I cant install vista ultimate x64

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

Hey guys.

I finally decided to get vista and wanted a 64-bit OS for the first time.
I have Windows XP Pro 32-bit installed and I wish to install Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit and now wish to install it.

I booted from the DVD and I got a black screen for around 30 seconds but it just loads up XP :wtf:

I have no idea what I have done wrong but I bet I should have read up about it first!!

So guys! what have I done wrong?
What do I need to do in order to install Windows Vista???????

rick22 · Aug 28, 2008

u just put the vista disk in and installed it....??????

Fastmix · Aug 28, 2008

Make sure that in the boot sequence the cd is before the hard drive.

rick22 · Aug 28, 2008

did u format the disk first

Scrizz · Aug 28, 2008

Fastmix said:
Make sure that in the boot sequence the cd is before the hard drive.

Duxx · Aug 28, 2008

Make a seperate partition for vista, go into BIOS, change the order of boot setup and make sure CD/DVD is above the HDD(sometimes it lists model of hdd), then stick in your Vista key, and boot up, make sure to put it on its new partition. I allocated 15gb just for vista on the new partition.

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

lol I know how to install man! I have installed windows XP on a blank hard drive and know how to work the BIOS!

I set it so the DVD-ROM runs first before my 2 HD's but it just sits there for a good 30 seconds and then just loads up XP.
I can't setup a new partition or anything! I can't reformat the system as I can't get that far.

I am sooo damn confused..

Kursah · Aug 28, 2008

Also if overclocked, try default settings in BIOS and try install again. For some this is an issue...I have had issues installing Vista with memory not completely stable, yet XP would install just fine...odd I know, but it happened to me last year with a bad set of buffalo firestix (I was bummed, good ram).

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

I set the Q6600 back to 2.4ghz so thats not the problem.

Fastmix · Aug 28, 2008

Is this a bootable copy or what?

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

This is a retail copy. A friend gave it to me as he hates vista! So I am going to check it out and see if I like it.

Fastmix · Aug 28, 2008

Sounds like something is not right with that dvd, try to insert the disk in windows and then choose a clean install.

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

I tried to install it without running the BIOS but it says its not a win32 application, then says try running the the media in boot.
Theres not a scratch on the disk! it can't be the disk.

Fastmix · Aug 28, 2008

try your xp disk...if it boots...the problem is the disk.

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 28, 2008

Yea I will have to check it out more in the morning. I will let yee guys know what happens! I need sleep anyway.

Fastmix · Aug 28, 2008

I was thinking usually when you boot with a vista disk..it say to press a key to boot from dvd..are you doing that?

lohoutlaw · Aug 28, 2008

Are you running raid?
Are you running 2 drives (No raid)?

thebeephaha · Aug 28, 2008

You can't delete the partition you are running windows on at the time via disk management so the above comment is not valid.

lohoutlaw · Aug 28, 2008

thebeephaha said:
You can't delete the partition you are running windows on at the time via disk management so the above comment is not valid.

Edited post. Thank you

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 30, 2008

Ok guys I tried to install it and this is what it says:

This computer is not compliant with the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard. Windows must be installed onto a computer that supports ACPI. Contact your computer manufacturer for a BIOS update or install Windows on an ACPI-compliant computer.

What on earth do I need to do?

Fastmix · Aug 30, 2008

Update your motherboard bios..see if that helps.

Wile E · Aug 30, 2008

Or just turn ACPI on in the BIOS. Sounds like it's disabled.

PaulieG · Aug 30, 2008

Wile E said:
Or just turn ACPI on in the BIOS. Sounds like it's disabled.

Exactly. most likely the issue.

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 30, 2008

Thanks guys.

I shall see if tis disabled first and then try the BIOS flash.

Irish_PXzyan · Aug 30, 2008

Hmmm interesting.

I went into BIOS and set ACPI to enable and S1 but did'nt work. Also changed it to S3 and nothing new happened. Still gave me the same error??? even tho ACPI is enabled?

I tried the BIOS upgrade but nothing happened when it went to install.
What have I done wrong?

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