Warranty repair and backup for Vista Home Premium (VHP)

rjl24

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I hope this query makes sense.

Notebook going in for warranty servicing, replacement of fan.

I wish to store VHP system and Vista setup information on an external HDD.

Has anyone found a freeware or workaround to allow me to save and then restore my Vista settings and programs to a new default install of Vista?

I understand when my notebook is returned with a new fan, VHP will be at factory default status.

Files, documents and the like will already be on a backup HDD via Sync Toy 2.0.
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Am more concerned about the Vista setup and other aspects such as Windows Mail. Contacts, Windows Calendar, etc.

Will I have to reinstall all my programs and the like?

Suggestion welcome, use detailed instructions however, please.

Thanks in advance, Robert
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Notebook DV 6928
    Memory
    3 GB
    Hard Drives
    internal 250GB, external 160 GB
I guess I am not sure what you are asking. You can make a backup image of your computer, or back up individual parts. I am assuming you know that.

So what exactly is your question?

~Lordbob
 

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Thanks,
Besides something like Acronis True Image for everything, and Sync Toy 2.0 for documents and folders, is there a function within Vista to do this?

Or within Vista can I simply backup the system related settings?

I also wonder if it is suggested to reinstall everything and start anew?

Robert
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Notebook DV 6928
    Memory
    3 GB
    Hard Drives
    internal 250GB, external 160 GB
Oh ok you want to back up your settings...
Ok, well Vista Ultimate comes with a built in backup program (which is not nearly as good as W7)

I am not entirely sure, and I usually just clean and reinstall and fix the settings over about 2 days, and I'm set. Its not too hard, but it gets annoying.

Try this Backup Files tutorial, it might help you.


~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
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    Razer Tarantula
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    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
Somehow I agree it may be better to reinstall my programs and re set Vista with my ever developing knowledge.

Thanks for the link to the tutorial.

Thanks for your comments,
Robert
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Notebook DV 6928
    Memory
    3 GB
    Hard Drives
    internal 250GB, external 160 GB
No problem. I always prefer a fresh install just to clean out all the crap.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
Yeah I suppose. Sometimes that would indeed be nice....

Let us know what works.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
Thanks. Will do, just received shipping instructions for notebook to send it back to HP.

Will advise as time goes by.

Cheers,
RJL
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Notebook DV 6928
    Memory
    3 GB
    Hard Drives
    internal 250GB, external 160 GB
Cool. Glad you got it working.

~Lordbob
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
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