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18th November 2008, 01:04 AM
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I just wanted to know if i download windows vista would it completely Reformat my computer????
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18th November 2008, 01:34 AM
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Yes, when you install vista it will completely wipe your hdd.
You could always do a dual boot. You could use some software to partition your hdd. But I honestly found them confusing.
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18th November 2008, 08:15 AM
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Where are you downloading it from please ??
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19th November 2008, 09:55 PM
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i'm just gonna go to walmart and buy it straight from there, and i do want it to completely wipe my hdd.
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19th November 2008, 10:57 PM
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Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
If your computer is running Windows XP, use the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor to help you determine if your computer can run Windows Vista. To run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, visit the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...deadvisor.mspx
Upgrade to Windows Vista from an earlier version of Windows
By performing an upgrade you install Windows Vista and retain your applications, files and settings as they were in your previous edition of Windows.
To upgrade the current Windows operating system on your computer to Windows Vista, follow these steps: - Start the computer and make sure that the current version of Windows has started.
- Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive and then close the drive tray. Wait a moment for the Setup program to start automatically.
- If the Setup program does not start automatically, follow these steps:
- Click Start and then click Run.
- Type Drive:\setup.exe and then click OK.
Note Drive is the drive letter of the computer’s DVD drive.
- When the Setup program starts and the Install now screen appears, click Install now.
Note When you receive with the Get important updates for installation message, click Go Online. - Click Upgrade when the Which type of installation do you want? screen appears.
If you cannot click Upgrade and you receive an error message, go to the "Troubleshooting" section if you are comfortable trying to troubleshoot, or go to the "Next Steps" section to determine your next steps. - Follow the instructions to install Windows Vista.
If Windows Vista is now running on your computer, you have completed the upgrade to Windows Vista.
If the installation does not finish or you receive an error message, and you are comfortable trying to troubleshoot the problem, go to the "Troubleshooting" section for more information about common issues and their resolutions. If you are not comfortable trying to troubleshoot the issue, go to the "Next Steps" section.
Last edited by Klunk; 19th November 2008 at 11:07 PM.
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20th November 2008, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Branman1807  i'm just gonna go to walmart and buy it straight from there, and i do want it to completely wipe my hdd. | You are in luck. If during the install routine you opt for a fresh installation it will do just that - all of it.
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22nd November 2008, 03:47 AM
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Ok thx |
22nd November 2008, 10:41 AM
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If it is the same pc that you are having gaming problems with then Vista would be a very bad idea.
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