Windows Vista Factory Image Restore is giving error and computer keeps rebooting

Question

Hello I am attempting to restore my windows vista desktop and I do not have the CDs so I am using this Dell Factory Image Restore and this is the error I get and wondering is there anything I can do to restore this without having to buy a new Vista CD.

Problem Event Name: StartupRepairV2 Problem Signature 01: AutoFailover Problem Signature 02: 6.0.6000.16386.0.0.0.0 Problem Signature 03: 0 Problem Signature 04: 65537 Problem Signature 05: unknown Problem Signature 06: OsVersionMismatch Problem Signature 07: 0 Problem Signature 08: 0 Problem Signature 09: unknown OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.2561 Locale ID: 1033

Answer 1

From that error you are using a restore disk meant for a different version of Vista and probably a different computer. I would recommend contacting the maker of your pc. You can usually order a restore disk from them for cheap.