Hi paintitblack756,
I will recommend you to re-install the windows Vista using Dell OEM disk. Below are the steps:
Note: Re installing windows will lead to data (pictures, documents, programs, music) loss. Please perform a data backup prior to this step. Please disconnect any external peripherals (printer, scanner or any USB device) as well.
- Insert the windows Install DVD into the DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When the message ‘press any key to boot from the CD or DVD ...’ appears, press a key to continue booting to the DVD.
- After Windows Vista setup loads, confirm the language, time, currency and keyboard method settings are correct then click 'Next'.
- On the windows Vista Installation page, click 'Install Now'.
- Review the terms and click 'I accept the license terms' to proceed.
- On the 'Which type of installation do you want?' Window, click Custom (advanced).
- On the 'Where do you want to install Windows' window, click on "Drive options" (Advanced).
- Highlight each partition and click on "Delete". Once all the partitions are deleted, select this unallocated space and click 'Next'.
Note: Your computer will restart several times during installation.
- The next couple of screens allow you to personalize and customize Windows 7/Vista.
- Once you see the desktop, you are ready to move on to the next step.
Please reply for any further questions.