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How to install Windows Vista

This article describes how to install Windows Vista. Windows Vista is the latest version of operating system launched by Microsoft. This article lists methods to perform the Windows Vista installation on a system.

 

Method 1
            In the first method start the setup of windows vista by using the current operating system.

    First of all start your PC with the current operating system.
    • Now insert the Windows Vista DVD in the drive.
    • If the operating system has automatically detected the DVD then the install now screen will be displayed. If not, double click the DVD drive icon and open the setup.exe file.

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  1. When the installation wizard is open choose the custom (advanced) and follow the instructions.

Method 2
In this method start the system by using Windows Vista DVD.

  1. Insert the Windows Vista DVD in the drive and restart the system.
  2. Make sure that your first boot device is DVD.
  3. Select the option “boot from DVD ROM”.
  4. A gray strip with the message “Windows is loading files” will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
  5. A blank splash screen with silver bar will be displayed. It is the INSTALL NOW screen with a big install now button in the center.
  6. After pressing the install now button, user will be asked to enter the product key. Enter the product key carefully and press next.

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  1. License Agreement is displayed select the “Accept the license agreement” and press next.
  2. When booting from DVD on the custom (advanced) choice is available.

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  1. After selecting the custom (advanced) option, user can select the drive where to install Windows Vista. User can also format the partition.
  2. Windows Vista installation process will be started, which will guide you rest of the process

The operations that are performed during the Windows Vista installation are

  1. Copying Windows files.
  2. Installing features and necessary updates.
  3. Final installation reboots the machine.
  4. User will be asked to wait for a few moments.
  5. Enter the country and region.
  6. Choose your username password and picture.
  7. Provide computer name and date settings.
  8. After the completion of setup you are ready to start windows.

Some notes about installation

    • Obtain the only that version of  Windows Vista that meets your needs
    • The size of partition of Windows Vista installation depends whether you want to you use it as a main OS or just for testing purpose
    • To choose which version of Windows is exactly according to your needs, run Windows Vista upgrade advisor beta.
    • Your primary partition should be of NTFS format. If not format it with NTFS because it has been found that Windows Vista runs satisfactory on NTFS drive.
    • Using Windows Vista as a primary operating system it is recommended to have volume 40 GB or greater.

     

     

 
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