OT: maybe????

[TAandy]

ok,
son's laptop is just out of warranty.
went through all the 'f8' restore, repair crap. nothing!!

tried the 'destructive restore!

ran for a couple of mins, said 'can't read vista.wim"


no repair cd/dvd

the built in restore doesn't work!

i got a window's cd with my laptop.
entered the product key, WRONG!!
why????

 

[TAandy]

sorry, but why should i pay about £35 for recovery media? even the damn 'hidden' partition, now isn't!!!


HELP, PLEASE!!!! SOMEBODY!!

 

[Alyx]

Many recovery CDs are made with specific laptop models in mind. When the CD is booting they will often check the hardware to see if it is correct and won't work if its not.

Another possible problem with your CDs is that the product key may be a different type, like using a XP pro key in XP Home, won't work.

 

[Insidious]

That key is only going to work if you are doing a new install using that CD. The install that came on the PC is an image from tape. The key is embedded (and different).

-Sid

 

[TAandy]

Originally posted by: Insidious
That key is only going to work if you are doing a new install using that CD. The install that came on the PC is an image from tape. The key is embedded (and different).

-Sid

problem is, he didn't get a cd/dvd.
the reinstall stuff was on the (now visible) recovery partition.
don't even get the option now when i press 'f8'

but, i'm a bit confused here, and i've checked this on my pc's, why the hell is the product key on the box different than what's on the OS????

ok, i can see all the files on the previously hidden partition, is there any way i can mount them and boot?

 

[TAandy]

when i installed from the cd i got, my lappy has vista premium btw, it did install as vista basic, which was on his, so no change there

 

[Smoke]

Originally posted by: TAandy
ok, i can see all the files on the previously hidden partition, is there any way i can mount them and boot?

The laptop may be out of warranty but the company that made the computer may still offer you some assistance in recovering the OS. Give them a call and ask really nice.

Alternatively, you can visit the manufacturer's website and see if they have a SUPPORT section that may outline the method you need to follow.

Who made the laptop?

 

[TAandy]

Originally posted by: Smoke

Originally posted by: TAandy
ok, i can see all the files on the previously hidden partition, is there any way i can mount them and boot?

The laptop may be out of warranty but the company that made the computer may still offer you some assistance in recovering the OS. Give them a call and ask really nice.

Alternatively, you can visit the manufacturer's website and see if they have a SUPPORT section that may outline the method you need to follow.

Who made the laptop?

it's an EI SYSTEMS 3090 CELM420

Sorry for the late response, might just try and put XP on the damn thing

 

[TAandy]

MY lappy, which works fine on battery, they were supposed to come get it and repair the power supply.
did they arrive>? ah heck off, they did not

 

[Smoke]

I couldn't find any help for you.

Your best bet is to probably install XP as you said.

 

[TAandy]

Originally posted by: Smoke
I couldn't find any help for you.

Your best bet is to probably install XP as you said.

Thanks Smoke :beer: