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Introduction

After many requests for this information, I have drafted this general guide to help.

Take note: Regardless of flavor of Vista you will be installing, the steps listed here are the same. The only difference would be which product key is entered to determine which flavor of Vista is installed.

Important Information

This guide assumes a "clean" installation and not an "upgrade" from a previous OS. Ensure that you backup all of your important files (documents, music, etc) to CD/DVD/another hard drive before following these steps.

If you are using Hard Disks in a RAID or ACPI setup, you will first need to download the latest Vista compatible (32 bit or 64 bit) for your particular hardware before installing clean. Check with your chipset/hard drive controllers manufactures web site for the latest drivers/information before starting.

Image 1.1: (3KB .gif) 1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1) After configuring the system for booting from a CD/DVD, the Windows Setup screen appears. At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.

Image 1.2: (1KB .gif) 2) Progress Bar: (Image 1.2) The next screen is a more graphical progress bar indicating Windows Vista is still working in the background.

Image 1.3: (65KB .gif) 3) Option Selections: (Image 1.3) The first options you will come across are selections for Language, Time and currency format, and Keyboard layout. Make your selections by using the pull down menus and press the Next button.

Image 1.4: (65KB .gif) 4) Install Now: (Image 1.4) Here we have the option of repairing a previous installation or "Install Now." Highlight the "Install Now" button to continue to the next screen.

Image 1.5: (57KB .gif) 5) Please Wait: (Image 1.5) Windows Vista is working in the background. This may take several minutes depending on the system.

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