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Vista recovery freezes during format

Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by Funkyecat, Feb 20, 2015.

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  1. Funkyecat

    Funkyecat Thread Starter

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    I don't know if you can help. Dell will not let me sign in for a forum account.
    A dear friend died and I was given his Dell Inspiron Laptop w/Vista on it.
    Not knowing his password, etc. the laptop let's me in and occasionally defaults to the sign in page.
    I was going to perform a recovery since I am preparing this for a charity (as I do for schools, etc.) During the Recovery session the computer freezes about 1/5 the way and I get an error message with no notes.
     
    Funkyecat, Feb 20, 2015
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  2. flavallee

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    What's the model number of that Dell Inspiron laptop?

    What's the "service tag" number and/or "express service code" number on it?

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    How exactly are you trying to do a factory restore in it?

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    flavallee, Feb 22, 2015
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  3. Funkyecat

    Funkyecat Thread Starter

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    Inspiron 1545
    No service tag etc.
    I was using the recovery partition.
     
    Funkyecat, Feb 22, 2015
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    Dell Inspiron 1545

    If the sticker with those numbers are missing, they'll be listed in the BIOS.

    What's the exact Windows version on the COA sticker?

    It's possible the built-in recovery partition is damaged or there's an unknown hardware issue.

    If you live in the U.S.A. and want to purchase a factory restore disc kit for it, you can get it here.

    Navigate to Dell - Laptop - Inspiron - 1545, then select the Windows version on the COA sticker.

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    flavallee, Feb 22, 2015
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