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Windows Vista [Vista will not boot after System Restore]

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by JT53, 2010/07/01.

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    JT53

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    I am having the same problem with windows vista. I was able to open in safe mode until I tried to restore back to the latest restore point. Now, I can't even do that. I tried reloading the display driver before attempting the restore, but that didn't work either. I now have a black screen and no computer. I am using an E-Machine (1116?) with ADM duo prossesor. Is there a way to fix this without losing all the memory? Please help.
     
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    Please do not tag onto the end of an existing thread even if you think that your issue is the same or similar - always start a new thread.

    Your post moved to a new thread.
     
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    JT53

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    Sorry for the post faux pas.

    Is there a way to save the memory? Perhaps by removing the HD and plugging it into another fully functional computer? Are there any ideas?
     
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    Connecting the hard drive to another computer should enable you to copy data (not memory :)) off the disk to another disk or burn to DVD/CD - providing that the drive is recognised by the other computer.

    Once you have recovered all your data - which you will surely back up in the future :) re-install the drive in the original computer and make a clean install or use a Recovery disk if supplied with the computer. The later will restore the computer to the state in which it was delivered to you.
     
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    Thanks Pete!
    I will try plugging the disk into an external device to retrieve the data. I have one that has another disk in it connected through a USB cable (you may see a pattern developing) to the malfunctioning unit. Is there any tricks to this procedure other than unplugging and swapping? A friend did it for me the last time this happened about three years ago and he said there was nothing to it. But I ain't him! Thanks again for your help.- Jim
     
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    Should be straightforward ....

    Open the external case - unplugged of course :)

    Carefull remove the power and data cables from the drive

    Connect up your duff drive and close the case.

    NB - this assumes that both drives are of the same type - the older IDE (PATA) or more current SATA. The connections for a PATA drive (ribbon data cable, molex power socket) and a SATA drive are not the same and are not interchangeable.
     
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    Great tip!
    If they are incompatible, I would have to buy a newer duff drive? Small price to pay for 18 months of procrastination. I should have been backing this stuff up all along. I will post how this eventually turns out. Thanks again for the advice.- Jim
     
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    No - you would need to buy an external case compatible with the duff drive. The whole object of putting the duff drive in an external case (or another computer) is to enable you to copy the required data off - clearly you need the use of another computer whether you slave the drive or install it in another computer. Or, from post #4 .....
    Of course you may prefer to replace the drive in which case once you have installed that and an OS the data from the old drive can be copied to the new - always assuming that the old drive is recognised by Windows.
     
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    Pete,
    As it turns out, my existing external case states SATA/IDE. I'm guessing that it will house either variety. I won't have time to proceed with this until next week, due to a hectic work schedule. Meanwhile, I am borrowing various computers as the chances present. I will let you know how it works. You have helped plenty on this and I deeply appreciate your expertise. –Jim
     
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    You're welcome :) - I will be off the Board for a few days from next Thurs pm until the following Wednesday.
     
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