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Can't install Vista 32 bit but can install 64 bit

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foody   07-21-2009 at 07:59:47 PM

I can't seem to install 32 bit no matter what I do. I have a Dell XPS 410 which I have heard has a very stubborn BIOS (which I have updated to the latest version) if this is of any help. Also my discs are in perfect condition so I'm perfectly sure that isn't the problem.

So far I have changed my RAID settings to automatic which I read was the problem to begin with. I tried to install Vista Ultimate 32 bit but it failed with the error code 0x80070017. I tried a few things but none of them worked obviously.

So for no apparent reason at all I tried to install Vista 64 bit which for some reason was successful. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but I am at the mercy of the Linksys Wireless G USB Adapter which I tried several drivers for and couldn't get to work. I couldn't find a 64 bit driver at all.

So my main point is to find out why I can't install the x32 version and find a way to fix that. Any help would be appreciated.

-Andy

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Scotteq   07-21-2009 at 08:08:59 PM
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I poked around some, and the general trend says it's a bad burn and that you should be able to fix it by re-burning the .iso to a fresh disc at SLOW speed.


Here's a thread with installation tips: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNe [...] &SiteID=17

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foody   07-21-2009 at 08:55:35 PM
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Ok I installed XP and at the moment I'm extracting the ISO from my Vista disc using magic ISO since I didn't download it. Everything is running smoothly so far. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll let you know whether I'm successful or not.


Message edited by foody on 07-21-2009 at 09:39:26 PM
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