How do I Install a Clean Version of Windows Vista?
- 1). Turn your computer on and insert the Windows Installation disc into your computer's disc drive. Restart the computer to boot the system from the install disc. Press any key on the keyboard if the Install Windows page does not automatically appear.
- 2). Click "Install Now" in the Install Windows page. Connect your computer to the Internet and click "Next" in the "Get important updates for installation" dialogue that appears to download any updates for the operating system.
- 3). Enter in the product key into the boxes and click "Next." Read the licensing terms and click "I accept the license terms."
- 4). Select the "Custom" option in the "Installation Type" window to open the "Where Do You Want To Install Windows" page. Click "Next" to choose the recommended hard drive partition and start the installation of the Windows Vista operating system. When the installation is complete the Windows Setup wizard will appear.
- 5). Follow the on-screen prompts in the Windows Setup Manager that appears to complete the setup of the operating system for your personal requirements.
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