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System Recovery Option - This version of System Recovery Options is not compatible with the version of Windows you are trying to Repair
Try using a recovery disc that is compatible with this version of Windows.
This error may occur if you use the 32-bit version of the Windows Vista installation disc to run the Complete PC Restore program on a computer that is running the 64-bit version of Windows Vista. By default, the 64-bit operating system is selected in the list of installed operating systems.
To work around this behavior, on the Select operating system page, select the blank space in the list under the Windows Vista operating system, and then click Next.
Comments
Comment #1
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
The word "you" is used only once in the above tip. It is not offensive nor is it unprofessional--especially compared to the grammar used routinely by many who post on the internet. If one makes an effort to attack another's use of language one should be exceedingly careful doing so. For instance the omission of a comma prior to the conjuction in the very sentence of attack might be considered not only ironic but also more offensive than the word choice of the original author. The sentence in question should read: "This advice worked but I don't like the English." Please note the appropriate use of punctuation.
I appreciate the effort the author put forward to make this information available which was useful for recovery from a partially failed installation of Windows Server 2008. Therefore I would like to add that one may additionally use this solution for said operating system.
I hope my use of the English language within this post is satisfactory.
Comment #2
(Posted by oso) Rating
Thank you! That was not intuitive at all and I was completely stuck. Worked like a charm!
you rock
-oso
Comment #3
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
not working
Comment #4
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
just what i neede
Comment #5
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
I'm glad I found this it worked! I was about to delete all partitions perform a manual reload. This saved my Dell Factory Restore! Thank you.
Comment #6
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
This advice worked but I don't like the English. Avoiding use of the personal pronoun would be more professional.
Comment #7
(Posted by bbbobbbo) Rating
Thanks! You saved my day.
@comment 2: go somewhere else if you don't like the English in this free tip. How about BUYING some "expert" help if professional language is what you're after.
Comment #8
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
because it worked!
Comment #9
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
I hate microsoft! they just suck! good thing my PC at home isn't my main computer. Mac for life! It only took me 6 months to realize piece of unstable windows is when comparing to mac. thank you for the post you saved me a lot of time
Comment #10
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
it's just a copy of ms's thing. plus there are ads everywhere. look at your webiste not your wallet
Comment #11
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Wow. That has to be the stupidest thing I have ever seen M do. I was able to click nothing (!!) and get the correct page with option to repair. Alas the repair still did not work. Thanks to the author anyhow for the tip!
Comment #12
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
The solution is so stupid that it was too hard for my to find it by myself. Thanks!
Comment #13
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Worked perfectly. Would never have worked this out otherwise.
Comment #14
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
it's simply a copy of the one on microsoft.com but with less info and more ads.
Comment #15
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Worked for me. Thanx!
Comment #16
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Simple but effective. Saved me a lot of stress!
Comment #17
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Awesome GO MICROSOFT!!!! Thanks for the solution btw!
Comment #18
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
DURR Can't believe I didn't figure this one out. TY!
Comment #19
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Does not work when you're never given the option to select an OS.
Comment #20
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
ty sir
Comment #21
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
God bless you man!
Comment #22
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Comment 5 (Posted by an unknown user)
He gave you the answer and that's what counts isn't it (somple people!)
Nice one worked well. :-)
Comment #23
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Worked! Thank you.
Comment #24
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Thanks bro. Almost had a dead server.
Comment #25
(Posted by jamalag) Rating
good to know...
but did not solve my problem
thanks all the same
Comment #26
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
THANK YOU! I thought I was stuck! Worked great:)
Comment #27
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
Thanks! Using this workaround I was able to use the Recovery Console's bootrec.exe to fix my Windows 7 64-bit stuck-at-blinking-cursor issue. I feel like it's really stupid of Microsoft that we even have to use a workaround like this though... especially since I was trying to repair my installation with the exact same disc I installed from.
Comment #28
(Posted by an unknown user) Rating
very gud artical it helped me to get passing marks in my exams the same question was there n i got the answer