Re-installing Vista Basic

Discussion in 'Software' started by Johnd76, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. Johnd76

    Johnd76 Megabyte Poster

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    Hi folks,

    My friend has given me her computer (Dell DIMENSION C521) to have a look at, the main problem she was saying was that it takes ages to get to her desktop (approx 5 mins). She uninstalled programs thats she thought she didnt use and also used msconfig, but it still takes a while to get to her desktop.

    Im thinking of re-installing her operating system as she has the Reinstallation DVD but when i tried it nothing happened, this is because the operating system is already there.

    Would i be alble to do a clean install of windows XP then use the DELL Reinstallation DVD to reinstall Vista Basic over the top of XP?

    (god i go on and on lol)
     
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  2. Johnd76

    Johnd76 Megabyte Poster

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    Hi again.......forget everything i said, I have got it working, sorry for posting the question
     
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  3. Big Brotha

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    How did you solve the problem?
     
  4. Johnd76

    Johnd76 Megabyte Poster

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    When i wrote the thread i had brain freeze!

    I used the reinstallation DVD then restarted the computer and pressed F12
     
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