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moriz · Aug 11, 2008, 01:30 PM // 13:30

well, HP computers do not come with actual installation disks. what they'll do is partition off a section of your harddrive and use that as a "recovery" partition, which merely restores the computer to its initial settings. this can cause some serious problems, since it is not a true reinstallation.

fortunately, HP does supply you with the vista CD key. it's located on a sticker on the side of your computer. if you want to have a true reformat, get a vista home premium installation disk (either from the internet or borrow from a friend), reformat the computer, and install using your own CD key.

Dawn Angelheart · Aug 11, 2008, 01:42 PM // 13:42

Hmmm yeah i dont know anyone else with a vista disk, and i doubt id be able to procure one from the internet...
im about to uninstall gw and re-install and see what happens.
if that doesnt work.. i have no idea what to do.
me not knowing what i was going on.. i thought just restoring the computer
to factory settings would work. and if not. its only a month old.
ill just use the warrenty to replace the computer.

Dawn Angelheart · Aug 11, 2008, 01:56 PM // 13:56

i didnt get a vista cd with my computer..
will re-formatting help tho?

moriz · Aug 11, 2008, 02:10 PM // 14:10

reformatting without a real installation disk will just mean you'll have an unusable computer. i'd let you use my MSDN vista downloader... however, it's vista business, which won't work for you.

you might be able to pick up a vista installation disk from a small computer store for $10, since it's only the CD key that's valuable.

Dawn Angelheart · Aug 11, 2008, 02:17 PM // 14:17

okay say im to reformatt. i have 2 code on my PC.
one says PROD: ------
and the other SN: -------
which is the vista key?

moriz · Aug 11, 2008, 02:36 PM // 14:36

whichever one is divided into 5 character chunks.

or, the one that fits.

Dawn Angelheart · Aug 11, 2008, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Well.. i formatted everything. started from scratch now. just doing -image atm will be at it a few hours i expect. thanks for all the help guys.
Ever need anything in game.. Just Pm my IGN.
simple as that ill be happy to repay the time spent trying to help me.

Brianna · Aug 11, 2008, 07:58 PM // 19:58

No need to repay, we're here to help - it's what we do.

Hopefully the reformat will work, glad you got it going.