ok well we have windows WE which i hate! and we recently got a new laptop which came with the windows vista cd. i want to add windows vista to this computer but i don't know how to unistall it! i've looked around on the internet and it tells me step by step to go to start, settings, control panel, add/remove programs, and click 'uninstall windows millenium edition' well that button isn't on there. does anyone know of anyway i can get windows me off my computer so i can add windows vista?
2007-05-06 11:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by MCT 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
ok for some of you, when i put the windows vista cd in it does absolutely nothing and for 'anounimouse' i tried what you told me but everytime i changed the settings it wouldn't let me reboot....anybody else have any suggestions??
2007-05-06 11:53:42 · update #1
First you need to check if the hardware is compatible. A computer that is running that old of Windows will most likely not run Vista. Do a search for a program that will tell you if you can install Vista. The hardware requirements are crazy, for example, you need 1 GB of ram.
If you can install it then you will need to reformat the hard disk. This will however take everything off your hard drive. What I would do is :
Get a external hard drive
Backup all important documents
Insert Vista Cd
Follow instructions.
As I recall, I'm not sure if you can even use the recovery CD that comes with the new laptop. I'm sure I'll get flamed, but I believe that the CD is only for the laptop. I'm not sure, so don't hold that against me, it's just an idea.
Hope this helps.
-- Professor
*Edit:
You may have to set up BIOS to boot from the cd. This varies from computer to computer. Remember, Google is your best friend.
2007-05-06 11:28:47 · answer #1 · answered by ipndrmath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this computer had Windows ME on it, chances are it will be almost 5-6 years old, putting Vista on it (If it can take it that is), would be like carrying a tank on top of a truck, you would simply crush it to death.
Vista has a very high hardware requirement, even computers 2-3 years old have problems running Vista with enough speed.
I would advice you to first check the minimum requirement on Vista befor eyou even do a thing.
Paying $200 for a copy of Vista then to find it wont work, and with no option to move it to anoter machine, you are really wasting time and money
2007-05-06 11:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok who ever gave u that tip is totally wrong , first off u need to check if ur pc cuts it with the hardware requirements then anfter that u do need a dvd rom to install that vista since is a dvd-rom cd , and then all u have to do is insert the dvd and restart ur pc , then at boot up it will read CLICK ANY BUTTON TO INSTALL FROM CD DVD , or something similar to that , now if it dosent then u need to chage ur bios , for some pc's F1 , F2 , DELETE , F12 , are the buttons that u need to check wich is the one that logs u in to the bios mode , then after u are in then look for the BOOT tab and open it , then change the setting and set cd or dvd rom to first boot , save and exit , and now the boot screen will read the cd and the installation will start , ONHE IMPORTANT THING save all of you pics music and what ever u want to save , the installation will wipe out ur hard drive !!
2007-05-06 11:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by anounimouse u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have nothing important on your Windows ME, then you can do a fresh install. Put the Vista CD onto the cd/dvd drive. Select boot from CD when it is loading. Follow the instructions from CD to install.
2007-05-06 11:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by tpk_april1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much doubt that a computer which must be several years old would be capable of running Vista
2007-05-06 11:28:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋