Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition

Appendix A. Installing Windows Vista

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• Prepare to Install Windows Vista

• Install Windows Vista

• Update to a Windows Vista Service Pack

• Transfer Files and Settings from Another Computer

• Get Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

• Learn About Windows Live

• Explore Windows Live Home

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Introduction

If you’re upgrading to Windows Vista from a previous version of Windows, this appendix describes how to prepare and install Windows Vista. The temptation is to insert the Windows Vista install disc and start the installation, but you can avoid problems by making sure your computer is ready for Windows Vista. Before you install Windows Vista, you need to check your computer hardware and software and make several setup decisions that ...