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Offline Dragon Tamer

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Repairing OS
« on: March 24, 2015, 10:02:36 PM »
I have a question for all the smarter people.

If I have a 32 bit OS but a 64 bit OS disk, can I still use that disk to repair the OS?

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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2015, 11:42:25 PM »
I don't think so, but you can download the 32-bit ISO image from Microsoft. Any win 32 install disc will do, as long as it matches your version.
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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2015, 04:23:18 AM »
Chalenge is right, although you might be able to use some of the repair functions. For a repair install the bit depth has to match. For a clean reinstall your Product Key should be valid for both 32 and 64 bit versions. I'm not 100% sure for some OEM's, though.

You didn't mention which OS you have, but here's the link for Win7: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery. It may not accept OEM product keys, though, but trying is free. Another link for various Win7 versions is here: http://46.165.222.204/Windows%207/Eng/. For more links and information, this is a good read: http://best-windows.vlaurie.com/boot-disks.html#full. The last link also explains how to make a bootable Repair disk which basically is an install disk without the install function. It can be used to repair a non-booting OS. For Win7 the direct link is here: http://windows7tips.com/windows-7-backup.html. This can be created with any other computer with the same OS.

Again, not knowing about your computer, the ready built brand ones have a repair and reinstall section on the hard disk which can be accessed by a certain button at startup.


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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2015, 02:44:51 PM »
I'm trying to repair a version of Windows XP. I left it out on purpose because I was trying to avoid lectures aboit upgrading, which isn't really an option on account of the fact that I have no money.

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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2015, 10:15:11 PM »
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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 02:32:03 AM »
If all else fails you can make your computer dual boot Windows 10. It's free for the time being and works well enough for games.
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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2015, 11:53:48 AM »
If all else fails you can make your computer dual boot Windows 10. It's free for the time being and works well enough for games.

That's what I have, ironically I can't boot to the original OS because it's so broken Win10 doesn't seem to recognize it. At least I'm hoping that's what's wrong. I had to break Windows 10 because I couldn't even get the system to boot to the CD drive.

On the other hand, I finally found the system restore disks that came with the computer.

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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2015, 02:32:03 PM »
Tamer, if it makes you feel any better, exactly the same thing happened to me when I tried to make a Win7+XP dual booting system. Fortunately the 7 was able to read the XP hard disk (yes, I even installed a fresh HDD for the 7) so I could copy my valuables easily. And I even read some instructions before installing...

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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2015, 03:34:39 PM »
When I first installed Win10, everything was working fine. It would dual boot without any issues and I could reach across the partitions without any trouble. XP got a virus though through a program I was recommended. I had to disconnect from the internet and boot into safe mode just to get on top of the situation. I finally got it cleared out but I'm assuming it took some system files with it because the dual boot option went away after this incident.

This isn't the first time I've dealt with a virus trashing a system, but it's the first time it's happened on a dual boot PC. I'm just hoping I can have everything fixed for in time for the scenario, and so that I can get back on top of my homework.

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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2015, 12:55:46 AM »
When I first installed Win10, everything was working fine. It would dual boot without any issues and I could reach across the partitions without any trouble. XP got a virus though through a program I was recommended. I had to disconnect from the internet and boot into safe mode just to get on top of the situation. I finally got it cleared out but I'm assuming it took some system files with it because the dual boot option went away after this incident.

This isn't the first time I've dealt with a virus trashing a system, but it's the first time it's happened on a dual boot PC. I'm just hoping I can have everything fixed for in time for the scenario, and so that I can get back on top of my homework.

The problem is that if you try to reinstall XP completely after messing it up it will nuke Win10 with it probably. I doubt XP can handle a dualboot situation. It's possible since both are Microsoft products but I doubt it.

It's time to let go of the XP. As you've seen it's nothing but a virus hoover nowadays.
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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2015, 01:41:07 PM »
Yikes! yea, if your running XP and going online You are going to get a virus. Only reason I can see needing xp for nowadays is for something like an old C&C.
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Re: Repairing OS
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2015, 08:52:04 AM »
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