Corinthian wrote:
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> Thanks. Looks like I don't have any options but to reformat/reinstall
> as I don't use system restore or have any drive images.
>
> Thanks anyway. :)
>
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You /could/ try this first:
[url]http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/[/url]