[CloudFX]

Hi..

I just reformatted my Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit computer. The problem now is, the screen resolution isn't what it should be. It's much less sharp. I tried changing the screen resolution in the Personalization thing, but to no effect.

I used the CD my computer (Dell Inspiron 1521) came with. I'm sure it's just the driver that I have to activate to fix, but I don't know how.

Also, now that I've done this, I do not have the option of booting into Ubuntu, or any other OS's on my system. Can this be changed in BIOS?

[Broni]

If your hard drive was reformatted, then there is nothing else there, but Vista.
As for your graphics, you most likely need a driver for your video card.
Go here: http://support.dell.com/support/down...=us&l=en&s=gen, enter your service tag, and it'll tell you what driver you need.

[CloudFX]

Yea, I managed to get the drivers working. My issue now is how to boot from other partitions. I believe I have the answer, and I'll try that when I'm on that computer later on. Thanks for helping.

I discovered a new issue though; I backed up my files using the Vista program, and now it doesn't let me restore those files. Is there anything to do or are they gone forever?

[allheart55]

Cloud, I use the VistaBootPRO 3.3 It will configure everything for you. The screenshots are from one of my machines.You can DOWNLOAD HERE

[CloudFX]

I'm fine with all of that stuff. I now just need to know how to access a different partition. Before, I had the option of selecting which one I wanted to boot from, but now it goes straight to Vista. A partition editor tells me that it is still there.. I recently reinstalled it, and I wouldn't mind doing it again, but if there is an easier way, that would be much easier.

Thanx

[allheart55]

Cloud, The last screenshot, "MANAGE BCD OS ENTRIES" Read the small print at the bottom. (This gives you a list of all OS's installed on your system which are stored in the BCD registry.) It means if it is still on a partition on the machine, VistaBootPRO will find and configure it. I suggest you use the option, (FORCE BOOTLOADER INSTALL) I have always selected that option, and it's the best shot you have at the XP partition being recognized.
Good Luck, Cindy