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windows xp boot options
IE-Vista site suggests Sometimes the install may fail - no error message - right click on the downloaded IE7 installation file, select properties, then select "unblock". When I right click on the downloaded file IE7-WindowsXP-x86-enu.exe there is not an option to "unblock" In

KMS vs. MAK
From within Vista, simply right-click My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Startup and Recovery, Settings > Default operating system. The Vista installation will have "set aside" WinXP's system files (Boot.ini, NTLDR, and NTDetect.com) in favor of its own, completely different boot manager.

VISTA (does not boot) get a BLUE SCREEN
AlexB al...@comcast.net microsoft public windows vista general All Acronis will do for you for 30 bucks or so is to use FDISK command which you can use Note: If you are "clean" installing Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Pro, you do not have to run fdisk before hand as, during the install process, options to create

Failed Vista install. help me repair my boot!
Tools | Internet Options | Advanced Scroll to the bottom and click Reset Internet Explorer Settings. Read this article first: How to use Reset Internet Explorer Don't install any extras you're not sure of. You might also try the steps here: "Internet Explorer stops responding, stops working, or restarts"

Installed VISTA now need to go back to XP Media Center Edition
The usual source of "bootsect.exe" is the recovery section of the Vista installation DVD. But if you don't have the Vista installation DVD, In order to do that, you'll have to boot from the Vista DVD | Repair Options | Command Prompt. bootrec.exe /fixmbr bootrec.exe /fixboot bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd "Bootrec.exe

How should I proceed with the Vista installation, considering I ...
There is a problem with your Money installation. Please reinstall Money from your original product disks. I have tried various suggestions such as resintalling, adding Money to the Firewall etc. Towards the top righthand corner there is a button 'MSN' which shows a dropdown list of options. MSN Home brings up uk.

Vista Install + BIOS Options
I upgraded the BIOS as suggested, however I couldn't find the power saving options you're referring to. In fact, I couldn't find any power saving Hi guys Trying to install Vista RTM on a clean partition on a Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop. I did an upgrade checker before I started and it said Vista would install.

VISTA INSTALL FAILS
"Darrell Gorter[MSFT]" Darre...@online.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista general Hello Patrick You should be able to use either MAK or KMS keys. What is the best option for deployment in a network envirement. The KMS looks to me like the best option, but then you must install 25 machines within 30

Installed Vista dual boot, think I screwed up!
<<S>> s...@ntlworld.com microsoft public windows vista general A freind of mine is trying to install Vista to a P4 motherboard. It isn't very old. but won't boot from the disc. In the BIOS there isn'ta boot option for a DVD only a CD drive. Could this be why its failing to boot from the DVD disc?

Vista Install Problem
I have tried to reinstall windows, repair windows, I have disabled all onboard options in BIOS, I have only the HD, GPU, and DVD ROM plugged into motherboard, and nothing has worked. When I try to repair windows using the install disc, it finds a startup problem, but says it can't repair it. here's the error code

Installed Vista dual boot, think I screwed up!
Un able to change drive letter to D: in windows vista home basic? Believe this is reason I can't boot both systems. I can get to windows xppro if I use install cd and go to recovery and fix boot. After I reboot to vista home basic dvd and do repair startup. reboot and get options for both operating systems.

School Dumps Windows Vista, Door to GNU/Linux Opens Thanks ...
When I boot the computer I get the options to start with VISTA or another operation system. When I choose the other operating system it puts me into the recovery system menu, which is fine, I don't mind doing that, except that it keeps asking me which windows install I want to log into, so I choose C:\ Windows,

Ie7 cannot connect to net, but firefox can, Regeistry Problem
What I didn't mention previously was that Path To Clipboard 1.00 (64-bit) from 12noon, didn't show the context menu items after install on Vista. So, as I was only wanting 'copy name(s) without the path(s)' I decided to install SendToToys 2.5 with only 'Configure Send To Toys' and 'Clipboard (as name)' options,

Windows Vista: error 1719!! Help!
Since so few operations in Windows PowerShell actually require Administrator credentials, the first two options would cause people to needlessly run the shell First thing is that the installer needs to be authenticode signed with the Microsoft cert so that we don't get this omninous warning on install: Vista

XP drive letter changed after vista install
Comparison of Vista versions: http://www.microsoft. com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx I also run SketchUP and Autocad 2007 (just learning). These might pose a problem of compatibility with Vista. So these are my options: Install Vista Ultimate, just to see what it's about Home Basic,

Win XP Pro to Home Premium "Upgrade"
It opens two IE windows. One stays blank, other one navigates but later automation is failing (it should fill some form, but it does not). I don't know why, it is customer's computer. It should be clean vista installation (new computer) without any IE customizations. Any idea what can be problem? Thank you.

Vista std usr can remove opt install feature for managed insta
Hi Shenan, It's a bug because this simple concept: when you try to install Windows XP on an hard disk where an old installation of Windows is detected, one of the options it gives you is to delete the previous Windows installation, but this works with ALL the other Windows but not with Vista.

Vista Home Premium OEM to Vista Ultimate 32 / 64 Upgrade Options
I this is a new installation, ask your H/w or S/wW manufacturer for any windows updates you might need. If problem continues, disable or remove any newly installed H/W or S/W. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your

I've discovered a new bug I want to confirm.
When windows vista is selected, BOOTMGR transfer control to the Windows Loader (winload.exe) or winresume.exe in case the system was hibernated. 9. Having 2 different O/S boot on two different drives with bios boot, eliminates Bootmngr and loosing system restore options without having to hack the registry.

upgrade install options
Inserting qualifying media for an upgrade no longer works in Vista. The upgrade must be started from within a qualifying installation of Windows. If you don't want to lose everything Is there any way I can insert my XP disk or enter my XP COA to prove I have a copy and let Vista install without reinstalling XP?