Here's what the Retail DVD does on install -> http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/OS/InstallVista/installvista1.htm
After that you'll want to head to Dell.com, put in your SERVICE TAG to get the drivers for Windows Vista and your machine.
----->>>> ONE LAST THING. Many write they can't get the wifi to work. Dell's use a software title called QUICKSET. This is NOT A DRIVER. I hope you don't have to learn this one the hard way.
Bob
Ok, my ex-boss loaded MAC OS onto my Dell D620 because he thought he was doing me a favor. The problem is the MAC OS wasn't configured right and kept crashing. I took it off of my laptop. I want to manually install Windows Vista. I have the Dell Diagnostic CD with Windows Vista however I do not have the drivers. I went to the Dell.com support site and entered my service tag number to find the drivers. My question is, What specific drivers do I need in order to install Windows Vista onto my laptop? I have never done a manual install before.
I have used GHOST in the past with a configured build but that is not an option now. I also already blew away the MAC OS from the laptop.
I'm hoping someone can help me because I would really like to use the laptop.
Thanks

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