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Rebooting Vista

FORESTBRI
FORESTBRI Posts: 70 Forumite
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I need to reboot my daughters dell laptop, i have all the reinstall discs, but don't know how to start the reboot???? I defo know it needs doing but need help to start?????

We have saved everything we need to keep onto discs!!!

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  • Airwolf1
    Airwolf1 Posts: 1,266 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I assume you mean reinstall, rather than reboot before anyone starts to help? Why do you need to do this, are there other problems with it that people on here could help you with?
    My suggestion and/or advice is my own and it is up to you if you follow it, please check the advice given before acting on it.
  • FORESTBRI
    FORESTBRI Posts: 70 Forumite
    Sorry i do mean reinstall, tried to rectify problems with help on here and elsewhere but this i am told is my only option left??????

    I have done this before on XP but not on Vista and i don't know where to start???????????/
  • Airwolf1
    Airwolf1 Posts: 1,266 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/e77344fa-e978-464c-953e-eba44f0522671033.mspx should assist you.
    My suggestion and/or advice is my own and it is up to you if you follow it, please check the advice given before acting on it.
  • scheming_gypsy
    scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite
    same as XP.
    Stick the CD in, make sure its set to boot from CD and press any key when prompted. From there just follow the onscreen instructions.
    Been a while since i had to re-install Vista but its the same as all other Microsoft operating systems as far as i can remember.
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