Re: Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

Ivan,
is it safe to move all data files I want to the cd drive?

 
Love and Light,
            Lisa

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From: Ivan Wilson < fmlyrnn%40yahoo.com">fmlyrnnyahoo.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 3:49:46 PM
Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

Lisa, this is not complicated, just "5&quot; easy steps.
Step 1
Begin by backing up all information that you cannot re-obtain through download. (This includes pictures and personal documents). Do not worry about your email, as you will be able to access it anytime.
Step 2
Next, with the windows disc in your drive, restart your computer and press F12 before Windows starts. This will bring you to the Boot Device menu. Choose "Boot from disc."; This will bring up the Windows disc.
Step 3
Allow the Windows disc to load all the files and prompt you to install or repair Windows. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows. Tell the system that you want to install on the C: partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to format the hard drive. This will wipe the drive clean, erasing all data.
Step 4
>From there, Windows will re-install. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Step 5
After the new installation of Windows is complete, you will need to reinstall all drivers, software and anything from your backup disc that you created before you began the clean install.

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From: lisa <lisa2k65yahoo. com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 4:40:44 PM
Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

I went to eHow a while ago, like two weeks ago, and it had a long list of things i had to do and the only way I found TO do was get the biggest storage device like a 2 or 3 GB flash to backup my data. But I still could not uninstall the OS. HElp

 
Love and Light,
            Lisa

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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 3:05:37 PM
Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

Lisa,

> Now I want to uninstall XP Pro and install XP Home but XP Pro will
> not uninstall
 
How to do a Clean Install of Windows OS
This article will show you how to perform a clean install of Windows on your computer system.
http://www.ehow. com/how_2306493_ do-clean- install-windows- os.html?ref= fuel&utm_ source=yahoo& utm_medium= ssp&utm_campaign =yssp_art

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From: lisa <lisa2k65yahoo. com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 3:23:39 PM
Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

Ok I feel this is a volatile project. but i am willing to do so I can "not have a volatile OS". lol. this isn't funny but it sure is silly what I think.

 
Love and Light,
            Lisa

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From: Jim Purcell <jpurcellwi. rr.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 12:05:04 PM
Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_ Tech] Using an OEM version of Vista on another computer

Lisa,

> Now I want to uninstall XP Pro and install XP Home but XP Pro will
> not uninstall

The best way to uninstall the old OS is to install the new one and
choose to format the C partition in the process. This removes all the
old OS. Now you want to make sure that you back up all your files,
data, program install files that you have on your hard drive instead
of on install disks. Always keep your data files backed up. Accidents
occasionally happen and end up wiping out your files.

What I do is partition my hard drive and save my data files on a
different partition from the OS and programs.

Jim

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Lisa,

> is it safe to move all data files I want to the cd drive?

Yes it is. just make sure that the files are readable on the disk
after you have copied them. Of course you won't be moving them, they
will still be on the computer until you install the OS. And remember
to also copy to the cd your email address book and maybe your browser
favorites.

Jim

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