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Old 12-08-2008, 20:16   #46
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Re: [Merged] PC freezes and wont install Vista
darth do you not have a spare hd lying around its dam worth a try after you have been through all this
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Old 12-08-2008, 21:00   #47
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I got a 160gb ide drive lying around somewhere might try that soon to be fair mate
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Old 18-08-2008, 22:07   #48
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hows it go u tried yet?
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Old 18-08-2008, 23:12   #49
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not yet been kinda busy will try soon enough
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Old 06-10-2008, 00:19   #50
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Ok update I have a new WD HD and when I try and install Vista its gets to expanding files and just gets 1% after 1/2hr anyone know how long it should last expanding the files?
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Re: [Merged] PC freezes and wont install Vista
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Ok update I have a new WD HD and when I try and install Vista its gets to expanding files and just gets 1% after 1/2hr anyone know how long it should last expanding the files?
Mine took about 3-4 minutes.
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Old 06-10-2008, 11:25   #52
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could be a problem with the optical drive or the media maybe?
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Have you tried replacing the sata dvd drive with an ide one just untill the install is done?
Try that as i've seen a very similar problem with an older sata motherboard and vista.
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Old 06-10-2008, 14:42   #54
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I havent got spare opital drive can anyone recommend a cheap but good sata or ide dvd drive?
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Old 06-10-2008, 14:45   #55
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optiaric or pioneer from svp less than 20 quid by a margin
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Old 06-10-2008, 14:47   #56
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I have left my pc on today trying to install vista so from 11.00 - 21.30 so might have a nice vista install when I get home lol aint holding my breath tho
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Re: [Merged] PC freezes and wont install Vista
lol i'd rule out the hdd now and i'd get a cheap dvd drive and if that doesn't sort it aslong as you have the cd key for vista (legit dont break copyright laws) then you could always try downloading a copy of vista.
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Re: [Merged] PC freezes and wont install Vista
What vendor is your mobo from?

Sorry its been a while since i read this thread and i don't have time to re-read.

I know ASUS boards have compatability issues with SATA optical drives, escpecially the nForce 6 series and below.
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Old 06-10-2008, 17:16   #59
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I have MSI Gigabit Mobo, I have tryed burning a XP iso and that worked perfect
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Do you have the exact model number? For example MSI K9N Neo 3.
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