i built a pc for the first time and installed windows vista trial version which i now want to remove completely and install either xp or linux since it was only a 30 day trial.
how do i go about this? is there an add/remove program which i can use so it completely delates all vista entries and leaves my hard drive blank so when i turn on my computer i get the cmos screen like before the vista install?
any help much appreciated thanks
2007-07-07 04:55:36 · 6 answers · asked by GB 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
LOL.....I love it, vista is a dog!!!!!!! Here's a tutorial for installing the best Linux distro on the planet, Ubuntu:
http://www.hollandpcservice.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8
I recommend killdisk to wipe that drive clean, it's a free disk utility:
http://www.killdisk.com
2007-07-07 06:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up all personal data from your PC (copy to CD / DVD / external hard drive) and do a Windows XP "Clean Install" (for instructions go to: (www.theeldergeek.com).
Note: You must use your Recovery disks, if included with your PC, to avoid driver problems, not a store-bought XP. The Recovery disks may be ON the hard drive, so Read The Friendly Manual FIRST.
2007-07-07 05:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A format erases each and everything on the problematic rigidity and that contains residing house windows in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, in case you have your serial huge form sticky label on the pc for a small cost your community pc shop can re-installation residing house windows for you without you having to have a disk ( the reason at the back of the sticky label could be to coach your reproduction of residing house windows is valid and not stolen or pretend ) there's no thank you to 'format' and supply your self a clean reproduction of residing house windows without eliminating residing house windows thoroughly.
2016-10-20 04:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by prebor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you crack it? Google PARADOX VISTA CRACK. It fools Windows Vista into thinking that your PC has been built by a company such as Dell so doesn't need activating.
2007-07-07 05:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
reformat your hard drive or buy a new one
PS.
building computers are fun when they work am i right
2007-07-07 06:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to do a full install of your new os
2007-07-07 05:01:19 · answer #6 · answered by Snot Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋