I was just wondering if it's possible to get a backup disc for my XP Media Center Edition on my pc. I was normally using the backup on the partitioned part of the hard drive that comes with it but I was trying to install Windows Vista to an external hard drive last night which would install but not work correctly. Then when I unhooked the drive and just went back to normal I don't have anyway to reload the backup utility like I did before. I can still load my old Windows but now I also have a choice to load the new windows which doesn't work. Is there any way to remove this and go back to normal or order a back up disc for MCE.
I don't want to lose media center as I use it for my XBOX360 so that's why I"m asking. I couldn't understand why it would isntall to the external hard drive but then everytime I tried to load Vista from it it would get to the loading screen and then just continuously reboot the pc.
I have seen these problems before. The only way that you might solve this problem is by deleting the partition and then reinstalling your old windows on your computer. You may try to call Dell about obtaining a backup cd, but I don't know If could help you.
I contacted them and I think they are sending me out a dispatch of the backup cds. I was given a number and stuff I could use to check on the progress so I will give it a week and see if they come in.
Do a start run and type "msconfig" and go to the boot tab and hit "check all boot paths" and it should return the Vista boot path that is no longer there, and you can delete it. Reboot to see if it is cured. Vista also puts a 'Boot" folder on your "C" drive which you can delete after you have solved the boot problem with msconfig.
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Posted June 18th, 2006 00:00