Saucy

That's the screen! And from there one can run the Windows Memory
Diagnostic. Thanks.

"Robert Pendell" <shinji257@uplink.net> wrote in message
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> 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.