Great Windows Reinstall Program!

[OREALLY]

I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

Oreally

 

[Juan Wei]

OREALLY has written on 4/29/2013 2:21 PM:

I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

Do you mean these?

<http://www.w7forums.com/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads-t12325.html>

 

[OREALLY]

I BELIEVE THIS IS IT. MICROSOFT HAD TO VALIDATE WINDOWS...SO I DON'T KNOW IF
THIS CAN BE USED INDEPENDENTLY IF ONE NEEDS TO REINSTALL WINDOWS?



"Juan Wei" wrote in message
OREALLY has written on 4/29/2013 2:21 PM:

I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort was
a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all
I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now
available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

Do you mean these?

<http://www.w7forums.com/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-image-downloads-t12325.html>

 

[Juan Wei]

I'm surprised that it reinstalled Windows without killing your installed
programs!

OREALLY has written on 4/29/2013 3:05 PM:

 

[Paul]

I'm surprised that it reinstalled Windows without killing your installed
programs!

If this "tool" did a repair install, there could be a Windows.old
directory. I would look to see how many "Windows" directories there
are. The "excess" one, can be removed by Disk Cleanup. Try looking
for special cleanup options in Disk Cleanup. Don't try removing
it yourself, as that's the "dumb way" to do it. If you really
wanted to try that "dumb way", it would be much easier to
delete Windows.old style directories, using a Linux LiveCD.
As the Linux LiveCD, ignores all permissions (That's
why I like it. It's like a sledge hammer.) I don't know
how many roadblocks there would be, to tossing that
directory in the trash. It would likely be a disaster.
Disk Cleanup is what I'd try first.

I think in Windows 8, there might be some option for
Windows 8 to detect the Windows.old has existed for
more than 30 days, and schedule it for deletion. Or
something. But for other OSes, if a Windows.old gets
created (as a fallback), you delete it manually at
your leisure.

Another possible name for the folder, might involve
"Windows" and "BT".

You'd be surprised, how much stuff is in there.

*******

Step 21 and Step 22, detail what to do for cleanup.
This is where I saw the topic mentioned.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

OREALLY has written on 4/29/2013 3:05 PM:

Paul

 

[Johnny]

If this "tool" did a repair install, there could be a Windows.old
directory. I would look to see how many "Windows" directories there
are. The "excess" one, can be removed by Disk Cleanup. Try looking
for special cleanup options in Disk Cleanup. Don't try removing
it yourself, as that's the "dumb way" to do it. If you really
wanted to try that "dumb way", it would be much easier to
delete Windows.old style directories, using a Linux LiveCD.
As the Linux LiveCD, ignores all permissions (That's
why I like it. It's like a sledge hammer.) I don't know
how many roadblocks there would be, to tossing that
directory in the trash. It would likely be a disaster.
Disk Cleanup is what I'd try first.

I think in Windows 8, there might be some option for
Windows 8 to detect the Windows.old has existed for
more than 30 days, and schedule it for deletion. Or
something. But for other OSes, if a Windows.old gets
created (as a fallback), you delete it manually at
your leisure.

Another possible name for the folder, might involve
"Windows" and "BT".

You'd be surprised, how much stuff is in there.

*******

Paul

Disk Cleanup works fine. I did a clean install recently and removed
windows.old. 66 gigabytes.

 

[...winston]

"OREALLY" wrote in message I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!
It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user configured settings in installed programs.

 

[OREALLY]

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on the
phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows authorization
page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!
It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is used
to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user configured
settings in installed programs.

 

[Roy Smith]

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on
the phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows
authorization page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message
I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort
was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is
used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user
configured settings in installed programs.

Probably what happened was that Microsoft gave you a new product key.
What came on your PC was an OEM install of Windows and the product key
only works with an OEM install DVD. What you downloaded was a retail
install DVD ISO image and so your existing product key wouldn't work
with it and you needed a retail product key instead.


--

Roy Smith
Windows 8 64-Bit
Thunderbird 17.0.5
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:39:54 AM

 

[OREALLY]

Just wondering if there is a way to retrieve this product key? It could come
in handy.



"Roy Smith" wrote in message

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on
the phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows
authorization page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message
I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort
was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all
I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now
available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is
used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user
configured settings in installed programs.

Probably what happened was that Microsoft gave you a new product key.
What came on your PC was an OEM install of Windows and the product key
only works with an OEM install DVD. What you downloaded was a retail
install DVD ISO image and so your existing product key wouldn't work
with it and you needed a retail product key instead.


--

Roy Smith
Windows 8 64-Bit
Thunderbird 17.0.5
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:39:54 AM

 

[Leala]

Just wondering if there is a way to retrieve this product key? It could
come in handy.

<big snip>

Belarc Adviser will give you all the keys to your installed programs and
much more.BB

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

 

[...winston]

Software is available to find the installed o/s product key but...

If the original system was an OEM version the key used by MSFT Support was (should have been if following their policy) a
single-use key...once activated it can't be reused.
- that does not preclude the ability to use a Windows 7 DVD (created from the iso file or any same version Win7 DVD) to clean or
repair install Windows though if a single-use key then a phone call would be necessary to activate Windows (after explaining the
purpose and reason).

--
....winston
msft mvp consumer apps


"OREALLY" wrote in message
Just wondering if there is a way to retrieve this product key? It could come
in handy.



"Roy Smith" wrote in message

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on
the phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows
authorization page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message
I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort
was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is
used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user
configured settings in installed programs.

Probably what happened was that Microsoft gave you a new product key.
What came on your PC was an OEM install of Windows and the product key
only works with an OEM install DVD. What you downloaded was a retail
install DVD ISO image and so your existing product key wouldn't work
with it and you needed a retail product key instead.


--

Roy Smith
Windows 8 64-Bit
Thunderbird 17.0.5
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:39:54 AM

 

[OREALLY]

Have to wonder how much $$ it would cost to simply re-activate. Any idea?



"...winston" wrote in message
Software is available to find the installed o/s product key but...

If the original system was an OEM version the key used by MSFT Support was
(should have been if following their policy) a
single-use key...once activated it can't be reused.
- that does not preclude the ability to use a Windows 7 DVD (created from
the iso file or any same version Win7 DVD) to clean or
repair install Windows though if a single-use key then a phone call would be
necessary to activate Windows (after explaining the
purpose and reason).

--
....winston
msft mvp consumer apps


"OREALLY" wrote in message
Just wondering if there is a way to retrieve this product key? It could come
in handy.



"Roy Smith" wrote in message

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on
the phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows
authorization page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message
I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort
was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all
I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now
available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is
used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user
configured settings in installed programs.

Probably what happened was that Microsoft gave you a new product key.
What came on your PC was an OEM install of Windows and the product key
only works with an OEM install DVD. What you downloaded was a retail
install DVD ISO image and so your existing product key wouldn't work
with it and you needed a retail product key instead.


--

Roy Smith
Windows 8 64-Bit
Thunderbird 17.0.5
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:39:54 AM

 

[...winston]

Nope. Ask them next time you call. It should be comparable to the cost of a license/product key.



--
....winston
msft mvp consumer apps


"OREALLY" wrote in message
Have to wonder how much $$ it would cost to simply re-activate. Any idea?



"...winston" wrote in message
Software is available to find the installed o/s product key but...

If the original system was an OEM version the key used by MSFT Support was
(should have been if following their policy) a
single-use key...once activated it can't be reused.
- that does not preclude the ability to use a Windows 7 DVD (created from
the iso file or any same version Win7 DVD) to clean or
repair install Windows though if a single-use key then a phone call would be
necessary to activate Windows (after explaining the
purpose and reason).

--
....winston
msft mvp consumer apps


"OREALLY" wrote in message
Just wondering if there is a way to retrieve this product key? It could come
in handy.



"Roy Smith" wrote in message

Can this be run without Microsoft's 'authorization code?' When I was on
the phone with them the tech put in this long # in some Windows
authorization page. (I have an HP with Windows already installed).

Oreally


"...winston" wrote in message

"OREALLY" wrote in message
I was having some trouble with Windows 7 Pro. Couldn't create new user
accounts. Finally bit the bullet and called Microsoft. The last resort
was a
program called: X-17-2481. It reinstalled all the original windows
settings...as well as all the programs! It took just over 3 hours but all I
had to do was sit there. When it was finished, all the settings were
correct, all the programs and applications were there...everything, except
some Windows Explorer 'view' configurations, were all back. No recovery
discs or reformatting etc were necessary. User Accounts were now available.
Problem solved!

Does anyone know about this program from Microsoft? Sure beats the usual
drag of having to reinstall Windows!

It just a Win7 image that once mounted or run after creating a disk is
used to create a repair install instead of wiping the drive
(which it could also be used to accomplish) thereby retaining installed
programs
- note: in some cases a repair install may not retain all user
configured settings in installed programs.

Probably what happened was that Microsoft gave you a new product key.
What came on your PC was an OEM install of Windows and the product key
only works with an OEM install DVD. What you downloaded was a retail
install DVD ISO image and so your existing product key wouldn't work
with it and you needed a retail product key instead.


--

Roy Smith
Windows 8 64-Bit
Thunderbird 17.0.5
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:39:54 AM