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Installing Windows Vista

- Installing Windows Vista the Right Way -
To Install Vista properly make sure you have the following done :

- All your Driver CDs'
* Make sure they are compatible with Vista, or make sure manufacture has Drivers on their site *

- Everything Backed-Up, onto a External HDD or DVD/CD
* Click here to learn how to back-up *

- Check to see if your computer is Compatible with Vista
* If its barely Compatible, don't use Vista till your computer exceeds expectations *

- Unplug your computer from the internet
* So Viruses, etc don't find their way in during install *

After this is done, your going to do a Clean install of Windows Vista; this makes sure that your computer has a fresh start, even if your computer has a fresh install of XP; DON'T DO A UPGRADE INSTALL, I made a mistake doing that and my install crashed (I will explain later).

Now, pop the Vista install DVD in to your DVD drive, it should show this :



Click on Install now, then on the Welcome page click Next, make sure you have all programs Closed. Now, under " How do you want to transfer files and settings to your new computer ? ", select, " Use a Type of Removable Storage or Use a Network ".

Then under, " How to transfer files and settings ", choose the location that suits your needs. If you saved your things to a network, select, " Use a Shared Network Location ". If you saved to a External HDD or a DVD/CD, select, " CD or DVD, USB Flash Drive, or External Hard Disk ".

Under," Where do you want to save your files? ", click " Browse " to navigate to the location on an external storage location in which you would like to save your files. You can even assign a password if you'd like.

Under, " What do you want to transfer to your new computer? ", select one :

•	All user accounts, files, and settings
	My user accounts, files, and settings only
	Advanced options

Windows Easy Transfer will gather all of the information, the data is listed; confirm the list and click " Transfer ".

When the is complete, click " Close ".

Once the information is transferred, you're ready to complete the installation of Windows Vista.

Install of Windows Vista

	On the " Install Windows " page, click " Install now ".
	When asked, click " Go online to get the latest updates ".
	When prompted for the Authentication key, don't enter it just in case of a failed install..
	Accept the terms of the License Agreement, and then click " Next.

Once installation and setup are complete, you can restart Windows Easy Transfer.

Congratulations, Vista has been setup !!!

Transferring data to the computer :

	On the " Start " menu, select " All Programs ", select " Accessories ", select " System Tools ", and then select " Windows Easy Transfer ".
	Click" Continue "to allow the program access.
	Click " Next "to start the wizard.
	If you have programs open and are prompted to close them, click " OK ".
	Under " Do you want to start a new transfer or continue one in progress? ", select " Continue a transfer in progress. "
	Under " Are you using a local network? ", select one of the following: • Yes, I'm using my local network to connect my two machines • No, I've already saved my files to CD, DVD, or removable storage
	If asked to allow an exception for Windows Firewall, click " Yes ".
	If asked to input a Windows Easy Transfer key, type the key, and then click" Next ".
	Browse to the location of the transferred data. If you've selected a network drive or network connection, you may have to work through some additional steps to connect to the network. You will be asked if this is the case.
	Find the file you saved, generally with a name like SavedData.mig, and click " Open ". Click " Next ".
	Type your user name or choose one from the list, and then click " Next ".
	Click " Transfer " to begin the transfer process When your done, wait till 25 of the 30 days of the activation days are over till you activate. !!! CONGRATULATIONS, VISTA HAS BEEN SETUP !!!

March 2007's topic : Vista

This months topic is Windows Vista, a brand-new OS from Microsoft; is has had many criticisms, but if you ask me; its just what the doctor ordered. Heres what I recommend for your computer for the hardware in your rig:

Vista * any edition *

- a 2Ghz or faster processor
- 1 gigabyte of ram
- an HDCP compatible graphics card
- 17" or larger moniter
- Broadband (theres no point in having Vista if you use dial-up)

The rig I run running now, is fairly top-of-the-line, but thats only because I also use its as Media Center, so the computer pretty much needs to be top-notch for its HDCP-ness, other than that, if your not using Vista for gaming nor as a Media Center; its best you just stick with XP.

Welcome to Techno World

Welcome to Techno World, in this Blog I shall have a topic per month and shall post things on that topic. A little background information is that I am current in my 2nd semester in high school, and have a great love for computers and video games, infact I plan to be a Game Designer as a profession. Please when commenting, don't spam or flame others; thanks and enjoi :D

- Lethal