Windows Vista Installation and Uninstallation
This article will cover 4 Windows Vista installation methods. These methods are a Clean Install, Parallel Install, Startup Repair Install, and an Upgrade Install. Before installing Windows Vista onto your computer it is recommended to contact your computer manufacturer and\or any software manufacturers to verify what steps will need to be taken to achieve a successful Windows Vista installation.
Windows Vista Clean Installation
A clean installation is generally the recommended way to install Windows Vista onto your computer since this will get rid of any software and settings that could cause problems with the Windows Vista installation. Please note that a clean installation will remove any software and files from the harddrive or partition that you choose to install Windows Vista on. To perform a clean installation use the following steps below.
Windows Vista Clean Installation Steps
| 1: | Boot up your computer. |
| 2: | Insert the Windows Vista DVD into your DVD or Blu-Ray Drive. |
| 3: | Reboot the computer. |
| 4: | Press any key on the keyboard when the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD appears on the screen. |
| 5: | Setup your language options as needed on the next screen. |
| 6: | Click the Install Now button. |
| 7: | Let the installation contine until you get to the Where do you want to install Windows screen. |
| 8: | Click on the drive or partition where you want to install Windows Vista then click on Drive options. |
| 9: | Delete, Create, and Format your drive as needed then click Next. |
| 10: | Allow Windows Vista setup to run as needed. |
Windows Vista Parallel Installtion
A Parallel Installation is the method of installing Windows Vista onto a diferent partition or harddrive onto a computer that already has a copy of Windows Vista installed. This method is generally used by computer technicians to retreive data or attempt to fix a current corrupted Windows Vista install. Please note that a parallel install of Windows Vista will require you to install onto a new parition or harddrive. To do a parallel install use the instructions below.
Windows Vista Parallel Install Instructions
| 1: | Boot up your computer. |
| 2: | Insert the Windows Vista DVD into your DVD or Blu-Ray drive. |
| 3: | Press any key on the keyboard when the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD appears on the screen. |
| 4: | Allow Windows Vista setup to run up to the Where do you want to install Windows screen. |
| 5: | Choose a different partition or harddrive then what your current Windows Vista is install onto then click the Next button. |
| 6: | Allow Windows Vista setup to finish as needed. |
Windows Vista Startup Repair Installation
The Startup Repair Installation is the method to reinstall some of the windows files that may be corrupted and causing windows to not boot. This method isn't like a full installation in that it wont reinstall everything. This method is just used to try to recover an unbootable install of Windows Vista. The follow instructions below mention how to do a Startup Repair Installation.
Windows Vista Startup Repair Instructions
| 1: | Boot up your computer. |
| 2: | Insert the Windows Vista DVD into your DVD or Blu-Ray drive. |
| 3: | Reboot the computer if needed. |
| 4: | Press any key when the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD appears on the screen . |
| 5: | On the next screen setup your language options then click the Next button. |
| 6: | On the next screen click on the Repair Your Computer link. |
| 7: | On the Windows Recovery Options screen click on your Windows Vista install on the list then click Next. |
| 8: | Allow the Startup Repair tool to run and follow instructions as needed. |
Windows Vista Upgrade Installation
The Upgrade Installation allows you to upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista. Please note that earlier version of Windows and even some versions of Windows XP will require you to do a clean installation. Before any upgrade you will want to contact your computer manufacturer and if possible any software vendors to verify what steps you will need to take to get a successful Windows Vista installation. To perform an Upgrade Installation use the following steps listed below.
| 1: | Boot up your computer into Windows XP. |
| 2: | Insert the Windows Vista DVD into your DVD or Blu-Ray drive. |
| 3: | On the Install Windows screen click on Install Now. |
| 4: | Follow the setup instructions to finish the Windows Vista upgrade. |
Windows Vista Uninstallation
Windows Vista does not include a tool to restore your previous operating system and because of this we wont list any steps on how to remove Windows Vista. Generally you will need to do a clean installation to remove Windows Vista and reinstall your other operating system. Some sites such as Jason S Technology Blog will mention steps on how to manually remove Windows Vista and restore your older operating system.