How to Put Windows Vista on PSP

PSP stands for PlayStation Portable. It is a portable device from Sony that allows you to play video games, watch movies, connect to the Internet, and do a number of other activities. You can also put Windows Vista on it for easier navigation and use.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Windows Vista operating system
• Sony PSP
• Blank, rewritable Universal Media Disc
• Universal Media Disc reader/writer for your computer

Download Windows Vista for your PSP

1. Put the Windows Vista installation disc into your computer.

2. Click on the Start menu, and then go to "Computer" and to your CD or DVD drive.

3. Put a blank universal media disc into the reader/writer connected to your computer.

4. Right-click the drive and copy the files to your Universal Media Disc.

5. Put the Universal Media Disc into your PSP once the files are successfully copied.

6. Boot up your PSP and follow the installation instructions as you would on a normal computer. Don't forget to have your product key handy!

Tips & Warnings

• PSP uses Universal Media Discs instead of traditional CDs and DVDs. They are considerably smaller and not always compatible with traditional CD and DVD drives. They can hold up to 1.8 gigabytes of data.

• Windows Vista is not sold on Universal Media Disc. The installation disc must be copied from a CD or DVD disc.

• Don't forget Microsoft requires you to activate your copy of Windows Vista within 30 days of installation or the operating system will stop working. You can activate your copy either online or by phone. Check your manual for activation instructions.

• Registering your copy of Windows Vista and all of your software, though not required to use the system, is always a good idea. You will be prompted to register after you install and periodically after that.

• Be sure to buy a new copy of Windows Vista for your PSP and do not install it on any other devices or drives. Software piracy is against the law.

• Contact Microsoft for further information on copyright infringement and software piracy before attempting to install Windows Vista on your PSP to make absolutely sure you are doing nothing illegal.

Resources

• More information on PSP from Playstation.com
• More information on the Windows Vista operating system from Microsoft.com