system restore / re install vista

Question

Dimension 9200 Jan 07    stock version core duo e6300 upgraded from xp media to vista  march 07   Hi, I have had constant problems running vista since I upgraded. I am guessing a compatibility issue with current software I am using. I wish to run a system restore to the point when I upgraded.  I know this dell machine has an inbuilt option to return it to it's original state, kind of dells own version of system restore. 1 . would someone please tell me how I find and use this function ? 2 . is it complicated to return the pc to the xp media o/s if need be ? I had no problems with that when it was installed. i still have the discs.   I'm sure this is all very simple. I have no time to spend sitting at my pc trying to figure this out.   many thanks John

johnno5867 · Answer

thanks to you also.

Roger1955 · Answer

Hi,

I'll just quickly inform you that the Vista upgrade did away with the system restore to XP factory settings. You will have to do a install of XP with the XP disc if you want XP back. Someone will jump in to explain how to do it if you don't. Basically you boot from the XP disc and follow the prompts. If you want to try a Vista reinstall boot from the Vista DVD and choose you option. You can always goggle to fine out how to install it. Good luck!

Roger1955

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XPS 410
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 1.86 ghz
3 GB DDR2 SDRAM / Evga Geforce 7600GT
2-250 GB WD Sata II HDD'S 7200 rpm(Raid 1 Array)
19 in E197FPB Flat Panel Display
13 and 1 media card reader
Sony CRX 3105S 48xCombo CDRWDVD Sata
TSST Corp TS-H553A 16xDVD+-RW/DL Sata
IEEE 1394 PCI Express Firewire Port
Avast 4.7.1 Home
Windows Vista Home Premium

Message Edited by Roger1955 on 07-04-2007 09:25 AM

johnno5867 · Answer

okay, thanks for your time.

GioAguilar · Answer

XP Installation Vista Installation

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

Insert OS disc into drive turn off computer turn it back on when the Dell screen appears tap F12 the boot screen will appear tap down to the CD drive what the disc is in press enter the OS setup screen appears click install and follow the instructions to do a clean install.

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries

Windows General

system restore / re install vista

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