Important: Only use this disc to reload Windows Vista if the hard drive recovery partition is damaged or missing. This disc only reinstalls the Operating System and does NOT install drivers or applications.

Note: All of your personal data files and applications will be lost. Be sure that you have your data files backed up before performing this option.

Note: Due to the large number of virus and Spyware threats on the Internet, it is recommended that you disconnect all Internet connections before reinstalling Windows. After the Windows installation, antivirus and firewall software can be installed, and then the Internet connection can be re-enabled to update the antivirus definitions and perform Microsoft Windows Updates.

1. Place the Windows Vista operating system disc in the optical drive. Close any dialog boxes that open.

2. Turn off the computer, using the normal Windows shut down process.

3. After the computer is turned off, disconnect all USB devices except the keyboard and mouse. This includes USB devices such as a printer, scanner, removable storage, or camera.

   Note: The computer must be configured to boot to the CD/DVD drive.

4. Turn on the computer. When prompted, press any key to boot from CD or DVD.
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5. Windows loads files.
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6. In the Install Windows dialog box, select the appropriate information and then click Next.
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7. In the Install Windows dialog box, click Install now.
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8. In the Please read the license terms screen, check I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
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9. In the Which type of installation do you want screen, click Custom (advanced).
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10. In the Where do you want to install Windows screen, you can create new partitions, delete partitions, format partitions, and extend partitions. Make appropriate changes, and then click Next.

    Note: You should only use the Windows Vista Operating System Disc if the recovery partition is damaged or missing. If the recovery partition cannot be used it is recommended to delete all existing partitions and create a single partition to utilize the extra space from the recovery partition.

    • Create New Partition
    • Delete Partition
    • Format Partition
    • Extend Partition

11. Windows installs.
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12. The computer restarts.

13. Windows prepares to start for the first time. This may take a few minutes.
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14. Installation completes.
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15. The computer restarts.

    Note: The following Out of Box Experience (OOBE) screens may vary slightly.

16. In the Choose a user name and picture screen, enter the appropriate information and then click Next.
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17. In the Type a computer name and choose a desktop background screen, enter the appropriate information and then click Next.
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18. In the Help protect Windows automatically screen, select Use recommended settings.
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19. In the Review your time and date settings screen, enter appropriate information and then click Next.
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20. In the Thank You screen, click Start.
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21. Windows checks the computers performance. Depending on hardware, this process could take from 3 to 15 minutes to complete.
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22. Windows prepares the desktop.
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23. Windows Vista installation is complete.

24. Place the Application and Driver Recovery disc in the optical drive, and then select to install the drivers and programs that came with the computer.

25. Any application that shipped on a separate CD can now be installed. It is recommended to update the antivirus definitions and perform Windows Updates.