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?
- Download Windows 7 recovery disk
- Download Windows 8 (and 8.1) recovery disk
- Download Windows XP recovery disk
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.
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Thank you very much to you!
i need Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5044 Recovery Disk Set can anyone one help with a dl link?
please help me provide a dl link
Anyone have a ftp site where i can download it?
Wher can i download a copy?
Hi,
The download link is not available.
It’s been temporarily withdrawn while we negotiate licensing issues with Microsoft.
Have the same problem several others have had – burned the Vista Recovery disk with no problem using IMG on another computer. Then when I put in in the DVD drive and it tries to boot from there, I can get to the first screen and click on the “Repair your computer” option, but then all it gives me is a screen saying to select the operating system to repair, except NO operating systems are listed. Am I doing something wrong? Or is this not the correct option? I was really hopeful this would solve my problem . . .
please get the download back up soon this is one of my last hopes to get my laptop back working
yes please i need it too
Get the downlaod back if possible
please put it back up i ruined my computer trying to put a pirated version of windows 7 and i cant downgrade. and it wont let me connect to the internet. please i need help
when i wanna start the system recovery process,they ask me for a product key..what should i use as my product key? Thanks
I have got the machine to recognize the iso and it asks me to hit any key to boot from CD/DVD but then just brings me to my recovery manager screen with the same options instead of bringing me to startup repair.
i have the same problem as above need help anyone to give me CD for repairing my computer please..
Can someone point where to download the recovery disc? I don’t want to donate if I won’t get anything in return. Thank you.
Can anyone point me to the download link? I had fresh installed to windows 7 but need to downgrade to vista again and my recovery partition is not recognized in win7 (win7 would b an easy recovery since I bought it after the fact)
Otherwise would someone be able to point me in a direction (other than buying hp’s recovery disks for an OS I no longer use) to locate a recovery disk set usable cross manufacturer
so i never new i hade to make my own restor disk. i tried down loading sims three for wife error codes out the puzooey, so i went to system retor found out i nneed to go pritty far back like a year ago but only shows past five months of restor points. so how can i find a free easy way to get the vista program download to even make the disk,,,plz help?????
where can i download the thing?????????????????
i have HP laptop that formally contained windows vista,then i later changed to windows 7 ultimate. so it later got some issues which i wanted to rectify with afresh copy of windows 7 ultimate OS .but after formatting the PC windows failed to complete thew installation .now my laptop does not have any operating system and when i try to install, it displays a message ‘boot MGR is missing’ i don’t have the recovery DVD. what can i do? how can i resolve my problem.
thanks.
Where is the link to actually download the Recovery CD?
I hope we can get back the download link. A lot of people have been asking already.
I made a doantion for the Vista recovery disk and did not recieve the file, ripped off
I also made donation yesterday for Vista recovery disk but I did not receive any link for download. It is not fair to ask for donation without posibility to download recovery disk or any previous advice.
@RK & Romi, didn’t you read the line that says “Downloads have suspended pending copyright clarification.”? You weren’t ripped off. Read the whole article.
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I’m unemloyed now but I would like to donate something but I only have paypal
I don’t find the link to download
When will the copyright issue be resolved?, my pc just fail to boot
Any update on the download availability?
I did make donation and hope recovery disc download will be available again soon. Any chance you could email me a link?
wow the link to download this is gone can anyone direct me to a torrent that works
Thanks
In Windows7 it’s possible to create a system recovery disc by clicking the start button then typing “recdisk.exe” (without quotation marks) and finally following instructions of the wizard.
I think the disc can then be used for Vista as well (not sure though, never tested).
It’s recdisc.exe, not recdisk.exe.
Sorry for the mistake.
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I really think Microsoft should rethink their Licensing policy.Windows 7 pro shouldn’t be over 100 dollars and their EULA is so hard to understand.It’s almost like you don’t even “own” your copy that you bought with your own money! try reading their EULA.as far as the computer side of it,yeah they are very Anti-trust because for one,IE has been ingrained in the core of the OS since Windows 95,Its a part of the Operating System.You cant uninstall it!
thats just my 2 cents!
My Goodness. You all look like bumch of ignorants. Just educate yourself if you want to use such repair disks. Reading your comments makes me sick. Before using computers just read the manual or take some lessons. Of cour you cannot illigal copies of systems etc.
Or you could use Linux
thank you
thank you
I just found this page but sadly the link to the iso is no longer here. Any chance it will ever be posted again?
alright so i find a vid on youtube im like dam this might finally help me it been two week now without my computer i come to this website and it say i can no longer download it beacuase of copyright issues got dammit help! please
To the M$ mouthpiece ‘SHOCKED’ …. If you have nothing to contribute shut the fuck up. You have no idea how or why the readers came to this page for help. You’re like M$ ACCUSING paying customers of stealing their product. Alot of these readers bought computers that didn’t come with disks. They didn’t know any better and I am now bored with you Piss off..
The problem is M$ hurried another OS to try and beat APPLE and they FAILED again just like Windows ME a complete flop.
thanks
The microsoft website has some information about these disks and says to talk to the manufacturer of your computer (HP, Sony, etc) to get replacement disks.
The link from microsoft about Vista recovery disks is here:
It also asks if you have a partition with the recovery information. If so, there may be some steps you can take to be running without having disks. My computer has a D: partition with a file named HP_RECOVERY.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-system/need-restore-disk-for-windows-vista-home-premium/b85f26c5-e9f1-41ee-94ef-1726b0622fd7
I have downloaded it on to a cd loaded it up and it asks for a product key ?
where’s the link to burn the recovery disc? i’m on the site but its not here… T-T I accidentally compressed my bootmgr and I need to be able to fix it but the file isn’t here for me to even do so …
WHERE IS THE DOWNLOAD
thanks for your relations