This wizard guides you through a Vista installation and helps you get started with Windows Vista. Installing Windows Vista takes between 15 and 60 minutes depending on the hardware you have. Expect also that you must have a partition that has at least 10GB of free disk space for 32-bit version and at least 15GB for 64-bit version. Remember that you can not have Windows Vista on the same partition as an existing Windows installation. You can solve this by dividing your disk into multiple partitions, read more on this below.
This guide applies to: All versions of Windows Vista.
Step 1 - Choose Windows Vista 32 - or 64-bit version
Windows Vista comes in both a 32-bit and 64-bit version. The differences between them include the 64-bit version can use four gigabytes of working memory or more and that it has more safety features than the 32-bit version. 32-bit version of Vista can use a maximum of about three gigabytes of working memory because of limitations in 32-bitarsarktitekturen.
Installing Vista
32-bit version of Windows Vista can only use about 3 gigabyte working memory. 64-bit version, however, can handle up to 128 gigabytes of working memory.
Step 2 - Preparing to take if you do not have a spare drive or partition
If you do not already have two partitions, or more hard drives in your computer, you can with the Vista built-in program called "diskpart 'shrink an existing partition and then create a new one where you install Vista. If you already have a partition or hard drive ready for Vista so skip to the next step. If you want to divide your hard drive into multiple partitions, it's time to do it now. You boot your computer from the Vista DVD and choose language settings and then "Repair your computer" and instead of "Install Now". Then select "Next" button to load the default layout for your keyboard and then "Next" again when you skip past the operating list. Then choose to open a "Kommandtolk".
To shrink your current and single partition type as described below. After each line, press [Enter] key. The example below assumes you only have one hard drive in your computer. Do you have multiple hard drives or partitions you want to shrink does not work, the values are listed below.
diskpart
select disk 0
select partition 1
shrink
exit
When you run the commands above, then the partition you chose to shrink as much as possible. Enter the exit once again exit and press [Enter] to select "Restart". Now start from the Vista DVD again but choose when starting the installer "Install Now" instead. You should now have free space where you are having the installer can create a new partition that you install Vista on.
Step 3 - Choose between two different ways to install Vista
There are two ways to start the install, either by starting the computer from the Vista DVD or starting setup from within Windows XP, for example. There are some differences depending on the installation way you choose. For example, is the drive letter of the partition you install Vista via boot from the DVD always C:. However, if you start the installation from within Windows XP, for example, then the drive letter of your Vista partition that is when you choose the partition in the installer.
Note that if you have plans to upgrade from Windows XP or Windows Vista, you must start the installation from within Windows. You can not boot up the disc if you're upgrading. A major benefit of installing Vista from Windows XP, even if you do a clean install, is that updates to the installer and the required drivers can be downloaded automatically. This can save you the trouble, for example load drivers manually for the SATA / RAID controller.
Step 4 - Start the installation from the Vista DVD
Put in your Vista disc in the DVD drive and restart your computer from it. It takes a while for some files to be loaded, but then the first screen up where you get to choose the installation language. If you have Vista, Swedish, all settings will be preset, otherwise you will ensure that you have a Swedish keyboard misinterpreted as you proceed.
Warning! To start the computer from the Vista DVD, the DVD drive to be the hard drive in boot order. Sometimes you need to press F12 during startup as the computer to manually choose to boot from the DVD drive. Otherwise, you can set this permanently in the BIOS.
Then go ahead and choose "Install Now". When prompted, enter the product key and accept the license agreement. Enter your product key. Note that you can choose to move on without filling out a product key. The installation works without any limitations for 30 days before you need to activate Windows Vista.
Then select a partition or hard drive to install Vista on. You will see a list of all hard drives / partitions that were found, and also the free space that must be included if you chose to run diskpart at an earlier stage. If you have a SATA hard drive so you may need to download drivers for its controls for you to see the hard disk or disks. Do this by selecting the "Load Driver". New over Windows XP is that you can download the SATA / RAID drivers from USB stick or CD / DVD, Windows XP, it was well known only to load them from disk. Well, when you select which partition to install Windows Vista on, select "Next" to begin the Windows installation program to extract files. This step is the step that takes time during installation. Grab a cup of coffee while you wait!
Installing Vista
You do not need to enter a product key during installation, but may choose to do it at a later date. Vista will work for 30 days before you have to activate it.
Step 5 - Complete the installation
After copying the files will computer to restart, once or twice every few minutes. When all units are installed, you stand at the screen where you must create a user on the computer. When you enter a user name and password may choose, and chose a picture for your user account, select "Next". You will then have to enter a computer name and choose a background, when you're done with this, select "Next". Next you choose how to handle updates from Windows Update, select "Use recommended settings" and "Next". Now check that the correct time zone is set and the time and date is correct, then select "Next". If a NIC is installed and if you have a network connection, the installation will ask you what kind of network it is, At Home, Work or Public location.
Once you have answered all questions, the installation and grundkonfigureringen now complete. Select "Start" to run performance measurement tool that measures how well different components of your computer. After installation, found the results of the measurement of something called the Performance Information and Tools. After installing Windows Vista, there is a lot to do before you can go ahead and explore the new stuff and features Windows Vista.
Step 6 - Install updates and drivers
Since many drivers are not included by default in Windows Vista but is available on Windows Update, you should soon make a visit there to see what drivers are offered. It is also important to download and install security updates and other critical updates that are released periodically. In addition, the updated files for Windows Defender and removal tool of the most common malicious programs from Windows Update.
To start Windows Update, press [Windows] key and type "update" and wait for Windows Update will appear in the list and press [Enter]. Windows Update window opens and then select "Check for updates" then "View available updates" as soon as the scan is complete. If no drivers are on the Vista disc and not on Windows Update, you download the drivers from your computer manufacturer or the manufacturer of the hardware you are missing drivers. If you can not find any Vista drivers for your device, try with drivers for Windows XP, the fact is that most drivers for Windows XP also work on Windows Vista.
Step 7 - Start exploring Vista
Once you've reached the point where you have installed all necessary drivers, security updates and other updates, so it's time to start exploring the Vista!
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