Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator. Ask them or us for the correct Key sequence. With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Francis J E Mudrak. In reply to Bill Smithers's post on June 12, I'd like to add that usually, to access the recovery partition, you press 0 repeatedly on Toshiba laptops.
This site in other languages x. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator. Or: Turn on the computer and immediately press the F11 key repeatedly , about once every second, until Recovery Manager opens. And phone Activation may be required when using the above clean install Method.
How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Once thru,shutdown pc,boot to BIOS,reinstall from vista cd.. You do not download anything for HP to reinstall Vista. Follow the HP steps that I gave you. You delete the existing installation during the install process using the Vista DVD. This site in other languages x.
Press a key on the keyboard and the Windows Vista setup process will begin. Your system may automatically launch the setup program without asking you to press any key. Watch the Windows files load. After completion, the Windows Vista logo will appear. No files have been altered on your computer yet. Your data will be deleted in later steps. Choose your preferences. Select the appropriate options for you and click Next. Do not click repair computer, even if you are repairing a computer by reinstalling Windows.
Once clicked, Setup will begin loading the files it needs to continue. If your computer is connected to the internet, you will be given the opportunity to download updates before installation begins.
This can save you time down the road, and allow you to start using Windows as soon as its done installing. This is the character key that came with your copy of Windows.
Read and accept the terms. Be sure to read through it so that you know your rights and limitations as a user. Choose Custom install. This will allow you to perform a clean installation. Even if you are upgrading a previous version of Windows, it is highly recommended that you perform a clean install. Performing an Upgrade will often lead to devices and programs not operating efficiently and effectively.
A window will open asking where you would like to install Windows. In order to perform a clean install, you need to delete the old partition and start with a clean slate.
Select the partition of your existing operating system and click the Delete button. If you are installing an operating system for the first time on this hard drive, then there will be no partitions to delete. If your hard drive has multiple partitions, be sure to delete the correct one.
Any data on a deleted partition is lost for good. Confirm the deletion process. Select the Unallocated Space and click Next. There is no need to create a partition before you install Windows Vista, this is done automatically. Wait while Windows installs files.
The percentage next to Expanding Windows files will steadily increase. This part of the process can take up to 30 minutes. Windows will automatically restart your computer when finished. Setup will launch again, and a message will tell you that Setup is updating registry settings.
This happens every time you start Windows, but will happen in the background next time. A window will open letting you know that Windows is completing the installation. Your computer will restart again when this is complete. Setup will now load drivers and check video settings. This part does not require any input from you. Enter your username and computer name. Your username will be used to log in to the computer and personalize your account.
Your computer name is the name that your computer will display on the network. You can add more users later through the Windows Vista Control Panel.
Windows will ask you for a password. This is optional but highly recommended, especially if the computer will be accessible by users other than yourself. Select a Windows Update option. To make sure that your copy of Windows runs securely and stably, it is highly recommended that you choose one of the first two options. The first option will install all updates automatically; the second option will prompt you when important updates are available. Select the date and time. These should be correct already as they are linked to your BIOS, but you can change them now if they are not.
Check the box if your area observes Daylight Savings. Select your network preferences. If your computer is connected to a network, you will be given an option to identify that network. Most users will select Home or Work network.
If your computer is being used in a public place, select Public network. Mobile broadband users should always select Public network. Windows will now attempt to connect your computer to the network. This process is completely automated. Explore your desktop. After one final loading screen, your new Windows Vista desktop will appear.
Installation is now complete. Read on to get your computer updated and protected. Part 3.
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