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Place Vista on a USB ?

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December 27, 2013 10:37:14 AM

I have a windows vista ultimate disk, but when I try to perform a fresh install I get an error, I read up on the error and was told it is an issue with the disk getting info to the system so putting it on a USB would fix it. But I have no idea how to put my windows vista disk install onto my 8gb USB ?

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December 27, 2013 11:11:37 AM

how about copying that disk and trying again?
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December 27, 2013 11:20:22 AM

Should try GOOGLE next time. Simple google of Install Windows on USB Drive turns up alot of pages :
https://www.google.com/search?q=vista+install+usb+drive...

UHm may I ask why your using Vista? It has no support, is out dated, and the CEO of Microsoft has finally admitted was a 'MISTAKE'. If you have that old of a PC you should get a new one, they are EXTREMELY Cheap, like a i3 Core Desktop (or even laptop) at Walmart is $249, even comes with a LCD screen free. Considering a new copy of Windows 8 runs about $179, your getting alot 'free' for the extra $70.
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December 27, 2013 11:46:27 AM

cleaned up the disk about and install appears to be okay, I'm using vista because I'm used to it and have not had issues with it since I got it, plus it saves me 150$ for a new OS.
BTW my pc is not outdated:
8-core fx-8320
2x4gb ram, Hyper X
gtx650ti 2gb gpu
m5a97 r2.0 mobo
2 additional air coolers
1TB HDD
1 DVD disk drive
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December 27, 2013 12:05:33 PM

Well Windows 7 is the 'same' as Vista, but works alot better by all reviews, rating, etc. just to let you know. Win8 UI change I can agree on that isn't workable for desktop. But just so you know also that Vista supported ended a while ago, so alot of things may not 'work' properly on Vista, as compared to 7 (which has many more changes to the code, to include IE11) that programs (software) is based on. Something to consider.

Builders Edition of Win7 is only $59 or so according to PickParts. Might want to shoot for that, just suggesting is all.
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