How to Boot From a Recovery Disc in Vista
Despite its security model advances over previous generations of Windows operating systems, Windows Vista is still susceptible to viruses, accidental file erasure and system corruption. When Windows Vista no longer boots or encounters severe system errors, it is necessary to perform a system recovery to make the computer operational again. Each Windows Vista disc also operates as a recovery CD.
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Instructions
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Insert your Windows Vista DVD or first CD into your computer's optical drive bay.
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Restart your computer.
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Press any key when prompted to boot directly to the disc.
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Select your language from the language settings screen, then click "Next."
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Select "Repair your computer" from the list of options.
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Select your Windows Vista installation from the list of installed operating systems, then click "Next."
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Click "Startup Repair" from the list of tools, then click "Next." The System Recovery Options utility will repair your system's boot record to allow booting into the operating system.
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Restart your computer to boot into Windows Vista.
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