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• trying to do a clean installation of windows vista by using the dvd

  I am trying to simply destroy my computer and start clean using the reinstall DVD supplied with my dell PC. It has windows Vista Home Basic on it. When I put the DVD in its loading and a window pops up asking if I want to install and I press Yes. After a while a box appears that says I don't have enough storage for temporary files. He needs so many megabytes of free space on a partition to be able to load the disc. the problem is that I have NOTHING on the computer, there should be more sufficient storage space! How can I get the DVD to run?

  Hello

  If there is no data on the computer, then you can try to format the hard drive and then install vista on it.

  See the articles below:
  Install, reinstall, or uninstall Windows

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows Vista
  Installing Windows: Frequently asked questions
  Solving Windows installation problems
  Windows Vista system requirements

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• Keyboard output incorrect characters after the re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Original title: some of the keys on the keyboard messed up after re-installation of Windows Vista on Dell XPS M1530

  Hey guys,.

  I have recently reinstalled windows because last year I picked up a few errors that I couldn't fix it easily and I wanted a clean slate.

  I have install all the drivers etc, but I noticed on my keyboard, if I try and make a "sign it comes up with a sign @ and vice versa." There are also others like that, so I guess that my keyboard readers need to update? Although I have no idea why they would need updating as they were before.

  Anyway, I went here: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&ServiceTag=&SystemID=XPS_M1530&os=WLH&osl=en&catid=&impid= and I tried to find the driver I need, but could not find them.

  So, overall, my question is should I update the drivers? If so, how?

  And if not, how can I fix?

  Thank you. :)

  Hi cripple.

  Thank you for your message.

  Was is happening until you have reinstalled Windows?

  How do you reinstall Vista, what steps did you take?

  What is a wireless keyboard?

  If this is the case, check the batteries and make sure that the keyboard is very close to the receiver (a few inches) to see if the problem resolves.

  I suggest updating your anti-virus definitions and run a fun system scan.

  You can connect another keyboard to your computer to see if it might be the fault of the keyboard?

  Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Desktop HP Pavilion p6310y: need standalone Serial ATA Drivers to install Windows Vista on Pavilion p6310y

  I bought your desktop Pavilion p6310y on eBay, and I really like it. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on it without problem. For the purposes of running the software (in particular, Microsoft Virtual PC 2007), I also want to install Windows Vista Ultimate on it, on another partition.

  I was under the impression that Windows Vista Home Premium 64 - Bit was originally installed the operating system when this system was released, however, when I start the installation support Windows Vista (which I created from a downloaded ISO), it requires additional drivers (no doubt, Serial ATA drivers) before instalatio, also no hard drives appear in the drive list. Anyone know where I can get these independent Serial ATA driver files? The controller is a NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA controller. I do not have the recovery of original installation disks and don't think that it would be possible to get to this point, this system is no longer supported by HP.

  Any help would be appreciated. TIA.

  Mark W. Stroberg

  Hi, Mark:

  I compressed upwards and tied the driver for the sata raid controller, you require to the nvidia chipset, that your PC has below.

  The best way to install the driver is as follows...

  Extract (copy) the files on a USB FlashDrive without any folder.

  With the flash player and the support of Vista installation in the machine, boot from the Vista installation media.

  After selecting the install now option, select the training - Advanced menu, Options and select the option load a driver.

  You should now see the storage driver files listed.

  If you check the box, it only includes the compatible driver.

  Follow the prompts and I hope that Vista will install.

• Help to perform a new installation of Windows Vista 64-bit.

  Original title: Clean Install.

  I am wanting to perform a clean installation of Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit.  I would like to install Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit.  I was told, during the custom Setup, that I could choose which bit to install.

  Hello

  With Vista, you do not boot from an external drive to install it.

  It is an option in Windows 7.

  And they told you to contact Microsoft for support.

  Microsoft does not provide support for OEM installations.

  In Vista, 32 bit and 64 bit come on different DVDs.

  See you soon.

• I need a product key, I lost my Windows Vista Starter pack

  I need a product key, I lost my Windows Vista Starter pack with HCL laptop with the product id 89571-OEM-7332204-00608

  If you reinstall using the manufacturer's recovery media, you should not have a key for Windows

  If you try ot turn on Office applications, you must purchase a license.

  Your own product key for Windows is on the COA sticker on the case of the machine - or possibly inside the battery compartment.

• After the installation of Windows Vista, I get the error message "" windows/System / * ' file was not found "

  Original title: after the new installation of windows Vista it does not work.

  After the new installation of windows Vista on my laptop Lenovo at startup, it displays "windows/System / *" file could not be found... I also tried to fix.

  Hello

  Make sure you have the latest vista drivers for your computer which you can get your computer manufacturers Web site

  go to their website and look for a driver and software download section

  Enter your model number for the last look drivers vista then download and install

  If you continue to have problems with it contact lenovo

  http://www.Lenovo.com/us/en/index.html

• Initial full Vista installation failed, shows 2 installs of Windows Vista from starting.

  Second installation was successful, but the installation failed initial always appears at startup upward. At a complete loss to know where to find entries that say my system there are 2 installs of Windows Vista. When launched the CD to 'view' where this "alternate" install is shows unknown HDD to address 0 w a lack of disk space. Of course, it is more than likely that only some files in the registry or the system "ask" that there is a current installation. Where can I find these to remove them? Have not found anything on any forum re: this issue. TYVM<3!>

  I see that a "MVP" edited the title of the question, but it did NOT reflect what the question. Please leave the full question in the title of the post. My problem is not a simple installation of 'failure '. I just want to find out where the entries are which are originally to show 2 Windows Vista o/s when I 'start' my computer when there are 'only' real installation. Note: I have two we HARD a WinXP Pro, the other Vista disks. At the start, it shows "Versions of Windows" and then Windows Vista and finally Windows Vista again. The non-existing o/s installation failed is the 3rd entry.

  Modify the boot.ini file to remove the installation failed (make sure that you remove the right pair) or in msconfig, check the boot paths

• Can I roll back after updating to Windows 8?

  I am very happy to upgrade to Windows 8, but I'm afraid that my graphics card might not work with it. I tried the preview and was wrong with it. If I install Windows 8 on top of Windows 7 and the card does not work, is it possible to go back to Windows 7. So, I'd rather not dual boot it because I would move in Windows 8 with all my programs and files already there.

  Hello SebastianZHD,

  There not a roll-back feature to return to Windows 7 of widows 8. It will be necessary to reinstall Windows 7 from the installation media.

  Thank you

• Loss of power during the Installation of Windows Vista, need help

  Recently reformatted my laptop, a loss of power during installation and now when I turn it on I get the same message telling me that the computer stopped unexpectedly during the Windows Installation, press OK to restart your system. (Not a quote).  When it restarts, it continues at the same point and I get the same error message.  No disk Windows Vista, it's a computer laptop gateway and I have been using the Recovery Manager operating system is stored on the laptop.  Help, please.

  http://support.gateway.com/support/default.aspx

  Contact Gateway and ask them to send you a set of recovery Vista disc/s.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  If you can not now use the recovery partition to reinstall Vista, contact Gateway on the Support.

  It's their recovery partition, not Microsoft.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• After the installation of Windows Vista, I get this error: winload.exe tries to load a 64-bit application, but this processor is not compatible with the 64-bit mode.

  I recently installed Windows Vista on my Dell Inspiron 6000. This installation is completed successfully, but when I tried to start, I got an error message:

  Winload.exe

  Attempt to load a 64-bit application, however this CPU is not compatible with the 64-bit mode.

  I've been clean installation Windows Vista Home Premium. I already had Windows XP Media Center 2004. What should I do?

  Thank you

  Ryan

  Hello

  Do a clean install of XP with the XP disk provided by Dell, if you.

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/OperatingSystems/SS/instxpclean1.htm

  If you do not have your XP disk, you can contact Dell and ask them to send you a XP disc.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  You need to change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the order of startup and startup disk:

  How to change the Boot order in BIOS:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

  "How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  Vista installation was able to destroy this option of relocation:

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery Partition on the hard drive to reinstall XP back on how you purchased your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  A Dell must rely on Ctrl + F11 at STARTUP to reinstall XP

  See you soon.

• Installation of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (KB948465) will fail with the error code 800F081F

  Hello

  I tried to install windows service pack 2 for vista via windows update, but it fails everytime with error code: 800F081F. I tried to run Microsoft FixIt and systsme even update the tool but no luck. even the system tool update crashes while ' installation of hotfix for Windows (KB947821) (update 1 of 1)...» ". No online solution proved to be correct in my case. Help, please.
  Thank you

  Hello

  System update readiness tool will take some time, so I suggest you wait a while until the process is completed.

  You can find newspapers by accessing this folder.

  c:\Windows\logs\cbs\checksur.log

  I would suggest trying the following steps and check.

  Method 1:

  Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

  Back up the registry - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry

  Methods 1 and 2 require changes in the registry to do. Make sure that you back up the registry before you proceed.

  I would have you look at the article-

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Method 2-

  I would have you look at the article-

  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997#appliesTo

  Note: The Chkdsk command will try to fix bad sectors on the hard drive. All the data on these areas could be lost in the process. It is also possible for the computer to enter in a start State no.

  Proceed at your own risk.

  In addition, see the reference article-

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Answer if you need more information on this, and we will be happy to help you.

• Installation of Windows Vista SP1 KB936330 failure

  My computer tried to install Vista SP1 since 2009.   I have a Dell Inspiron 1526.  Other updates install w/no problem. It downloads and say that the installation was successful, but then you need to restart. When it restarts it goes through a series of 3 parts of facilities only in failure and take an hour at least to get back to what it was originally. It's frustrating.

  The error code I get is: 80080008.
  Help, please!
  Roman R
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  Help!

  Roman Hello R,

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Temporarily disable the security software .

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable the antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network at the time the anti-virus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 2: Put the computer in a clean boot State to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the link step 7 to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  Method 3: You can also manually install updates (KB number) by downloading from the Microsoft Download Center.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=910

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

  Method 4: Follow the steps in the article.

  How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack installation issues

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947366

  Problems with installing updates

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  For reference:

  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  What is system update readiness tool?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-the-system-update-readiness-tool

• Installation/space Windows Vista problems

  Recently the Windows Vista Setup program does not allow the installation of the different software components.  Sometimes I have a vague (as impossible to install) error code, sometimes the installation starts from inside IE and then just comes back to IE. But no installation occurs.

  I am slot as Vista Business 64-bit Service Pack 2. (5 gig Ram)

  I have between 50 to 500 free MB on the disk. (I have a drive c to 35 gigabytes.  But, windows uses 31 G (winsxs uses 20 G).)  Supposedly, it's a problem of Microsoft to know during the years that they have no desire to fix.  I regularly try to clean the space, but it's like trying to hold back the Mississippi...

  Uninstall seems to work.

  I ran various utiilties of Microsoft to try to resolve the problem. (I think this is worse!)

  I ran sfc/scannow and it has detected/fixed no problem.

  When I was able to capture more storage space (by moving my virtual memory on another drive) briefly the problem has not disappeared.  The Publisher of the software after several hours of searching in various newspapers told me it was a problem of Microsoft Installer.

  I don't want to re - install the OS that I don't have a number of my installation for different software products discs (they are all legal).

  I'm not so sure that Windows installs my updates properly at this stage either.

  Any help would be appreciated.  I'm drowning in time to support.

  What is E? The dual computer boot or pagefile on E refers to the operating system in C?

  I did not used Easeus Partition Manager, Partition Magic and Acronis who buy software using, but the principles will be similar. What you need to do is to reduce the size of D, so that there is a free space between C and D, and then increase the size of C in this space. You can then increase the size of D in the original unallocated space of 5.86 GB in D.

  I suggest that you study the knowledge base, and there is a line on manual. Print the relevant parts. The FAQ in the first link and follow two particularly relevant links:

  http://www.partition-tool.com/EASEUS-partition-Manager/FAQ.htm

  http://www.partition-tool.com/EASEUS-partition-Manager/FAQ/technical-faq32.htm

  http://www.partition-tool.com/knowledge-base/how-to-extend-system-partition.htm

  Good luck.

• Satellite L300D - 21 p - failed Installation of Windows Vista 32 bit

  Hello!

  I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite L300D - 21 p, and now I wanted to install Windows Vista Business 32-bit.
  But still, the installation stops at where the screen says "how to complete the installation..." ".

  Do you have any idea what I need to do to fix this?

  Thank you very much for your answers!

  Greetz

  Stefan

  If you use the Toshiba recovery disc then you have no need to reinstall the SATA drivers.
  If you use Microsoft disc, you need the SATA drivers.

  But if the error message indicates that the installation is complete, then the HARD drive is recognized correctly and you should not have the SATA drivers in such a case.

  > Where can I get the SATA drivers?
  It seems that your laptop computer supports the processor AMD and ATI chipset.
  Driver graphics card contains the driver for chipset and SATA drivers needed.
  The different folder for the graphics driver and the drivers are placed in the folder:
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