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phparker10

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Had to replace a mother board - no start up disc!
« on: January 18, 2011, 02:43:37 PM »
My HP desktop PC had a videocard issue on the  motherboard and I had to  (have my tech) replace the whole mother board. HOWEVER, my tech wasn't able to create a start up disc before he did this. Of course, I did not get any discs with the PC when new and I knew nothing about creating my own start up disc.  The computer would not function at all. Unfortunately - I'm very experienced at MS Word and Works programs and terminology and other than that - I know squat.

Is there a way to create a start up disc some other way. It was supposed to have Vista and IE. I have the discs for my monitor, printer and other peripherals but . . . . . nothing else. Am I totally out of luck??

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Re: Had to replace a mother board - no start up disc!
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2011, 02:48:31 PM »
You need to purchase a Vista CD or you can call the computer manufacturer and see if they will send you one at a discount.