Download our recovery and repair disk for Microsoft Windows Vista (also available for Windows 7, 8, XP, 10, 11 or Windows Server editions) that can be used to access system recovery tools, giving you options of using an antivirus, System Restore, document and picture backup and recovery, automated system repair, and a command-line prompt for manual advanced recovery.
Download recovery disk for Windows Vista
Looking for recovery disks for other Windows versions?
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Easy Recovery Essentials (or EasyRE) is a 55 to 135 MiB download image ready to be burned directly to a CD, DVD or a USB stick.
Features of Easy Recovery Essentials include:
- Automatically find and fix errors
- Works even when you can’t get into Windows
- Recover from virus infections
- Restore your PC to a working state
- Access and back up your important data
- Use your PC even when it doesn’t work
- Advanced tools for IT experts
Contents
Disk for recovery & repair
If you’re like most PC users, you probably got Windows Vista with a new PC or laptop. And if you’re like 99% of the population, you get your new machines from one of the major manufacturers.
Dell, Acer, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo, they all have one thing in common: they don’t give you a real Windows Vista installation disk with your purchase.
Instead, they bundle what they call a “recovery disk” (that’s if you’re lucky – otherwise you’ll have a recovery partition instead) with your machine and leave it at that.
It doesn’t matter that you just paid a thousand dollars for a machine that comes with a valid Windows Vista license – your computer manufacturer just don’t want to spend the money (or perhaps take on the responsibility) of giving you a Windows Vista installation DVD to accompany your expensive purchase.
The problem is, with Windows Vista, the installation media serves more than one purpose. It’s not just a way to get Windows installed, it’s also the only way of recovering a borked installation.
The DVD has a “recovery center” that provides you with the option of recovering your system via automated recovery (searches for problems and attempts to fix them automatically), rolling-back to a system restore point, recovering a full PC backup, or accessing a command-line recovery console for advanced recovery purposes.
Download recovery disk for Windows Vista
Easy Recovery Essentials repair process is non-destructive, recovering PCs without formatting or reinstalling Windows.
The powerful repair process can fix many issues that Microsoft’s own Startup Repair cannot. In addition to the industry-leading automated repair features, this disk will give you access to the following:
- System Restore
- Web Browser
- Partition Editor
- Antivirus Scanner
- Data/File Backup and Recovery
- Commandline/Terminal Access
Later update: Please note that this download is no longer free, due to licensing restrictions imposed upon us.
Download Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows Vista
Our recovery disk supports x86 and x64 platforms and all Windows Vista versions, including 32-bit and 64-bit editions:
- Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows Vista Business (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit and 64-bit editions)
- Windows Vista Starter (32-bit edition)
And all Service Packs:
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
This disk is a 120 MiB download in standard ISO format that you’ll need to burn to a CD or DVD before you can use it as a bootable recovery medium. You can also burn it on a USB stick.
You cannot use a recovery or repair disk to install or reinstall Windows Vista.
Burn to CDs, DVDs or USB sticks
NeoSmart Technologies has published a guide on how to burn an ISO image to CD or DVD with your favorite burning program, which you can read if you need more information or help on this topic. You can burnt it with ImgBurn, Alcohol 120% or ActiveISO:
You can also burn it on a USB stick if you don’t want to use CDs or DVDs. We published a guide on making a EasyRE recovery USB.
Compatible with PC manufacturers
This recovery and repair disk is compatible with desktops, workstations, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, ultrabooks and servers from major PC manufacturers, like Dell, HP, Asus, Acer or Lenovo plus more.
Dell, HP, Asus, Acer
Dell
The disk is compatible with all Dell laptops and desktop computers, including all its manufactured series like Adamo, Inspiron, Studio, Vostro, XPS, Latitude.
Do you have a Dell computer running Windows Vista? Read our Dell recovery and restore guide.
HP
The disk is compatible with HP computers: ENVY, EliteBook, Essential Home, Pavilion and x2 for laptops and ENVY, Essential Home and Pavilion for desktops and All-in-One Desktop PCs.
Do you have a HP computer running Windows Vista? Read our HP recovery and restore guide.
Asus
It’s compatible with notebooks, ultrabooks, laptops and desktops from ASUS.
It works for any computer that was manufactured by ASUS, if it runs Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or any of the following Windows Server editions: 2003, 2008, 2012.
Do you have an Asus computer running Windows Vista? Read our Asus recovery and restore guide.
Acer
It’s compatible with any Acer computer that has Windows installed, including these manufactured series:
- Aspire R, Aspire V3 and Aspire E for notebooks
- Aspire S7, Aspire S5, Aspire S3, Aspire P, Aspire M, Aspire V7, Aspire V5 for ultra-thin computers
- Aspire One for netbooks
- Aspire M and T, Aspire X and Predator G for desktops
Do you have an Acer computer running Windows Vista? Read our Acer recovery and restore guide.
Lenovo, Toshiba, Samsung
Lenovo
You can download the repair disk for any Lenovo computers, such as:
- ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Essential series for laptops
- Thinkcentre, Ideacentre and Essentials series for desktop PCs
Do you have a Lenovo computer running Windows Vista? Read our Lenovo recovery and restore guide.
Toshiba
It’s compatible with any Toshiba computers running Windows:
- Satellite, Qosmio, Portege, Tecra, Kira family series
- All-in-One desktop series
Do you have a Toshiba computer running Windows Vista? Read our Toshiba recovery and restore guide.
Samsung
The disk is compatible with Samsung line of laptops and desktops, including:
- ATIV Book, Gaming and Business PC series for laptops
- ATIV One for All-in-One desktops
IBM, Compaq, Gateway, eMachines
IBM
IBM personal computer business division was acquired by Lenovo in 2005.
This disk supports IBM desktop and laptop models, most notably the ThinkPad line.
Compaq
Compaq was acquired by HP in 2002, but some of its famous PC line series are still used by our customers.
Our disk works with Compaq notebooks and desktops PCs, including Compaq Presario series.
Gateway
Gateway Computer was acquired by Acer in 2007.
Our disk is compatible with Gateway Computers netbooks, notebooks and desktops PCs, such as:
- Series SX, DX and One ZX for desktop systems
- NE and NV series for notebooks
- LT series for netbooks
Do you have a Gateway computer running Windows Vista? Read our Gateway recovery and restore guide.
eMachines
eMachines PCs were manufactured up until 2004 when Gateway Computers brought the company. Gateway Computers was later acquired by Acer in 2007, but the eMachines PC brand was used until 2012.
If you own a computer from this computer brand, our disk is compatible with eMachines PCs.
Disk for Windows 7, 8, XP or Server editions
Windows 7
You can get our recovery disk for Windows 7. It supports all versions: Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter.
Windows 8
You can also get the recovery disk for Windows 8.
Windows XP
Easy Recovery Essentials is available for Windows XP users and it supports all Service Packs: Service Pack 1 (SP1), Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Service Pack 3 (SP3).
Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012
Easy Recovery Essentials supports Microsoft Windows Server editions: 2003, 2008 and 2012.
Support
Our disk supports all Windows service packs (Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2, Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 7 SP2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012 R2.
Please don’t ask for help below, it’ll get real cluttered real soon! Open a support thread at https://neosmart.net/forums/ and we’ll help you resolve your problem ASAP.
i made this recovery disc but when i tried to repair it it said that the version im trying to repair isnt compatible with the version of system recovery options.i downloaded the 64 bit version because i got an sticker on my laptop it says: AMD Turion x2 64.did i something wrong?please help me
@khaty: You likely have the x86 version of Windows installed. Download the 32-bit version instead.
Awesome work guys, I thought I had lost the laptop for good – burned it from my mac with no probs, and system restore has recovered it. I guess it was another bug-ridden automatic windows update that wrecked the system. Keep up the good work.
guys help please this is what i did.
i downloaded x84 then ImbBurn.
when i tried to burn boot it says invalid or unsupported image file format(reason:first image file part is less than 2048 bytes in size.
anyone know the problem please help?
Once I got a ‘missing operating system’ message, wtf? It appeared to be the same situation as Anon (Aug. 9th, 2008 11:48 pm) had. Lucky me? Indeed, the disc did help me out of trouble. THANKS A LOT.
(vista x64)
Computer Guru l really need your help l have an HP dv60000 really old. I did an update and now l get this blue screen. I have used Spinrite and its says my computer is normal nothing is wrong with it. I tired using this recovery and it just goes on and on. Two days straight no restarts, no nothing. I still get blue screen can you pls help me… I have Windows Vista Premium Home edition…..
Thanks.
Hi, the checksum for the 64 bit vista recovery disk is: 6a2c38312c5391d39cc0d429a1f123a3
Enjoy
i cant seem to boot from the 32 bit boot disk i created. i used a CD-R80. should i be using a DVD-R?
thanks for any help
Hello i have a kind of a stupid question
I have downloaded the iso to a 4,7 gigabyte dvd but the problem is how do i boot it up with my laptop i really have no idea
can someone pleassss help me
here all hope this helps,, the best ISO is MagisISO very easy and works like a dream,,
Man, thank you so much. You are a LIFE SAVER.
Thank You!! This saved me lots of time and effort.
I have problem to start my laptop HP Pavilion. I forgot to take out and Printer installation CD and now the laptop gives me a black window with the window32\agp440.sys
can anyone please help me…
I recovered too my MBR on machine contening Xp, Vista, Ubuntu and Mint8 and now I have both MBR for Windows and Grub for Linux. thanks
can any one help me i have tryed to send my laptop back to an oolder date but it just keeps saying not enough disk space so i have taken off all the programs i had put on but i am still getting the same message it seems like most people i didnt get a reboot disk with my laptop so i am stuck so i would be greatfull of any advice any one can give me.
Dave
I have a dv9000 that would not boot, says OS not found. It thinks the hard drive is dead because I cannot see it from BIOS. I realized that I cannot use my optical drive either. Can I still use this recovery disc from a USB drive? Laptop is out of warranty and I am out of luck. Any help is appreciated.
I found this extremely useful!. Many thanks. You helped me out of a jam!.
You. Are. A. God. This disk image just saved my sanity, my money, and maybe even my life. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I just downloaded this and tried it on my laptop which will not boot to the windows. i thought something was working but then it just blacked out completely. now it wouldn’t even start or do anything.. I’m scared 🙁
Oh my god! I’m actually crying! It worked! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Hi
I hope someone can help me. I have tired both version 64 and 32 for vista. The 32 bit version won’t even boot the 64 bit version id loading windows file for two hours then it goes blank.
I have the same problem as most in this forum with a loop for the updating…
What can i do to get the recovery disk working any suggestions is welcomed.
Hi having some really really bad day.my computer got infected with some real bad s@~t and it couldnt be fixed.if i formatted my hard drive and used the vista x64 recovery torrent would it sort it out?????? have no recovery discs got the laptop second hand a few months ago. PLEASE HELP
Hi, is anyone kind enough to seed the Vista x86 boot iso? The torrent seems kinda dead right now. I’ll give you an e-cookie! 🙂
Oops! My bad all! Torrent is healthy – thanks for all the seeders!
God Bless you! This restored my computer perfectly! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You’re most welcome, Angela. God bless us all 🙂
Hi
I hope someone can help me. I have burnt both 32 and 64 bit versions. The 32 version won’t even boot and the 64 version takes abot 3 hours and then I don’t have the option to repair. I have same problem as most of the people in this forum. The windows update goes in a loop. What can i do?? Please help me
Ok so heres my deal. I had a wonderful comp and right about the time the warranty expired it with to crap. I have a friend that is a techy type and he replaced my hdd with a new one but he installed linuex instead of Vista. Apparently its the new rave. He said the cool thing avout it is that everything is free and you can do much more with it. My problem is I dont understand computer speak and unable to use the OS. Ive downloaded the recovery and began the install (i have my key) but then theres an error 0x800700002 source not found to install win. Plz help me before I end up in jail for murder and property damage. I want Vista back. Main reason is im a WOW player and need my crack. lol
Need help, I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop and all I get is a blank screen, I’ve downloaded both torrents, but I can’t get either one to boot, I’ve changed the boot setup to rund CD, but nothing, what am I doing wrong??
I see a few people asking where the ISO is on this download but I dont see any answers…the ImgBurn instructions are kinda useless if the file can’t be found in the first place
And Frank…I would love to know if people shouldn’t own cars unless they can rebuild an engine, or travel abroad if they can’t pilot a jet…you numpty
Thanks in advance
MagicISO not available for Mac. Tried this with Disk Utility and also with Toast, no go either route even with file/disk verification.
I have the same issue as you all do. I can’t get into bios by hitting F12 to use this disk. I am nearly insane now.
Hi there when i try and repair windows, i get an error message saying that “a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer” I cant access safemode or anything else. I have a Dell Studio 1735. Its useless everything i try i get a blue screen pop up!
yo yo this sum ish
Dear Guru,
Im running a compaq and it keeps crashing when it installs services pack 2, i was hoping to do a reinstall and change the partion size so i can do a duel boot. will this download let me do a complete reinstall or is this just another repair software?
Hey, thanks for your help, but I can’t figure out how this works. I put the iso img onto a dvd but don’t know what to do now. What program do i need to open the bootmgr?
Hi,
Fist of all thank you for the recovery disk, unfortunetly it isn’t working for my Sony Vaio Labtop with Vista 32 bit edition. I used Imgburn to burn the iso but it says that it is missing the file install.wim which should be located in /sources/ folder.
Need help, i’m trying to reinstall windows vista too make the computer run as fast as it did when i first got it. Thank you and please help!
i downloaded the rar file and extracted it but there is no iso file to be found, there are 3 to 4 files with couple of folders. please help…
Heyy PC Guru
Im an I.t personal, was just wondering, what version Visa and 7 are they? are they ultimate, enterprise or business?
and for what pc’s are the recovery as i see the size of the iso is fairly small, compared to most iso’s.
is it just an OS image?
Is it legit? coz you know how some come up with the non genuine message. and as for vista if its not genuine you’ll get locked out. lol
Just looking for a legit copy of Vista & 7 to download for myself.
Dont mind the questions, just wanna be sure aye.
Cheers Mate!
Hope to hear from ya soon!
@saud, it’s NOT a RAR file. That’s the ISO itself.
Guru wea ya @ man!
whats the serial / product key for this!!!!
you still havnt replied to my last post!
hey ok so heres what Ive down so far i download both the torrent and tried them both this is where it gets confusing when ever i use the 64 i get into the recovery options menu but then i get a message saying its not compatible but when i use the 32 nothing happens it loads up to saying press any button to start the cd but nothing happens and then it begins beeping and shuts down and restarts so im confused what to do plus im using a laptop
I can’t down load the file to bit comet, it keeps saying it failed
Use uTorrent instead.
One more happy customer in your list!
A BIG THANK YOU for providing Windows repair CD online.
My system is working again just because of windows vista iso provided by neosmart.
I am glad that there are good service providers around on Internet.
Thanks once again.
Jaimin
Thank madness
this seems to be really useful when Vista cannot boot, but since I’m a newb I have some questions:
1.-the iso file can be used with any version of Windows Vista ex: Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, etc?
2.- Will this erase or affect in some way my documents, pics, music, etc.?
3.-Will this repair any damage cause for a virus, rootkit, malware, etc. that prevents vista to boot?
lots of thanks in advance
@LA-dude:
> 1.-the iso file can be used with any version of Windows Vista ex: Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, etc?
Yes. It alters the boot record only, which is the same for all versions.
> 2.- Will this erase or affect in some way my documents, pics, music, etc.?
No, it makes no other filesystem changes. Only the “Repair Installation” selection works. You can’t install from this CDROM or perform any other functions.
> 3.-Will this repair any damage cause for a virus, rootkit, malware, etc. that prevents vista to boot?
It will repair the boot record, overwriting whatever was there, which includes a virus. However, if you had a virus modify your boot record, then it still resides on the filesystem, and will continue to infect your system. It will not detect and cleanse viruses or spyware from your system.
For scanning your entire filesystem for malicious code, download this:
http://www.avg.com/us-en/226386
It’s a free rescue CDROM built for virus scanning and is very effective. Burn it to a CDROM, and boot from it. It will start a rescue mode where you can connect to the Internet and download the latest virus signatures and then scan your entire computer for viruses.
Regards,
dave
Thanks a lot Dave that info is really useful
thanks again
I have browsed through years and years of comments, and I just want to get some clarification regarding this recovery disc. I am looking for a way to repair my registry. I have laptop (HP DV6000) which is about two and half years old and running Vista 32 bit. The laptop won’t boot up. I made and used the recovery disc following the instructions referenced here, but when I boot to this disc, all that I get is a black screen with a large white cursor. Is this disc not intended for Vista registry repairs? When I was using Windows 98, registry errors were not that big of a deal to repair, but with Vista, I’m stumped! Thanks! ~Don