How to Replace Windows Vista on a Gateway Laptop
Windows Vista can be replaced on any Gateway laptop or notebook model that is able to run the operating system (OS). Replacing the operating system is done by reinstalling the OS over a previous installation on your Gateway laptop's hard disk drive (HDD). Reinstallation is often used to troubleshoot problems with the OS and will reset the settings on your Gateway laptop. Music, pictures, videos, documents, software and other files on your computer may be deleted during the reinstall. Save these files to a CD-R before reinstalling Vista.
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Instructions
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Power your Gateway laptop on, log into Vista and allow the desktop to open. Load the Vista installation CD into your laptop's CD/DVD slot or tray.
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Click "Install now" when the green and blue "Install Windows" page opens on your laptop's screen.
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Ensure that your Gateway laptop is connected to the Internet. Select the "Get updates" option to download any available updates before Vista is reinstalled.
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Enter the Vista CD key on the screen that appears after the Vista updates have been downloaded. The Vista product key is printed on the slipcase that the CD came in. If Vista came preinstalled on your Gateway laptop, the 25 character product key may be placed on a sticker on the bottom of your laptop.
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Agree to the terms of use for the Vista operating system by clicking the "I accept the license terms" button on the "Please read the license terms" page. Click "Custom" when asked "Which type of installation do you want?" on the screen that follows.
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Hit the "Next" button on the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen to reinstall Vista over the previous installation. Your Gateway laptop will restart and bring you to the desktop of the fresh Vista installation.
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