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Boggin:
You can only do a clean install of Windows if you have an install disk and a valid retail key - the OEM COA sticker key on the computer won't be accepted or will the vendor's generic key and you'll be left with a non-genuine install.

I'm not familiar with those other programs so can't advise you on those.

Novice22:
Thanks Boggin.
I have a Recovery Disc that came with the laptop.
Regarding the backups, I have read that a USB stick might be best of this.
Would that not kisk reinstalling possibly files?
I have never used one so I am not sure how good they are or what size might
be needed for the task.
CD's and DVD's have also been mentioned for downloading to.

Boggin:
What exactly did you get when you booted up with the Recovery disk ?

Novice22:
I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.
Do you mean what was downloaded, or what options did I get?
I can't remember the options as I was totally focused on Repair.
Most things that were already on seemed to download, although
I have no sound - Speakers are crossed out on desktop with a notice
saying No Audio Output Device is installed - and current Windows updates
appear not to load for some reason.

Boggin:
It was what options did you get.

You cannot reinstall Windows with a system repair disk and I'm trying to ascertain just what is the disk you have.

You'll need to go to your computer support site for your audio drivers if there is no listing for them in Device Manager.

msinfo32 may have a listing for it.

Go Start - type msinfo32 and press enter then expand Components/Sound Device

Look for something like HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0272&SUBSYS_1179FFB4&REV_1000 which is the driver number.

If it has one then post just the equivalent of 10EC&DEV_0272 as in mine.

That will tell me the vendor and device number and from there I'll be able to locate the driver if your computer support site doesn't have one.

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