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species8350

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July 24th, 2014 05:00

Re-Installing Vista if Another OS is Installed (Dell Dimension, E520)

If I decided to replace  Vista with Linux and then later decided to return to Vista would I be able to insert the Dell/Vista disk, install Visa (replace Linux), and then install the Vista drivers?

If this is possible, would the following be the correct procedure?

1. Insert the Dell/Vista disk and insert the OS.

2. Insert the blue Drivers and Utilities disk and somehow insert the drivers.

Thanks

Ps. Single boot only

Philip_Yip

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July 24th, 2014 06:00

Yes see here:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/

You may want to securely wipe with DBAN before beginning Vista installation:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/securely-wipe-your-hard-drive-with-dariks-boot-and-nuke-dban/

See in particular here and here:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/windows-vista-installation/

Install the standalone updates and Dell system Software before the rest of the drivers:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/obtaining-the-latest-service-packsbuilds-of-internet-explorer/windows-vista-service-pack-2/

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/driver-sets/dell-system-software/

Driver installation order:

Philip_Yip

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July 24th, 2014 06:00

P.S. If you just want to try Linux out, you can always use VMWare player and install it in a virtual machine:

http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

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