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Tyvokka74   06-05-2008 at 10:51:01 PM

I recently Built a New Computer. I purchased a OEM version of Vista Ultimate 64-bit from Newegg. I've installed Vista but once it gets past the loading screen, BSOD quickly shows up (so quick it can't be read) and the computer restarts. I restarted the machine countless times and no luck.

I installed a copy of Windows XP Home Edition that I had from my previous computer and that installs and boots right up without any problems but Vista just won't boot. My Specs are.....

MotherBoard: XFX Nforce 790i Mobo
VideoCard: Evga 9800GTX SSC 512mb
Ram: Patriot Viper 2gb x2 7-7-7-20 , 1.7v
PSU: Ultra X3 1000w Modular PSU
Harddrive: WD Raptor X 150GB 10000rpm (SATA)
CD-Drive: Asus 16x (Sata)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600

I'm really at a loss for word's, I don't know what to do anymore. I'm not sure if its a hardware issue with RAM or GPU. I've Tried takeing out a stick of ram and putting a different GPU in and still nothing. I've also removed the MOBO battery for a good 6 hours and resest the CMOS Jumper. The only thing I can think of is that the Vista disk it self is not working properly

Any help would Gladly be Appreciated. Thanks

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notherdude   06-05-2008 at 11:22:09 PM
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So it looks like you have 2 x 2 gig for a total of 4 gig RAM, correct?

There is a bug affecting some motherboards that cause Vista to fail to install fully if more than 3 gig ram is installed. The fix is install with 2 gig and then to run the fix linked to below before putting back the extra 2 gig.

64 bit link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads [...] VORw%3d%3d

If you can install Vista with 2 gig then try this fix.

------------------------------ tehhardpro wrote :


notherdude u have an old hand. Having an old hand doesnt make sence. Cuz its old. get a new one.. seems like ur hand doesnt understand what it is writing. So placve it in ur rig instead of vista human orgnoids will amke more sense
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