[aandy501]

Some time ago, I reformatted a Compaq laptop and reinstalled WinMe for a friend. There was nothing but problems as the reinstall wouldn't work for some obscure reason - I think it was due to some special Compaq formatting of the HD. Can't remember too clearly now.
Just remember that there were many problems doing what is really easy on a desktop PC.
Now, another friend has asked me to format and reinstall his Acer Aspire 4720Z laptop. It currently runs WinXP Pro but he wants Vista. Am I going to run into problems if I simply run the Vista DVD from boot up and do an install as you would on a desktop PC?
Any advice/help would be REALLY appreciated!!

Thanks.

[iframe]

Under boot try to hit ALT+F10

ahh ok wait you want vista on it ?
Looks like its ok to just boot up on you Vista dvd. after you go here
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers...k/as_4720.html
All the vista drivers seem to be released for this model
Good luck

[R Jade]

Try microsoft site to test the system for compatibility with Vista. It is possible that the hardware is not completely compatible with Vista and in this case you will have surely difficulties.
Good luck!