Yesterday i updated my Windows Vista then i restarted my PC,to install updates , after this Vista loaded correctly but i saw warning on shutdown icon which means i should reset Windows for installing updates. after i did it, Vista want install updates but after about 20Sec. windows being restarted automatically. i tried each option in F8 boot menu, but not works.my Vista disk is SP1 but i updated my Windows to SP2 & now repairing it with Vista disk is impossible & says insert correct disk. i installed another Vista but i need previuos one, what can i do?

What do you mean you installed another Vista? If you actually ran a new install on the drive how did you respond when prompted as to the partition/drive to install to? You might need to take it to a shop where they can test the hardware and examine the partition for data. You are correct in part, Vista does not have the same repair functions we use for XP. You refer to not having the correct disk. What is the disk you have been trying, is it a Vista DVD or a factory recovery disk? I have seen customers that thought they could install windows to the drive again when trying to get to the data (docs) and wiped out the drive to the point the data was not retrievable under typical data recovery procedures. Richard

No, I installed it on another drive. Previous drive & its files are 0k but Windows wants install updates & it sounds it can't (Restart after 20Sec) :(

Try the Patch Registration tool , http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/... If your installation disk is Vista Sp1 and it wont accept it if you have d\loaded SP2 , Then it would seem that you have a Vista up-grade disk and are trying to reinstall windows . This can be done but uninstall SP2 first .