Be sure to backup what you can't lose prior to the changes.
My mom bought a laptop. Upon starting up it goes to a black screen and says Start in Windows Vista or Start in Windows 7.... I would like to get rid of Windows Vista safely....preferably without format as I do not have any installation Operating System discs...ANY help would be greatly appreciated while I try and fix my mom's laptop for her.

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