Formatting and reinstalling a laptop os

[apex2000]

Some time ago, I reformatted a Compaq laptop and reinstalled WinMe for a friend. There was nothing but problems as the reinstall wouldn't work for some obscure reason - I think it was due to some special Compaq formatting of the HD. Can't remember too clearly now. Just remember that there were many problems doing what is really easy on a desktop PC.

Now, another friend has asked me to format and reinstall his Acer Aspire 4720Z laptop. It currently runs WinXP Pro but he wants Vista. Am I going to run into problems if I simply run the Vista DVD from boot up and do an install as you would on a desktop PC?

Any advice/help would be REALLY appreciated!!

Thanks.

 

[frozenlead]

There is no difference from installing an OS on a laptop than installing one on a desktop.