Vista Install freezes at the end
06-04-2009, 21:04
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Vista Install freezes at the end
Ok you may have seen a post from Darthlinux's before about the install of Vista freezing at expanding files well I had the same issue but sorted with a new dvd drive however I can't seem to install Vista as when it reboots for last time in the install it freezes and I have no idea why.
My PC is Vista ready and has been checked so no issues there
I am using a AMD CPU not sure on the Mobo, I have 3Gb ram, can anyone help me hopefully the blue shark will help.
I look forward to your replies
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06-04-2009, 21:08
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
Vista has issues installing with anything over 2GB of RAM.
I suggest you remove a stick and install with 2GB. You can install the RAM again once you have the OS up and running. Infact, install SP1 before you do that.
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06-04-2009, 21:09
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
I installed Vista x64 fine on 4GB of RAM.
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06-04-2009, 21:17
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Originally Posted by CHiLL
I installed Vista x64 fine on 4GB of RAM.
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Must only be a problem with the 32bit version.
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06-04-2009, 21:19
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Must only be a problem with the 32bit version.
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It is, the same with xp 32.
Xp 64 has no problems with more than 3meg ram
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06-04-2009, 21:19
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Originally Posted by boroboi
Vista has issues installing with anything over 2GB of RAM.
I suggest you remove a stick and install with 2GB. You can install the RAM again once you have the OS up and running. Infact, install SP1 before you do that.
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Or slipstream it with vlite first
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06-04-2009, 21:21
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Or slipstream it with vlite first
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I was going to mention slip streaming SP1 into the install but wasn't sure on his level of experience 
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06-04-2009, 21:24
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
ive not used vlite yet and it involves a 1gig plus download from M$HQ ill give it a bash tomorrow though
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06-04-2009, 21:44
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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ive not used vlite yet and it involves a 1gig plus download from M$HQ ill give it a bash tomorrow though
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Yeah, you don't even need to use all that 1GB of data, only a small proportion. Which is annoying.
To the OP: Try installing on 2GB of RAM.
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06-04-2009, 22:01
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Originally Posted by Scrubbs
It is, the same with xp 32.
Xp 64 has no problems with more than 3meg ram
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my x64 version wasn't happy installing with over 2Gb in it. I installed it on 2Gb, then added the rest on completion. it's just one of those things. it will be ok in some combinations, but not others. once it's installed, it should be ok.
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06-04-2009, 23:11
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
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Originally Posted by Scrubbs
Xp 64 has no problems with more than 3meg ram
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Blimey, it might install on my old 386 then
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07-04-2009, 06:24
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
Also worthy of note, I have had trouble in the past installing Vista pre sp1 when using an SATA DVD drive. It would install so far then fall over. Had to dig out old faithful.
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07-04-2009, 11:33
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
I hve tryed a 32bit vrsion and 64bit version and I get the same issue
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07-04-2009, 23:29
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
could be a hard drive fault, try a spare one see what happens
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07-04-2009, 23:59
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Re: Vista Install freezes at the end
Ive installed XP 32bit, Vista 32bit and Vista 64bit on 4GB RAM before without problems... I didn't have to remove any.
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