When your Computer is starting up, insert your Windows Vista installation
DVD, it should prompt you to boot from it by striking a key on your
keyboard. If that option is not available, you need to go into your BIOS and
set your boot options to boot from your Optical drive.
--
Andre
Blog:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
My Vista Quickstart Guide:
http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
"Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4AA5479E-5331-47F5-A31B-0ED1DC759547@xxxxxx
Quote:
> Ah OK , thanks.
>
> When you say 'and boot from it' in your instructions, how do I boot from
> the
> DVD?
>
> "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
> Quote:
>> Well, you are doing it wrong, you need to use your Windows Vista DVD to
>> accomplish a Windows Vista Complete PC Restore, please view the link I
>> provided you.
>> --
>> Andre
>> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> "Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:C9B19E60-DFED-48A5-9C9B-734B2CC1187B@xxxxxx Quote:
>> >I am attempting the full restore from a backup on an external hard drive
>> >
>> > I used F8 to get to this screen:
>> >
>> > 'Advanced Boot Options
>> >
>> > Choose Advanced Options for: Microsoft Windows Vista
>> >
>> > (use the arrow keys to highlight your choice.)
>> >
>> > Safe Mode (highlighted)
>> > Safe Mode with Networking
>> > Safe Mode with Command Prompt
>> >
>> > Enable Boot Logging
>> > Enable low-resolution video (640x480)
>> > Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
>> > Directory Services Restore Mode
>> > Debugging Mode
>> > Disable automatic restart on system failure
>> > Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
>> >
>> > Start Windows Normally'
>> >
>> > Where to from here?
>> >
>> > My apologies for lack of knowledge.
>> >
>> > "Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Its not in Safe Mode, this is after you have booted from your DVD and
>> >> selected your Language:
>> >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...DB!16507.entry
>> >> --
>> >> Andre
>> >> Blog: http://adacosta.spaces.live.com
>> >> My Vista Quickstart Guide:
>> >> http://adacosta.spaces.live.com/blog...3DB!9709.entry
>> >> "Sumer" <Sumer@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> >> news:ABAB8C0A-2C76-4501-9E75-4FB62549084E@xxxxxx
>> >> >I am attempting full PC restore for Vista Ultimate
>> >> >
>> >> > I am on the the Advanced Boot Options screen for Vista.
>> >> >
>> >> > Safe Mode
>> >> >
>> >> > The windows help instructions say:
>> >> >
>> >> > On the Advanced Boot Options menu, use the arrow keys to highlight
>> >> > Repair
>> >> > your computer, and then press ENTER.
>> >> >
>> >> > There is not an option that says 'Repair your computer'.
>> >> >
>> >> > Any ideas on how I should proceed?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >>
>>
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