www.BlackViper.com: Windows Vista Install Guide Page 3

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11) Installing...: (Image 3.1)

Here is where Vista installs major components of the OS. This process can take 10 to 60 minutes depending on the system.

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12) Reboot: (Image 3.2)

Here we see the system needing to reboot to continue installation tasks.

You can hit the Restart Now button or just allow the reboot to happen automatically after several seconds.

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13) First Time: (Image 3.3)

Here we see a "..." progress as Vista tries to start for the first time. This process may take several minutes before going to the next screen.

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14) Completing Installation: (Image 3.4)

Vista continues to install at this screen. Depending on system, another reboot or two may happen before the next screen is displayed.

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15) Account Creation: (Image 3.5)

Here is where we create the first user account for the system and select an icon to be displayed on the login screen. Ensure you password your account.

After finishing entering your information and icon selection, select the Next button.