new computer - boot from cd without reinstall?

hello.

we have a new build with vista 64bit, intel i7 and wd hard drive. how can we reboot from vista cd without running the whole reinstall process?

first test of new computer: ran fine from cd, also in safe mode. when set to boot from hd we had the blue screen that goes by so fast we cannot even read it. now when we set bios to run from cd it goes thru the whole installation process instead of just booting.

great forum btw, look forward to reading and posting more!

after we get this computer up and running lol

Msongs

Hi, msongs, and welcome to the forums.

When you boot from the HD, right after your BIOS info screen disappears, start hitting the F8 key - this will allow you to enter the advanced boot menu that allows you to select different options - of note are the Last Known Good, as well as (if available) Disable automatic restart. There is also the ability to run Safe mode, and even run Vista repair straight from the HD.

If you boot off the DVD, you have the same option when booting into the DVD environment - select the Repair button.

See http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html and http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101393-repair-vista-options-preferred-sequence.html for more information.