How to reload Vista on a Windows 7 upgraded the computer?
I've upgraded to Windows 7 a year ago, and I have to at least do a fresh install of Vista to work. I tried to get it to load from the disk of Vista but it won't work. I tried to change the boot so it could boot from the disc, but it doesn't seem to work either. IM about to delete my c drive and restart my computer and reformat the whole disc. Any suggestions?
After backing up your data (because a clean install of Vista and you must select full format will wipe the disk - unless the drive is partitioned and you want a dual boot - post back because it's quite different), it should just be a matter of changing the BIOS to boot from the disk and then do the installation. You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD. To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation. Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit. Put the CD in the drive and reboot. When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.
When it does not work, what happens exactly? You get the error messages (if so, what is the word for Word)? Is the Vista disc a full installation disc or a disc upgrade (upgrade disc won't work)?
Thanks and good luck.
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