vista issue

[Chilly]

Originally Posted by ToXic

see i have a dell version, but of coarse that wont work.

There is an easy solution :D

Download/obtain a Vista x64 Ultimate DVD(PM me and I'll give you link to a MSDN/TechNet clean and verified torrent), then when prompted for a CD Key, put in your Vista Basic CD Key, it WILL work and proceed to install a x64 bit version of Vista Basic.

From there use the anytime upgrade disk and key to turn it into an ultimate copy, and your done!

[ToXic]

Originally Posted by Chilly

There is an easy solution :D

Download/obtain a Vista x64 Ultimate DVD(PM me and I'll give you link to a MSDN/TechNet clean and verified torrent), then when prompted for a CD Key, put in your Vista Basic CD Key, it WILL work and proceed to install a x64 bit version of Vista Basic.

From there use the anytime upgrade disk and key to turn it into an ultimate copy, and your done!

basic key will work on a ultimate copy? cant i just use my ultimate upgrade key? i mean it is basically a ultimate key isnt it

[Chilly]

Originally Posted by ToXic

basic key will work on a ultimate copy? cant i just use my ultimate upgrade key? i mean it is basically a ultimate key isnt it

Anytime Upgrade key correct? Unfortunately in that case no, MS really made the anytime upgrade a mess.

[ToXic]

well not anytime upgrade, its a actual disk ( ima take a pic of the box). just gotta dig up my camera here.

[ToXic]

[Chilly]

Originally Posted by ToXic

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Oh.... You should be more clear.

Simple, install a clean install of x64 ultimate and do not enter a key when asked, skip it and then make sure to choose Ultimate from the list of options it will give you.

From there once Vista is installed, run the autorun file from windows again and put in the CD key this time and select upgrade, and your done!

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows: How to Clean Install Windows Vista with Upgrade Media
Windows Vista Tweak - Clean Install With Upgrade DVD

[ToXic]

ok well send me a pm =) i have indeed tried to boot from my upgrade disk but it seams to be unbootable.... ( but that may have been because i have vista currently installed)

[Chilly]

Originally Posted by ToXic

ok well send me a pm =) i have indeed tried to boot from my upgrade disk but it seams to be unbootable.... ( but that may have been because i have vista currently installed)

Your disk is most likely fine. Go into the bios and check your boot order, make sure to put the DVD/CD Drive/Removable Device above/before your Hard Drives.

[ToXic]

Originally Posted by Chilly

Your disk is most likely fine. Go into the bios and check your boot order, make sure to put the DVD/CD Drive/Removable Device above/before your Hard Drives.

ok thanks chilly, im going to install a 4870 x2 cooler now =)

[Chilly]

Your most welcome, let us know if you have any other issues!