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You can buy a windows DVD from a computer store and boot from the DVD to install windows. Insert the disc into the computer, switch it off, then switch it back on either holding F10 or F12 (or the key that will open the boot menu) then choose the DVD using the arrow keys and press enter. Give it a few minutes to process and then follow the on screen instructions.
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∙ 16y agoInsert the DVD. If a menu pops up with options, you can use it to restart and install Vista. If not, restart your computer. It will need to check to boot from DVD before hard drive.
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Can you install vista as an upgrade to windows xp if you boot the system using the vista DVD?
No
Is it possible to install Windows Vista on a system that does not have a DVD drive?
Yes, you can order the multiple set of Vista CD's from Microsoft after you purchased the Vista DVD, Windows vista comes on a single DVD and one recommended hardware requirements for Vista it's a DVD Drive.
Can you install DVD games on windows vista ultimate?
Yes.
Can you install vista as an upgrade to XP if you boot the system using a visa DVD?
no,you'd have to install vista by itself on the computer,but,yes,Its a upgrade to xp
Can you install Vista as an upgrade to Windows XP if you boot the system using Vista DVD?
Yes. You can upgrade to Vista just by inserting the Install DVD into the drive. Be sure to back up any files you want saved before the install procedure as all files will be lost with the new OS.
Is it possible to install Windows Vista on a system that not have a DVD drive?
Yes, but you must copy ALL of the files from the disc to a USB thumbdrive and install it through a USB drive. If you don't have a USB drive, then you cannot install it.
Where can you download boot floppies for Windows Vista?
There are no boot floppies for Windows Vista. To install Windows Vista, computers must support either booting from a DVD or over a network.
Why does your Windows Vista DVD player have no picture?
you'll need to install a DVD codec. try googling K-Lite Codec Pack
You want to know how you can install windows vista service pack-1 in windows xp service pack-2?
You cannot install vista service pack 1 on win xp sp 2. Unless you have full DVD with Vista SP 1. If you have a full DVD just insert it in the CD/DVD drive and if it didn't start automatically locate and double click setup.exe. After that follow instructions.
How do you make a reload disc?
Assuming you are speaking of windows, you need a previous copy of XP CD and download/install nLite. For Vista you would need vLite and a Vista DVD
Do you need vista to install windows 7?
No, you only need a bootable DVD drive and enough hard drive space.
What when locally connected can be used as a boot device to install a new installation of Windows Vista?
USB drive and DVD ROM
