My computer crashed, was running Vista 64bit. Replaced drive but cant find recovery disks. Will these install ok ? I know nothing about computers!
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This is a Dell Vista Reinstallation disc, but can be used as a clean new install. Do you know how to install a operating system? If so, you can format and do a clean install with this.
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Only if your recovery disc contains an operating system. 80 gb is fairly small theses days.
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You can hook up the drive but you might need a recovery program - I suggest "icare" - good program.
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I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
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Yes, but you will need the product code for the OS on the unit if your using a recovery disc. If you have the original install disc, then the code should be on it or on the side of the computer.
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Thank you Kenneth.....if I bought a new laptop with Windows 7 and 64 bit OS, would the programs in my current 32 bit Vista machine work--or other 32 bit programs?
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If you go to crucial.com, you can enter your make/model and it will tell you which products will work. This is very similar to system I installed the drive in, no problems, huge performance boost. But double check crucial ' s site before purchasing.
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if you have the bootable installation disk or USB, there'll be a prompt that will ask you: install the OS, restore from Time machine or enter Disk utility. Good luck!
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I think mine shipped Win7 Home x64 - so you could wipe out the entire HD/OS and reinstall with x86, but it would be quite a task if you weren't savvy.
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There is actually only one disk for all versions of Vista being shipped. You have the option to install the 32 or 64 bit version, other than that the version you can install, basic, premium, ultimate, is determined by your cd key.
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I replaced one drive and added a second. Both were recognized and ran fine. Internal drives are recognized by ROM when you boot up. If you want to burn music,DVDs, etc. , most computers come withat least some media software. There is a lot of 3rd party software for general and specific tasks.
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Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the... » Read More Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. « Show Less
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It depends on which seller you buy it from. Mine did. Look at the items the seller lists that the PC comes with. A good seller will include a recovery disc with any PC.
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This recovery disk is for windows only. if you are having problems with windows then this disk will help.
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Shawn Slater is correct you have to make the windows seven recovery disks yourself. it is very easy
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Thank you. So I ordered the drive and followed instructions for installing but it is not recognized by Windows 7 and the trouble shooting guide is useless. Then I tried it on a laptop running Vista and it started installing but finally gave up saying to contact the manufacturer. This is the 3rd time I have bought an item based on information from persons who claim to own the product that turned out to be a big mistake
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If you had a windows 7 disk and key, it should not be a problem. Do a quick google search though. I know on the past the difference between xp and vista/7 there was a chipset driver that needed installed with it which lead to a giant hassle. As long as the chipsets are the same you are good to go.