Have you finally received or purchased your copy of Windows Vista, but don't know where to start installing it? Read on to find out what are the steps required to perform a successful Windows Vista installation.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Initialize the installation
Step 1. Insert the Windows Vista DVD into your computer's DVD drive to begin the installation
Windows will begin uploading files to your computer to launch the installation wizard.
Step 2. Select the location options
Start by choosing the primary language of the operating system, the date and currency format, and the language of the keyboard and input methods.
Step 3. Select the 'Install' button to start the installation
This is the installation window.
Step 4. Enter the product code
Enter the installation code and press the 'Next' button.
Step 5. Accept Microsoft's contractual terms
The Windows Vista licensed terms of use will appear. Once read and accepted, select the check button 'I accept the license terms' and press the 'Next' button.
Step 6. Select the type of installation
In this step of the procedure you are given the option to choose between an 'Upgrade' or 'Custom' installation. Based on your choice, the installation will continue in one of the following ways:
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Update. Windows will check the compatibility of the installed hardware and software. You'll see a detailed report of what won't work if you install Windows Vista. Select the 'Next' button to start updating your system. The update process will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
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Personalized. You will be prompted to select the destination for the Windows Vista installation files. If your system has multiple partitions, you will need to select one to proceed with the installation. Select the 'Next' button to complete the installation process which takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
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Step 7. When prompted, restart your computer
The installation procedure will automatically restart your computer to complete the Windows Vista installation.
Method 2 of 2: Customize the Installation
Step 1. Create a user
Choose the username, login password and logo image (this can be changed at a later time) with which you will log in to the system. Select the 'Next' button to continue.
Step 2. Identify your PC
Type in your computer name and choose which wallpaper to give your desktop. Both of these customizations can be changed when you want.
Step 3. Select the security level
Windows Vista will ask you to choose the system protection level.
Step 4. Change the location options
In this step you will have to set the time, date and time zone of reference. Select the 'Next' button to continue.
Step 5. Select the 'Start' button
Step 6. Check system performance
Windows will take a few minutes to check and optimize the performance of the computer before reaching the login window.
Step 7. Log in
You will be shown the image you have associated with your user profile. Select your user and type the password in the appropriate field. As soon as you hit enter, Windows will complete the installation process by creating the desktop according to your instructions.
Advice
To activate your copy of Windows Vista immediately after installation, you will need to have a working internet connection. If not, you will need to activate at a later time, or choose an activation by phone call on the number provided during the installation wizard. If you do not activate your copy within 30 days, you will no longer be able to log in to Windows Vista unless you register or perform a fresh installation
Warnings
- Before proceeding with the installation of Windows Vista, make sure that your computer has at least the minimum required hardware requirements. You can perform a check using the appropriate software, which will check the configuration of your computer and inform you of the possibility of supporting the correct functioning of Windows Vista.
- Even if only in very rare cases, updating your operating system to a new version could cause the loss of your data. Before proceeding, always back up any data you absolutely don't want to lose.
