 |
|
|
|
Next: Error with Window Installer
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Sep 12, 2008
Posts: 3
|
(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:41 pm
Post subject: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windows>vista>installation_setup (more info?)
|
|
|
Hi. Trying to upgrade to Vista. After the preliminaries (product
key, etc.), my machine crashes (spontaneous reboot) during the
compatibility scan, seemingly at the same spot every time (6 tries so
far), though I don't really have a way to measure it. Upgrade advisor
green lights my system and my hardware and identifies only one
application conflict, inCD, which I've uninstalled. Athlon 3000, 2.17
Ghz, 1.50 GB, 100 GB free. I'd sure appreciate some troubleshooting
help.
Thanks,
tim |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Sep 12, 2008
Posts: 3
|
(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:50 pm
Post subject: Re: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
|
| > Never upgrade! Back up your critical data and do a clean install on a
> formatted HD. It will save you countless headaches.
That would be my preference but I can't find a way to do it with the
upgrade disk. It tells me my product key doesn't allow a clean
install.
|
>> Stay informed about: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 12, 2008
Posts: 3
|
(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:08 pm
Post subject: Re: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sep 12, 4:01 pm, DDW
> >with the
> >upgrade disk. It tells me my product key doesn't allow a clean
> >install.
>
> It can be done... just don't put your product key in when asked for
> it.
>[URL="http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp"]http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp[/URL]
Leave it to Paul. He's kind of dropped off my radar after about 12-14
years of reading him religiously. Bad mistake on my part, and one
that I'll rectify. Thanks. >> Stay informed about: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 12, 2008
Posts: 2
|
(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:01 pm
Post subject: Re: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
Tim Spofford wrote:
>> Never upgrade! Back up your critical data and do a clean install on a
>> formatted HD. It will save you countless headaches.
>
>That would be my preference but I can't find a way to do it with the
>upgrade disk. It tells me my product key doesn't allow a clean
>install.
It can be done... just don't put your product key in when asked for
it.
[URL="http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp"]http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp[/URL]
DDW >> Stay informed about: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 10, 2008
Posts: 3
|
(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:48 pm
Post subject: Re: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
"Tim Spofford" wrote in message
> Hi. Trying to upgrade to Vista. After the preliminaries (product
> key, etc.), my machine crashes (spontaneous reboot) during the
> compatibility scan, seemingly at the same spot every time (6 tries so
> far), though I don't really have a way to measure it. Upgrade advisor
> green lights my system and my hardware and identifies only one
> application conflict, inCD, which I've uninstalled. Athlon 3000, 2.17
> Ghz, 1.50 GB, 100 GB free. I'd sure appreciate some troubleshooting
> help.
>
Never upgrade! Back up your critical data and do a clean install on a
formatted HD. It will save you countless headaches. >> Stay informed about: XP SP3 upgrade to Ultimate SP1 crashing |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | Anytime Upgrade from VHP to Ultimate (32 bit) - I have 2 laptops with VHP and have attempted to upgrade them to Vista Ultimate. Both upgrades didn't seem to have any problems, but the computers still report they have VHP installed. Does anyone have any ideas what is the problem? Thanks AG
How best to install Vista Ultimate on a new computer - I have a brand new Dell computer right out of the box. It was purchased with Windows Vista Basic. I have also separately purchased Windows Vista Ultimate and I want to install it on this new computer. What is the best approach to accomplish this..
Vista Ultimate x64 / CD-DVD Rom - Configured new PC and loaded operating system. CD/DVD worked perfectly loading the OS... inside the OS, after installation, it won't read any other CD/DVD's EXCEPT the OS DVD... I get a; "Please insert a disc... ", when I click the drive in exp...
Thinking about upgrading from XP Pro to Vista Ultimate x64 - Is this possible with my specs? As far as my research has shown, I should be fine. The only problem is that I can't seem to find an upgrade directly from Xp Pro to Vista Ultimate x64. Am i just going to have to fork out the dough for the retail original....
I need help with an upgrade from home vista home basic to .. - I recently purchased a product key for an upgrade from vista home basic to premium and the person I purchased it from sent me a link that was supposed to give me everything I need to upgrade but (a) I realized they sent me the 64 bit version and I need.. |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
