Two operating systems on my Dell; How can I now run Vista?
I have a Dell Inspiron 530 s. He has XP and Vista (I think; Windows Vista sticker on the front of the PC and Vista Ultimate OEM sticker on the top with a 20-digit product key. Reference called Dell and they said I should have a drive with the system Vista on it. Can find looked at her top and bottom with no.. Is there a way I can get a DL of Vista with product key without having to pay (again)?
Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.
If this happens, you may need to try this instead:
You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.
Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.
And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs
Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:
"How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html
And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.
And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.
"How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html
See you soon.
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Hi Bhaisona
1. do you have a new or different XP pro drive?
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See the links for more information on multiboot - below
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I hope this helps.
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Please provide details to help you further.
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"FAQ Windows 10.
http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Windows-10-FAQ
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