Solved copy drivers to cd usb hdd

[richc46]

Those seem to be from Acer, only they can provide them.
I think that the bottom line is that you have to make a decision.
Either
Keep what you have
Perform a factory restoration
Format and lose some of the programs.

 

[billybellfoot]

ok thanks i think for the safety benefits of a format its worth losing those programs.
as for the drivers i will use driver max as you suggested do you know where i can get it from ?

thanks

 

[richc46]

How to Backup and Restore System Drivers - Page 2
Read carefully. There is a pay version with more features. I think you just need the free version.
Read the article.
If you decide to install, start with a system restore first, just in case of problems

How its done
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...-windows-drivers-from-one-machine-to-another/

 

[billybellfoot]

when you say do a system restore 1st do you mean system restore then install driver max? or make a restore point then install driver max? just to clarify

i will check out the links provided and get back

thanks ever so much you have been very helpfull throughout and i greatly appreciate it.

thanks

 

[richc46]

Make a restore point first. Things can and do go wrong. If Driver Max does not install properly, you do not like it or just want to get rid of it, you will be glad that you have a restore point. This is always good policy.

 

[billybellfoot]

ok. thanks. i think it makes restore points by itself when an update or software is installed is that ok or would i have to create my own?

also i used tutorial/documentation. from Dell Community

to create my windows installation usb

do you know if this method will this be ok?

thanks again

 

[richc46]

That ISO is the one that I give out when a member wants to reinstall, but some have experienced problems. If you get it to work, would you help other members by telling us exactly what steps you took.
I would not trust the automatic system restore, it does not always happen.

 

[billybellfoot]

oh is it? do you know if its the iso that causes the problems or the method of creating the iso or the method of creating the bootable thumb drive that is causing the problem?
i am using the same methods and software (imgburn and windows usb tool) and windows format to format the usb drive. but files taken from retail vista disc with sp1 and sp2 on it. have not tried to install using it yet. i have createdit but not tested as soon as i do i will certainly share how i managed it

ok so create my own restore point then.. ok i will do thanks again for all the help

 

[richc46]

The problem has always been the same, the CD does not boot. Some indicated that it worked with no problems.
Now the good news. We have a Dell employee as a member, Im sure he can help if there are problems. If you have a problem, post and I will get him to help us out.

 

[billybellfoot]

so if its only when a cd is created? could the ppl who are having probs with cd not try using the usb bootable thumb method? just a thought?
but when using imgburn i had to really take my time and research the steps as they could of been clearer when it came to inputting the values (like where there are 2 browse folder buttons) i know its highlited in red but could be easily missed when it came to the browse folder button for finding the etfsboot. file.

worth mentioning. first time i downloaded the digi river iso. the size was only small file 2nd time i downloaded it was much larger? thought it was strange at the time but just deleted the smaller and used the bigger could be that thats causing probs?

but then borrowed a copy of retail disc with sp2 in it so decided to go with that rather than the digi river sp1.iso
so never got to test the digi river one.

 

[billybellfoot]

im going to do the re-install today.

before i proceed there was a couple of things i would like to clarify.
i have used driver max to back up drivers (in zip file) to a usb thumb drive.
i used back up all drivers option (is that ok or shud i just have picked certain ones?) and same question for restoring them do i just restore all of them or just the ones that arent done after windows re-installs?
and do i restore drivers before any windows updates or after windows updates ?


also on the subject of vista iso installation problems using the dell comunity tutorial and software (wich is method and software ill be using) could it be that the "Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool" is only compatible with windows 7 iso ?

if you think there is any weight to that please let me know and i will re-think my re-install method before going ahead with the thumb drive i created. using Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool

thanks again

 

[billybellfoot]

how to enable boot from usb?

hi

if someone could assist it would be greatly appreciated.

i would like to boot from usb and am unsure how to change bios so as to boot from usb first
as i need to boot from usb first as i have created a bootable windows installation usb drive
because i have no cd/dvd drive

thanks

 

[richc46]

The iso problem seems to be with the boot. That would not be a vista v seven problem.You are better off going with the sp2. You avoid dozens of updates.

 

[billybellfoot]

hi rich firstly i would just like to say thankyou very much for all your help and advice throughout my problem
the other day in our conversation you said..

You do what is best for you. You can come here with any problems or questions. If I am not around we have a great group of guys and gals that will be glad to help.
Just take your time, dont do anything that you are unsure of, and you will have a grea OS. When it is all installed, you come back PM me, tell me that you have posted, and I will show you how to take care of your new set up.

i just wondered if now its all set up if you could still help me take care of my new set up?

thanks again

 

[richc46]

Of course I will. While I pull the data together, sould you mind sharing with the other members how you used the ISO to install the new System? Can you give us step by step intructions?

 

[richc46]

To maintain your computer



10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer
ignore, reg cleaners.



Steps that I did not notice on the guide include:



Running a scan disc before doing a defrag



Using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.



Making System Restore points, at least once a week



Makaing a system Image once a month (varies by user)



Not relying on your A/V common sense, should prevail. You know of many sites can cause a problem.



Do not use any reg cleaning or optimizing software.



Download and use Ccleaner about once every two months. Untick any registry entries.

http://www.piriform.com/



Download and use PSI, to to be sure that all of your software is up to date

http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/



If you follow these instructions, you will be trouble free for a long time to come.



Be sure to back up your hard drive about once a month (varies by user) and to keeep system restore points up to date.



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...er-performance



http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/81176-speed-up-performance-vista.html

Read and ask questions. That is the only reason that I am here.

 

[billybellfoot]

thanks for the tips and guides etc

we were talking the other day and you mentioned something regarding macrium reflect is this like a back up software. "bad i know but i have never used or needed any" but am giving it some serious thought after going through that install and all (130+) updates etc
dont want to go through it all again in a hurry.

also its rather a small pc (power wise) but its taking quite a long time to boot up. i have a laptop of similar spec (laptop intel celeron 540 1.86ghz 2gb ram vista basic) and that boots considerably quicker than this one (net-top intel atom n230 1.6ghz 2GB ram vista home premium) laptop boots in under 1 min nettop maybe 3 mins and dosent even display picture to monitor/lcd tv for 1min or more of that 3 mins? any advice tips on speeding up boot time?

thanks again

 

[richc46]

I thank you, too for your cooperation in an attempt to help others. Regarding your Boot problem, in order for you to get the best service from our Great Forum, may I suggest that you start a new thread with a new subject title. By doing so, others that may have answers my give adivce, too. This will not preclude from offering any helpful suggestions as well.
Macrium Is great software (that I use and has saved me). Make updates monthly so you always have a current one. If you have problem, just reinstall with the image, which includes updates, programs and everything else.

 

[billybellfoot]

ok thanks we start new thread on the boot prob thanks.

ok so macrium will give me a clone of everything as is now and say my hdd failed i could boot from that image using say an externall hdd (or say install a new internal drive and deploy the back up or clone onto that new internal drive using the clone off of the external hdd. as if nothing ever happened) is that right?

 

[billybellfoot]

method used to perform clean install of vista os using .iso bootable usb

items/software required :
working windows pc/laptop to create .iso and format and create bootable thumb drive
Retail vista install disc.
usb thumb drive (min. 4GB) "needs to be formatted"
imgburn software
Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool
driver max to back up drivers
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downloads
The Official ImgBurn Website
Microsoft Store Online
Driver update - Use DriverMax to update all your Windows PC drivers
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i used a vista retail disc with sp1 and sp2 incuded on the disc

IMGBURN to create the iso image of the vista retail disc.
(clear instructions how to achive this here.)
(http://en.community.dell.com/support...tal-river.aspx)

i then formated the 4GB usb thumb drive using windows (my computer right click format) select quick format and restore defaults then click format. once the format had completed i then used the iso i had created using imgburn along with Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool
to create a bootable usb windows installation thumb drive

and thats it you should have now created your bootable vista.iso bootable thumb drive...

i hope this tool helps you and good luck...


thanks to richc46 for all his help with this.