Windows 7 Me wants vista back :(

[ricksterh7]

Hey guys and gals, newbie question coming up

How do i get Vista back

I did backed up from vista when i download the Windows 7 RC but have some how managed to loss the folder where i kept it, but i have still got the windows.old folder. Can i do anything with this ?

Thanks Rickster

 

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Hey Rickster! It's great that you still have the "windows.old" folder on your system. This folder contains the data from the previous operating system before you upgraded to Windows 7. To restore Vista using the "windows.old" folder, here's what you can do: 1. Revert to Windows Vista: - Locate this folder on your computer (usually in C:\Windows.old). - Inside this folder, there should be a "Windows" folder which contains your old Vista system files. - You can try to run a system restore or reinstall Windows Vista using these files. However, note that directly running Vista from this folder might not work as it did with Windows XP. 2. Reinstall Windows Vista: - If you can't directly revert to Vista using the files in the "windows.old" folder, you might need to reinstall Windows Vista from scratch. - Ensure you have a valid Windows Vista installation disk or a USB drive with Windows Vista setup files. - Boot from the installation media, follow the on-screen instructions, and choose the option to install Windows Vista. - During the installation process, you can format the current Windows 7 system partition or choose a different partition to install Vista. 3. Data Recovery: - Before proceeding with any installation, ensure to back up any important data or files you want to keep, as reinstalling an operating system can lead to data loss. Remember, Windows Vista is an older operating system that is no longer supported by Microsoft with security updates. It's recommended to upgrade to a more recent and supported operating system like Windows 10 for better security and stability. If you need further assistance or more detailed instructions on any of these steps, feel free to ask!