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• Vista Performance, memory resources needs, difference between Vista Home Basic family and Vista Premium.

  My computer is an Acer Aspire with an E2140 1.60ghz processor, including a 200 GB hard drive and 1 GB of ram. I am running Windows Vista Premium Edition family. However, my computer seems to work slowly and very inefficient. I did everything I can to restore its performance. My question is, quite simply. If Vista Basic reguires only 512 MB of ram and vista premium Edition requires 1 GB. My pc would have better performance using vista Basic instead of Vista premium edition? Because how basic requires less ram? Or replacement with basic premium would cause my cpu to work hard?

  There is no difference in speed between the edition of Vista. You can try to disable the Aero glass theme if your graphics card is too slow. Now, the CPU is more used to render the UI rather than the GPU. How much is your RAM used?  Look in Taskmanager on the used/cache/RAM values of the free.

  To improve the speed, you should switch to 2 GB of RAM.

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• I need windows Vista Home Basic, my hard drive crashed download of updates of windows

  I am downloading of updates from windows, my computer stopped to restart, then it says no bootable devices found... did the diag, come with disk failure hard code 2000-1041. I need to get the programs so I can reboot my system

  Hello

  This should help you with your questions about the replacement of software:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  See you soon.

• Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image or a request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic?

  Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image or a request for a new bootable DVD of Win Vista Home Basic?

  Where to download a bootable Windows Vista (Home Basic) .iso image:

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/w/microsoft_os/3317.aspx

  ... request a new bootable Win Vista Home Basic DVD:

  For more information on replacement software support:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  Tom Ferguson

  PS

  For clarity - from the top of the page link to iso files:

  Files Windows Vista Setup official (Digital River)

  Note these .iso files can be used with a Dell/no - product Dell OEM keys but the phone activation is required (see the note at the end). This key is usually located on the COA attached to the base of the system.

  Sale to the retail/upgrade product keys that can be used with these .iso files and activated by internet or by phone. See the note at the end for the activation of the phone.

• I have a serial number valid for windows Vista Home Basic, but my hard drive crashed and I have no way to re - install vista on my computer. I am looking for a download so I can do it.

  Basically, I installed windows 2000 on my machine and I can't find a download for windows vista home basic that doesn't have some kind of crack or keygen. I want a legal copy not a hack. I have the serial number supplied with my computer. where can I find this download or get a drive.

  Here are all LEGAL for Vista:

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista Home Basic has crashed and burned _Help!

  I've just set up Vista Home Basic service pack on an old Machine (ECS K7S5A motherboard Chipset SIS 735, 1 GB Ram BFG Tech GeForce Nvidia 128 MB AGP graphics card) was designed to use as "bench" machine '. Installed from Oracle Virtual Box, had some problems, so installed Virtual PC 2007 (Yes, I know, Vista Home Basic only is not supported here). Everything worked OK until I tried to create a Machine virtual Windows XP Home. The computer begins to restart and then hanged. When I rebooted, I had no display screen of the BIOS. Replace the video card, which I determined was bad (ECS 32 MB). Display in now fixed problem, BUT

  When I turn on the computer, it restarts continuously. Pressing F10 & F11 displays the Windows Start menu. Whatever the choice is some causes a scrolling display that several files are loaded, and the computer restarts and displays the same menu. If I try to restart the installation CD, I get a message that the files are copied and then the Blue Screen of Death, with various messages to change the settings in my configuration. I can't either start or reinstall Vista. My BACK 6.22 with some diagnostic utilities, and they say the system is OK. I need to start from scratch with a low-level, FDISK, format, reformat and reinstall or can I go to my Acer laptop and create a system recovery or repair CD and use it on that old car? Thanks in advance for any help

  Memory only, I think that both Vista and Windows 7 will (automatically) create a very small partition for the copied configuration files * IF * you are installing to a drive hard new or unformatted, otherwise the installation files simply copied on the hard disk that created partitions on it and that has been formatted.  It is not something that I remember all do with all facilities so I guess Vista will do it for you if it was necessary?

  What other Windows Vista or Windows 7, media you have in the way of DVD (or CD), if you do not have another media that crash as soon as he's been trying to get started on your machine?  The CD XP Home went to O.K. I know.

  You can try to download this repair for Vista recovery CD or create a disk system repair in Windows 7 (see the program help and support for more details) and see if any of them causes a BSOD.

  Windows Vista download Recovery Disc
  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  Create a system repair disc is not a code formatting goofy link comes from this forum.

• Windows Vista Home Basic Edition keeps looping and will not start

  Windows Vista Home Basic Edition will not boot to the Welcome screen. It keeps restarting loop. I tried to go into safe mode, but who does not start too. Loops of safe mode and return to the start screen.

  I have a dell laptop and I just restalled operating system. I had Windows Update set to automatically download and install. PC worked great until the next day (after the time programmed for automatic updates). I'm assuming that the started after some windows updates when installed. Unfortunately, I can not enter in Windows or Normal or Safe Mode.

  Bill

  If safe mode does not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Dell recovery options:

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=339949

  Above is Dell to reinstall Vista from the DVD on your computer.

  http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=336966

  And that way if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Vista home basic System Restore [system takes over 16 hours, and again during initialization

  I have Vista Home Basic and the 17/01/2010, I got a virus called Desktop Defender 2010.  BAD!

  I could buy & download Spyware Doctor and Antivirus. as soon as I activated the Spyware, I lost my internet connection and have not been able to reconnect again! My Dr. said Spyare my Antivirus is NOT enabled: my problem... I can't connect to the internet for updates or to contact PCTools and reactivate them me so I can clean the virus... (FYI my computer husbands did NOT have a virus when I added Dr. Spyware, but his doctor spyware antivirus was down too and I got chatting to PCTools and responsive guy there, no problem) If I could do it online, I believe that my Spyware is going to fix it.

  I followed a lot of instructions step by step to remove Desktop Defender 2010, finally eliminating MOST, I could even remove from Add/REMOVE PROGRAMS, but I'm afraid not, not all. (perhaps even hidden files?)

  So, I see that I also called Virus Elite v5.0, which is a virus. I have to be able to remove this slot add/REMOVE PROGRAMS. I removed it (i Think)... (not sure about hidden files)

  But there is something else... e5t4wrvrt8wl.exe this thing appears now instead where Desktop Defender used to. And I saw in my departure up...c:\users\shelbyyys 8d\appdata\roaming\e5t4wrvrt8wl.exe I don't know how to get out of there.

  also I tried to restore the system once a couple and they have failed, usually in a few minutes... then I started last night a restoration of the system, set at 1/11/2010...and she is still ongoing, 16 hours now what the heck?

  Where should I go, what am I doing here?

  Thank you very much

  Hi AnnsVista,

  1 how much space you have on your computer?

  2. are you an error while trying to go online?

  You can try the safe mode system restore and see if it works from there.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Reset the internet Explorer and see if you are able to go online. Open the link below and click it fix this button that resets the settings automatically.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923737

  NOTE: The feature reset the Internet Explorer settings can reset security settings or privacy settings that you have added to the list of Trusted Sites. Reset the Internet Explorer settings can also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the reset Internet Explorer settings.

  Perform a virus scan online on your computer after that you are able to get online.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  Bindu S - Microsoft Support

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• Windows Vista Home Basic - problem with the icons does not meet various Windows services after trying to download updates

  I use Windows Vista Home Basic on a Dell Inspiron 1501.  I have recently accepted that some guest downloads Windows with terrible results.  First downloads do not appear to have been accepted and the system of guard stop and startup trying to cancel.  Second as I result, I seem to have lost access to a range of Windows tools.  For example in Panel I can't open system icons or Windows Update.  Nor can I access these services from any other avenue on the computer.  Whenever I have find an icon or a file screen flashes a dialog briefly and then disappears.  The effect of this is that I'm completely unable to access or to implement the recommended tools or services that could solve this problem.  My ability to manage my computer has been reduced to zero.  Dell were not receptive and I can't get a response from Microsoft

  worm post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  One thing you can try try the system restore, safe mode.

  Start the computer in safe mode with networking capabilities (hold DOWN F8 while the computer starts).

  To start your computer in safe mode, you can check the link below:http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/323ef48f-7b93-4079-a48a-5c58eec904a11033.mspx>

• I can't seem to install SP1 with Vista Home Basic and receive the error code 80073712.

  I can't install SP1 with Vista Home Basic.  I get an error code 80073712.  I tried to install the system update readiness tool and it tells me that my system does not apply to it.  I know that I must have a file corrupted or damaged somewhere but don't know where. I'm confused. Can someone help me?

  Moved from Vista to install, upgrade and activate Forum.

  Original title: installation of SP1

  I know that I must have a file corrupted or damaged somewhere but don't know where. I'm confused. Can someone help me?

  Donald,

  The computer belongs to you or your employer?

  (When was the last time you checked your system for malicious programs?)

  In addition to using an anti-virus, as Malware/spyware scan:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free>

  (MBAM) Malwarebytes is as its name suggests, a Malware Remover!

  Download the free Version from the link above.

  In addition, scan with the free Version of (SAS)

  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/onlinescan.html>

  `~`

  Click Start type cmd (you should see the command prompt fill up) right click and select run as administrator.

  Inside the command prompt, type sfc/scannow

  * Information about the System File Checker

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833>

  Reset

  `~`

  Run the link Fix It, you will find on this http://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us>>

  `~`

  If no malware has been detected, then please download and Save the tool update system (or CheckSUR).
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821>

  Be sure to download the version of the tool that fits the computer architecture. If you don't know what it is, then click on the link under

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/827218/en-us>

  When the download is complete, please read this before you run CheckSUR.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135>

  Once you have configured and rebooted the system to clean boot state, run CheckSUR (. Windows6 0-KB947821-v10-x 86.msu or)
  Windows6.0 - KB947821-v10 - x64.MSU) with the system connected to the internet. It will download and try to fix the incompatible component store.

  NOTE: Start-up mode minimum state all the 3rd party firewalls will be disabled.

  Open Control Panel > firewall Windows to check the native Vista Firewall now on.

  When CheckSUR finishes running, restart the computer.
  See if it can be updated now by opening Windows Update in Control Panel and clicking on the link to check for updates in the left frame.

  FYI

  If the tool (Checksur.exe) system update solves the problem, you will need repair Windows.

  `~`

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• Download Vista Home Basic multimedia

  I fear I may get flamed for this but here goes.

  I've got system of an individual that I need to reload for him. He got his COA stuck inside his laptop but, of course, it has long lost CD to install (Vista Home Basic).

  My question is, can I upload an image of the Microsoft site anywhere. I don't see how it could be interpreted as an attempt to hack, but maybe I'm missing something. I hate to drag a torrent engine.

  Any help would be great
  Thank you
  Eric

  How to get Vista recovery Media or the Vista recovery Partition on your computer back to factory settings.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Ask them if you can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• where can I get a winows vista home basic startup disk? And can I use a back up from another pc which is vista Home premium?

  be necessary to restart the laptop with Vista Home Basic, but do not have a backup, can make a backup of my desktop vista Home premium if it will work?

  Hello

  You cannot use a backup from a Home Premium computer to reinstall Vista Basic on another computer.

  There are several methods to reinstall Vista.

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  To reinstall Vista using their recovery disk/s, you start from the 1st recovery disk they provide and follow the manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall Vista on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Go to programs > name of the manufacturer of your computer > then their system or recovery tools software topics for them, depending on how it is formulated.

  If you can't find any reference to it, contact the manufacturer for advice on how to make these recovery disks.

  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.

• Windows Vista Home Basic - where can I download Snipping Tool safely?

  My previous PC was a Windows Vista Home Basic and it came with the capture tool.  I bought this new, but it did not come with the Snipping Tool.  I need this program for the things I've done.  Where can I download it safely?

  My apologies.

  It is not available in Vista Home Basic.

  And I can't recommend a free download for her site.

  I hope you find something.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• When I pluged my camcorder (Sony trv608) in my emachine (I have windows Vista Home Basic) nothing happened.how can get video off camera and on the computer?

  (In the AutoPlay dialog box that appears when you turn on the DV camera, click importing video.)
  It's # 2 on how to import the video but when I pluged my camcorder (Sony trv608) in my emachine (I have windows Vista Home Basic), nothing is happening... How to get my video on my computer and my video cam?... I also got told by sony I needed to cap analog, so I have I need to download something on internet even thought I have Director on my windows? IM so confused?

  Hi harleykristi,

  Welcome to the Microsoft answers site!

  Looks like the video camera (Sony trv608) is not compatible with windows vista, see the Sony link below:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/SWU-download.pl?upd_id=1452&MDL=CCDTRV608

  () Vista drivers are not available)

  You try to install the software that came with the device in windows XP service pack 2 compatibility mode. See the link below:

  Run the program compatibility Wizard

  1. open the program compatibility Wizard the by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, click programs, and then clicking on use an older program with this version of Windows.

  2. follow the directions in the wizard.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  For more information, see the link below:

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/model-home.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608&loc=3

  You the best solution would be to check with Sony to learn more.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/us/Perl/contact-land.pl?MDL=CCDTRV608

  Hope this information is helpful

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• where can I download vista home basic 64-bit

  My computer crashed, and all I want to do is use my existing key code and reinstall Vista Home Basic 64-bit. It's an Acer and I do not have the diskettes to install for it. Where can I download a copy? Thanks for your help.

  Vista Media recovery obtaining and/or using the Vista recovery on your computer Partition to factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  https://secure.TX.Acer.com/rcdb/main.aspx?brand=Acer

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11, Acer is normallt ALT + F10 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  Also ask them if it is possible to do the recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their own way of making recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner