Solved Help -- Uninstall 2nd Vista OS

daredevil95

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Hi, I'm new to the Vista forum. As you would guess I have a problem that brought me here. I am no way a computer expert. I had a problem with my computer today. My original problem was a red X over my volume control. I couldn't get my volume to work. When prompted to enable and I clicked ok....nothing happened. After trying to fix this for several hours I reinstalled my Vista operating system(disk came with computer). This did not turn out well. I will explain as best I can....I'm not a computer literate person...hopefully this experience will enhance me. Now, when I start the computer...during the boot I get a choice of 2 vistas. One vista link takes me to my original Vista OS which everything works, but the sound or during start up boot if I choose the other choice I get my newly installed Vista OS and nothing works on that OS. I had to create a new user ID for the 2nd OS. I Can't log onto internet or even find my wireless internet connection on the 2nd OS. I want to remove this new/2nd Vista OS....the sound works, but nothing else works or has to be set up and at the same time this new install filled up my memory.....I have no space remaining....the "E" memory bar is filled and completely red. Could someone help me/instruct me to remove the 2nd Vista OS I installed. I think it will be easier to fix the sound on original Vista install. Any help/advice will be appreciated.
 

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Welcome
It is actually not as hard as it seems
How to Remove a 2nd Copy of Vista From a Computer | eHow.com

Before you start you may want to back up your stuff, just in case.
You will lose all your stuff that is on the Vista install that you remove.

If you have a problem and have to reinstall the Operating System, post, so you do not make the same error again. You dont want to have 2 Vistas, again.
 

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WOW......THANKS......WOW.....THANKS......that was easy.......you saved my life!!!!!!:D
 

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Hey checked your profile, Im in CT, too.
 

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Glad to help out. Have a Happy New Year.
 

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Happy new year!!!
 

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You too. Take care. I hope that I can solve the sound problem
 

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You too. Take care. I hope that I can solve the sound problem

I've been working on it non-stop....several reboots and no luck. When I click on the speaker I get a "audio service not running"....any ideas??
 

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Thanks again.

I'm in Milford. truly appreciate the help!!

lol Our next village is Milford. Just a Milford across the pond :)

Cool....hope to vacation in UK....soon! I want to go to a taping of the show "TOP GEAR" and check out HMS Victory.....and lots of other sights.

If you go to that area of Britain, you will be quite near to Milford! And me! lol. HMS Victory is in the town of my second choice of senior schools, and Top Gear is even closer! Literally just in the woods near Milford! lol
 

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lol Our next village is Milford. Just a Milford across the pond :)

Cool....hope to vacation in UK....soon! I want to go to a taping of the show "TOP GEAR" and check out HMS Victory.....and lots of other sights.

If you go to that area of Britain, you will be quite near to Milford! And me! lol. HMS Victory is in the town of my second choice of senior schools, and Top Gear is even closer! Literally just in the woods near Milford! lol

Sounds like a nice place to live. I'm definitely going to check out Milford and Stratford. Both towns here in CT are next to each other.....named after UK towns back in the 1600's.
 

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