EXHIBIT 99.1

                                                  CONTACT
                                                  -------
                                                  Christine Mohrmann
                                                  Director of Investor Relations
                                                  Vanstar Corporation
                                                  (770) 522-4262


                                       
                           VANSTAR ANNOUNCES ACCOUNT
                           RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION


PLEASANTON, Calif. January 10, 1997. Vanstar Corporation (NYSE:VST) today 
announced the establishment, effective December 20, 1996, of a $175,000,000 
accounts receivable-based financing arrangement between its wholly owned 
subsidiary, Vanstar Finance Co., and PAR Capital, a commercial paper conduit 
sponsored by the Bank of Montreal.  Under the arrangement, Vanstar sold 
certain of its designated accounts receivable to PAR Capital. Vanstar expects 
to utilize proceeds from the transaction to repay a portion of its existing 
long-term indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

     This transaction, effective December 20, 1996, completes Vanstar's 
previously announced refinancing plan that included the October sale of 
convertible preferred interests.

     Vanstar Corporation is a $1.8 billion provider of services and products 
to design, build, manage and enhance computer network infrastructures of 
Fortune 1000 companies and other large enterprises.  The company provides 
customized, integrated solutions through comprehensive Life Cycle Services.  
Through its Professional Services Organization, Vanstar offers extensive 
consulting expertise with national practices focused on emerging 
technologies.  For more information on Vanstar contact the company's web site 
at http://www.vanstar.com.