Have A Great Start With Vista

Have A Great Start With
Vista
By # Rohit Sareen
Windows automatically run as the hard drive is blank, and will
load files, this may take some time so be patient.
The Windows Vista install will the
begin to load.
Some of these stages can take quite
sometime so be patient
Now select your install Language,
Time and Currency Format,
plus keyboard type, once you are
happy with the settings, Click on
"NEXT" to continue.
From the next screen click on "Install
Now" to continue.
Windows will begin to carry out
some processes.
This section is the collecting information part. First you will
need your Windows "Product Key". This will be on the disk
packaging provided with your CD's/DVD's. The product key
will be 25 digits long and will contain letters and numbers.
Input key (Dashes will be added
automatically), and click next when
completed.
Now the License terms: Read and confirm that you accept
the License by selecting the box on the bottom left of the
screen.
Once done click next to continue.
Now you will asked the type of installation you wish
to do. Click on "Custom" to continue.
► Next you will select the location of the
.
install. The hard drive is not seen due
to Windows Vista not having the
driver. This driver should be supplied
with your motherboard, if not it will be
available for download from the
motherboards manufacturer. This file
will then needed extracted and copied
a Floppy, CD or USB storage device
To continue click on "Load Driver"
Now insert the media that stores the drivers for the
device and click OK
Windows will search for it on all
available devices.
A list of available drivers will appear, select the one that
matches your motherboard or hard drive. Click "NEXT" to
continue.
The Hard Drive should now be seen, if not click "Load Driver"
and try a different one, or you may need to download
another driver from the manufacturers website.
► Next you will select the location of the
install. Select the drive, and then click on
"Drive Options" to setup and Format the
drive. Alternatively you can just click "Next
and windows will use max space available."
If you use the later the go straight to "
Part 3" of this guide.
To setup the hard drive, click on
"NEW"
Select the amount of size you wish
to use and click on "APPLY".
It will take a few moments to apply
the settings.
Once done, click on "FORMAT" to
format the drive.
You will receive a warning, click "OK" to continue, as
all info will be permanently deleted.
Windows is now formatting the drive, this may take
a few moments so be patient.
Once done click on "NEXT" to
continue.
PART 3
► Thissection is for installing Windows, it will

take sometime and does not require any
input from you, so go make a cup of tea or
watch TV as it may take up to an hour.
Make sure there are no disks in your floppy
drive, as the computer will reboot a few
times during this process.
Windows now copies files
Windows expands the files:
Windows is installing features:
Windows is installing updates:
Windows is doing a restart: It will do this automatically if you
are not about, otherwise you can click "Restart Now" to
speed things up slightly.
The computer reboots:
If you get this message then you have left the a floppy disk
in the floppy drive or your harddrive is not in the BIOS boot
sequence correctly. Remove disk or fix BIOS then press "Any
Key" to continue.
Windows continues Loading:
Windows is now booting for the first time, don't be fooled
there could still be a few reboots and quite a bit of installing
to go.
Windows continues to install:
Windows does more updating and
installing:
Windows reboots a few more times:
and then finally:
Setup is almost complete:
PART 4
Next Input your Username for the computers
Administrator account. Then Click on
Password.
Now input your password (One you will remember) and then
retype the password to confirm. Also type in a password hint
that would help you remember it just in case. Once done click
"NEXT" to continue.
Now select your Windows protection method. We recommend
the top option "Use Recommended settings", click on your
selection to continue.
Next you need to check the time zone is correct and also the
time and date. Time and date in from the BIOS, but "Time
Zone" needs to be set. Click the "Down arrow" at the end of
the box.
Now select your "Time Zone". Once you are happy with your
selection click on "NEXT" to continue
That is all the information gathered that is needed, Windows
Install will thank you, click on "START" to continue....
Windows will now check your
computers performance.....
and begin to load.
Now the Windows "LOGIN" screen.
Type in your password and click on the arrow (Or press
"ENTER") to continue.
Windows "WELCOMES" you....
Windows now "PREPARES THE
DESKTOP"
Windows desktop appears and the
stages of the install begin.
Several personalised settings will be
installed.
The desktop will soon appear.
It is time to check your drivers and install all other
software that you will require.
THE END

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