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There are various methods to reinstall Vista.
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This may assist you (download the files and make your own DVD):
And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:
The above download links and information on how to make the ISO file and then creat the Installation DVD are at this link:
'How to Download a Vista ISO and Create an Installation DVD or USB'
'How to Create a Vista Installation USB Key'
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You can contact your Computer Manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of Recovery Disks.
They should do that for a small cost.
To reinstall Vista using their Recovery Disk/s, you Boot from the 1st Recovery Disk they supply and follow the Manufacturer's instructions to reinstall:
You will have to change the Boot Order to make the DVD/CD Drive 1st in the Boot Order:
How to change the Boot Order in BIOS:
'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs, and replace product manuals'
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And if you never received a Recovery Disk when you purchased your Computer there should be a Recovery Partition on the Hard Drive to reinstall Windows back to how you bought your Computer.
The Recovery process can be started by pressing a particular Key or Keys combination at Boot. (Power On / Startup)
It may be F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc depending on the Manufacturer.
Ask them or us for the correct Key sequence.
These are for Windows 7 and Vista as well:
Here are the Key/s to press at Boot to start the Recovery Process back to Factory Settings (new condition). Under each Manufacturer in the list below are the instructions in the respective links for you to follow on how to use their Recovery Partition
Acer – Press Left Alt + F10 Keys.
Advent – Tap F10 until Starting System Recovery appears
Asus – Press F9
Dell – Press F8 which will bring up Advanced Boot Options http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=DSN_362066
eMachines: Press Left Alt Key + F10
Fujitsu – Press F8
Gateway: Press Alt + F10 Keys - As Acer owns them: press Left Alt + F10 Keys as per Acer eRecovery
HP – Press F11 repeatedly
Lenovo – Press F11
LG – Press F11
Packard Bell: Press and hold the ALT key while pressing repeatedly the F10 key. Release the keys when a message displays that Windows is loading files.
Samsung – Press F4
Sony Vaio – Tap F10 until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed
Toshiba – Press 0 (zero)
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And if you do have a Manufacturer's Recovery Partition on your Hard Drive, you should be able to make your own Recovery Disks from it to reinstall the Operating System.
Look under Programs > your Computer Manufacturer's name > then their System Tools or Recovery Software Headings for them, depending how it is worded.
If you can not find any reference to it, contact the Manufacturer for advice on how to make those Recovery Disks.
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Some manufacturers no longer have Vista Recovery Disks available.
If that happens, you may have to try this instead:
You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, that contains the files for the various Vista Editions (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) to be installed. The Product Key on your Computer / Laptop case determines which Edition is installed.
Other Manufacturers' Recovery DVDs are not to be used for the above purpose.
And you need to know the 'bit' version for Vista, as 32bit and 64bit Editions come on different DVDs
Here is how to do a clean install of Vista, using a Microsoft Vista DVD:
'How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista'
And once the Operating System is installed, go to your Computer Manufacturer's website and obtain the latest Drivers for your particular Model Computer or Laptop.
And phone Activation may be required when using the above clean install Method.
'How to Activate Vista Normally and by Phone Activation'
Cheers.