Recovery DVD Vista

Ex-Para · 07-10-2009, 12:01 PM

If I delete Vista completely would my recovery DVD that come with it be able to recover it if I wanted to do this.

pat mcgroin · 07-10-2009, 05:07 PM

It depends.
is it a Dell Or HP or other pre configured machine?
With out more info it sure is difficult to know what you are trying to do.

What is wrong with Vista that makes you want to start over?

**jcgriff2** · 07-11-2009, 12:09 AM

If the Recovery DVD(s) is an image of the system, it should restore the system to factory default settings - the way it was when you 1st opened the box and turned it on.

As pat mcgroin asked, why do you/ would you want to delete Vista?

Ex-Para · 07-11-2009, 09:51 AM

The computer a laptop is a ASUS X58Cseries I bought new as it was very cheap to aid me with my business but I don't need Vista. With other computers I got an installation CD and going back as for as Win3.1 floppies. With the ASUS I only got a recovery CD and I don't no if I can re-install with this if I needed to after I have wiped it off like I did the others. I never have re-installed but would like the option, I am the sort of person who hangs on to bent nails in case I may need them. On the back of the ASUS there is a sticker with the product Key so what do you think about being able to re-install and thank you for the replies.

usasma · 07-14-2009, 11:06 AM

How many Asus recovery CD's do you have?
Are they factory labelled?
What are they labelled?
Do you have a recovery partition on your Asus laptop?

Ex-Para · 07-14-2009, 12:15 PM

I only have the one but I now have my answer, I deleted Vista from the hard drive with Gpart and it would not recover it. So if I now need Vista I have to by a new install disc but they are getting cheaper.

usasma · 07-14-2009, 12:17 PM

It's cheaper to contact the system manufacturer for restore disks than it is to buy a copy of Vista. I haven't done it with Asus, but the disks are usually $20 to $30 (US) from other manufacturers.

Ex-Para · 07-14-2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks but its unlikely that I will ever need any microsoft OS

07-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ex-Para Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 127 OS: Ubuntu, Knoppix, XP. Vista.	Recovery DVD Vista If I delete Vista completely would my recovery DVD that come with it be able to recover it if I wanted to do this.

07-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
pat mcgroin Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 475 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Recovery DVD Vista It depends. is it a Dell Or HP or other pre configured machine? With out more info it sure is difficult to know what you are trying to do. What is wrong with Vista that makes you want to start over?

07-11-2009, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 9,802 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Recovery DVD Vista If the Recovery DVD(s) is an image of the system, it should restore the system to factory default settings - the way it was when you 1st opened the box and turned it on. As pat mcgroin asked, why do you/ would you want to delete Vista? __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ October 2009

07-11-2009, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ex-Para Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 127 OS: Ubuntu, Knoppix, XP. Vista.	Re: Recovery DVD Vista The computer a laptop is a ASUS X58Cseries I bought new as it was very cheap to aid me with my business but I don't need Vista. With other computers I got an installation CD and going back as for as Win3.1 floppies. With the ASUS I only got a recovery CD and I don't no if I can re-install with this if I needed to after I have wiped it off like I did the others. I never have re-installed but would like the option, I am the sort of person who hangs on to bent nails in case I may need them. On the back of the ASUS there is a sticker with the product Key so what do you think about being able to re-install and thank you for the replies.

07-14-2009, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
usasma Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT, USA Posts: 1,572 OS: Vista (x64); Win7 (x32 & x64)	Re: Recovery DVD Vista How many Asus recovery CD's do you have? Are they factory labelled? What are they labelled? Do you have a recovery partition on your Asus laptop? __________________ aka John MVP Windows - Desktop Experience "There are very few problems in life that can't be fixed by the proper application of high explosives" If I haven't replied in 48 hours, please send me a PM.

07-14-2009, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ex-Para Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 127 OS: Ubuntu, Knoppix, XP. Vista.	Re: Recovery DVD Vista I only have the one but I now have my answer, I deleted Vista from the hard drive with Gpart and it would not recover it. So if I now need Vista I have to by a new install disc but they are getting cheaper.

07-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
usasma Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeastern CT, USA Posts: 1,572 OS: Vista (x64); Win7 (x32 & x64)	Re: Recovery DVD Vista It's cheaper to contact the system manufacturer for restore disks than it is to buy a copy of Vista. I haven't done it with Asus, but the disks are usually $20 to $30 (US) from other manufacturers. __________________ aka John MVP Windows - Desktop Experience "There are very few problems in life that can't be fixed by the proper application of high explosives" If I haven't replied in 48 hours, please send me a PM.

07-14-2009, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ex-Para Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 127 OS: Ubuntu, Knoppix, XP. Vista.	Re: Recovery DVD Vista Thanks but its unlikely that I will ever need any microsoft OS