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    Vista Recovery

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by whatj, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. whatj

    whatj Newbie

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    I was trying to install windows xp on my laptop we all know how that works well
    I wiped my HD so with just the 2 recovery disks can I still reinstall Vista and if so how?

    Thanks in advance for any advice on the matter..

    WhatJ
     
    whatj, Dec 5, 2007
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Set your BIOS to boot from CD first and insert your recovery discs. It should go through the steps for you.
     
    Arki, Dec 5, 2007
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    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Or put your first recovery disk in and when it first turns on press F12, and select the dvdrom
     
    allan_huang, Dec 5, 2007
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