Okay, so my cousin's computer is all screwed up I dunno why .. she's running on Windows XP Professional ..

The error is: *** STOP: 0x000000ED (0x80EB84E8, 0XC0000006, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

I know what the error means and whatnot .. but if I get Windows Vista Home Basic/Premium can I just install the software just by inserting the CD and turning off and turning on the computer?

Also, if and when I do this .. will the boot screen say something like press F2 to boot from disc? Or what is the key to press to boot from the CD?

Any help would be appreciated!