A friend’s computer, which runs Windows Vista, appears to have become somewhat borked — Internet Explorer doesn’t display some images, and Vista Service Pack 1 fails to install via Windows Update (with “unknown” error code 800706BE).
I figured I should advise them to reinstall Vista from the disc to see if this fixes Internet Explorer, and allows them to apply all updates. I was looking for civilian-friendly instructions, and found this:
- http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-Vista#section_3
However, it doesn’t mention how to reinstall Vista without wiping the machine. I was hoping for a repair install rather than a clean install.
Is there a reinstall option that doesn’t wipe the computer? If so, do you know of any civilian-friendly instructions on how to do this?
Best Answer
Before you do this, run the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista. I was unable to install that same update, but this fixed it for me, and I since answered another different question, where it also fixed his problem. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to over 2 hours to run.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821
You should also do
sfc /scannowat a command line and achkdsk /f.