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How to access "Bios" in Vista to change "boot sequence"

Anonymous
2011-01-22T18:42:58+00:00

When ever I install a new program in Vista, the system will not re-boot without the Vista install disc. I need to know how to get into the "bios" to change the boot sequence. Thank You

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-22T20:11:55+00:00

    Hi,

    Setup/Settings (BIOS/CMOS) often F2 as you boot so watch the screen - Boot Order should be set to

    hard drive 1st for normal operation.

    Sound like you might need to run Startup Repair from the Vista Disk.

    This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista Disk

    http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx

    Try StartUp Repair from Recovery Options and/or a Vista disk.

    How to do a Startup Repair

    http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

    Also from the COMMAND PROMPT of Recovery Console (if possible) or a Vista disk

    SFC /scannow

    Hit Enter

    and after that runs

    chkdsk /f /r

    Hit Enter

    ( Spaces between C and /   k and /  and f and / )

    Retry Startup Repair after Chkdsk (if needed).

    Hope this helps.

    Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

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