I want to format my hard drive and install vista dvd. What should I do?

Never done this before any help appreciated.

I ran format c:\ and attempted then just install windows vista. I had a lot of problems starting etc. Can someone tell me exactly what I need to do? I have format it then create partitions or just intall windows after formatting?

Help?

Boot from the Vista CD and follow the prompts to install the operating system. It will be
guide you with formatting and partitioning (unless you have a desire for a
specific partitioning strategy, let the software guide to default values your
choice.
 
Go here:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall
 
for orientation
 
"jeff_polton" wrote in message news: ec0512a7-c1c4-4aa7-b394-be4e19aaf761...
> Never did this before any help appreciated.
>
> Format c:\ ran and attempted then just install windows vista. I have
> had a lot of problems starting etc. Can someone tell me exactly what I have
> do? I have format it then create partitions or windows just intall
> after formatting?
>
>
>
> Help?
>
 
 

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