Robert Pendell

Saucy wrote:
> I attempted to install Vista on my 'ol laptop. It has only 256MB RAM and
> tends to overheat if it runs the DVD drive too long [e.g. to get Visual
> Studio installed on the thing I have to elevate the it and use a fan to
> drive airflow around the whole laptop].
>
> Anyway, Vista installer checks and will refuse to install on it, citing
> insufficient RAM. Fine. I left the thing on all night rebooted and ran
> the install again .. but there was a "memory" problem this time 'round
> [probably from overheating].
>
> Lo and behold I get some options ..
>
> .. including the opportunity to run a memory diagnostic utility. This
> utility is not normally available. It is from the Windows Vista disc.
> How does one circumvent the install/repair routine of the Vista discs
> and go straight to this utility? Because it is otherwise hidden. And
> what other boot 'n startup utilities are on that Windows Vista disc? And
> can I read up on this whole thing?
>
> Thanks

When the "Press any key to boot the CD or DVD..." prompt comes up press
and hold the Spacebar. At least that is what I've read.