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[StolenChips]

Hmm, I'll just need to follow this link tut: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html to get things done right?

 

[StolenChips]

Ignore my previous post. So, what disk should I buy? The recovery disk? What should I tell the vendor?

 

[Lorien]

No. To get Manufacturer recovery disks to restore to factory conditions (which is what is needed here), go to https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer and enter the required information to proceed. Based on the information you provide (and maybe more), they will provide exactly what you need. You can't just get these at the local computer store - only from the manufacturer.

Good luck!

 

[StolenChips]

Ohh wow -.- They said its invalid SNID -.- Nvm, tired of this. I'll just go to the shop and ask them for a reformat at 40$. Thanks mang.

 

[derekimo]

Ohh wow -.- They said its invalid SNID -.- Nvm, tired of this. I'll just go to the shop and ask them for a reformat at 40$. Thanks mang.

Are you putting the right numbers in?

How to find the Serial number of your Acer System

 

[Lorien]

You need more than just a reformat. All that does is wipe the hard drive clean. You need to re-install the Operating System and then re-activate it with your Product Key (which may or may not be required if using the Manufacturer's Recovery Disks). I don't think the shop is going to do that for $40 - but they might. Just be sure what you're getting for what you're spending.

 

[StolenChips]

I'm sure I entered the correct numbers.

So, I'll need to reinstall vista right?

 

[Lorien]

Hi StolenChips,

I believe that appears to be the case. I see no other choices. And it needs to be a clean install (or a return to factory conditions) as a repair/upgrade install will leave you with the same problem.

One possibility is if you are in a foreign country or the computer came from a foreign country - then it's possible the local computer doesn't recognize the codes because it doesn't have them for all locations. To be certain, try finding a website for the appropriate country and see if they have a similar page and try the numbers there - or contact technical support or customer service and explain the problem and see if they can help you (after all, it's very unlikely that the numbers really aren't valid if you're certain you read them right - an l and a 1 can look very similar if printed really small - and I've needed to input the Vista activation code probably 5 or 6 times because I always got one wrong (even with my reading glasses - I eventually used a magnifying glass).

One other option is if you can find a genuine Vista Installation Disk of the same bit size to borrow (and I'd copy it while I had the chance), then you can install with that disk (all genuine disks contain all versions of the same bit-size and which one is installed is controlled by your product key which you presumably have) and there's no cost. Do not download a disk from the internet (regardless of how tempting it may be) as it is illegal and, perhaps more important, you don't know what you're getting (the person who put it there could have added or changed all sorts of files and codes so you could never trust your system and/or it would have problems from the start).

Good luck!

 

[StolenChips]

So, I'll need a reinstall of vista? Can you simplifies your words? It's kinda hard to understand for a Computer noob =x

 

[Lorien]

Yes, you need to do a clean install of Vista (or a return to factory original conditions which is the same thing).

The rest of what I said gave you options to do that perhaps cheaper or at no cost.

Good luck!

 

[StolenChips]

Installation is just 35$ heheheh! Thanks mang! I love you!!!!