:39:07 AM
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Oh ok thanx... ill try contacting them. one last question though. what is one way to know whether i have a full or oem version of vista?

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evongugg   07-07-2009 at 05:59:26 PM
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If it came from a builder, it's an probably an OEM version.
You get the CD and license only.
The retail version has a box.
Same software, no support from Microsoft. Support from the manufacturer during the warranty period.


Message edited by evongugg on 07-07-2009 at 06:04:17 PM
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evongugg   07-07-2009 at 06:08:01 PM
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If it comes with a reinstallation DVD, you might not be able to use it, because it is tied to the specific computer. You would have to buy a OEM version at Newegg.

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