Sweet! Great to hear you are now in working order Sumer.
--
Andre
Blog:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2E9D88DC-83C7-47A6-9C46-CD8CA5E22E39@xxxxxx
Quote:
> Great, it worked perfectly.
>
> Thanks very much for your patient support.
>
> I have completely restored the shadow image, what a time and stress saver.
>
> The shadow image was from 4 Sep 07, I now need to restore the data and
> files
> between then and 20 Nov 07 when the disaster occurred. Hopefully this
> will
> go smoothly.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
> Quote:
>> When your Computer is starting up, insert your Windows Vista installation
>> DVD, it should prompt you to boot from it by striking a key on your
>> keyboard. If that option is not available, you need to go into your BIOS
>> and
>> set your boot options to boot from your Optical drive.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:4AA5479E-5331-47F5-A31B-0ED1DC759547@xxxxxx Quote:
>> > Ah OK , thanks.
>> >
>> > When you say 'and boot from it' in your instructions, how do I boot
>> > from
>> > the
>> > DVD?
>> >
>> > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Well, you are doing it wrong, you need to use your Windows Vista DVD
>> >> to
>> >> accomplish a Windows Vista Complete PC Restore, please view the link I
>> >> provided you.
>> >> --
>> >> Andre
>> >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> >> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> >> "Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:C9B19E60-DFED-48A5-9C9B-734B2CC1187B@xxxxxx
>> >> >I am attempting the full restore from a backup on an external hard
>> >> >drive
>> >> >
>> >> > I used F8 to get to this screen:
>> >> >
>> >> > 'Advanced Boot Options
>> >> >
>> >> > Choose Advanced Options for: Microsoft Windows Vista
>> >> >
>> >> > (use the arrow keys to highlight your choice.)
>> >> >
>> >> > Safe Mode (highlighted)
>> >> > Safe Mode with Networking
>> >> > Safe Mode with Command Prompt
>> >> >
>> >> > Enable Boot Logging
>> >> > Enable low-resolution video (640x480)
>> >> > Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
>> >> > Directory Services Restore Mode
>> >> > Debugging Mode
>> >> > Disable automatic restart on system failure
>> >> > Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
>> >> >
>> >> > Start Windows Normally'
>> >> >
>> >> > Where to from here?
>> >> >
>> >> > My apologies for lack of knowledge.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Its not in Safe Mode, this is after you have booted from your DVD
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> selected your Language:
>> >> >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...DB!16507.entry
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Andre
>> >> >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> >> >> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> >> >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> >> >> "Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:ABAB8C0A-2C76-4501-9E75-4FB62549084E@xxxxxx
>> >> >> >I am attempting full PC restore for Vista Ultimate
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I am on the the Advanced Boot Options screen for Vista.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Safe Mode
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > The windows help instructions say:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On the Advanced Boot Options menu, use the arrow keys to
>> >> >> > highlight
>> >> >> > Repair
>> >> >> > your computer, and then press ENTER.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > There is not an option that says 'Repair your computer'.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Any ideas on how I should proceed?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >> >
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