I was trying to upgrade my new pc vista certified but i can't, My pc has all the necessary hardware to run vista , but during the installation process my pc tends to bee so slow and the steps fon the installation takes and average of 30 minutes.
I spent 2 hours only to get to the installation process, and now is taking more than three hours for the pc to expand the files before the installation can starts. i don't know the reason of this problem, could it be DVD Drive i'm using?? well i don't know but i have two DVD Drives and in both the process is the same. please help me i'm already spending 6 Hours and nothing
2007-05-23 11:05:44 · 4 answers · asked by jorgegzc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
i have 4GB of RAM a dual core intel processor and a 500GB HD , i was trying to to a clean installation and now i'm stock with this
I'm not able formate the HD because the old XP os is gone , if i stop it i'm afraid it will take 6 more hours to get to this point again 31% of expanding files
2007-05-23 11:34:13 · update #1
i have 4GB of RAM a dual core intel processor and a 500GB HD , i was trying to do a clean installation and now i'm stock with this
I'm not able format the HD anymore because the old XP os is gone , if i stop it i'm afraid it will take me 6 more hours to get to this point again 31% of expanding files
2007-05-23 11:35:39 · update #2
You say you have the requirements but it sounds like you have the minimum requirement of RAM. You may need to purchase more.
2007-05-23 11:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by Colton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a hardware problem. I would run some diagnostics like http://www.pcpitstop.com/safe.asp and drive fitness test (DFT) at http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
My guess is bad memory or a bad hard drive.
If this is an upgrade of XP, stop. Offload all files. Then have Vista delete the partitions so the hard drive is clean, then install. Upgrades NEVER go well!!!
2007-05-23 11:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
doing a clean instalitation is always better. Back up all the files you really need and then re-format the drive. then install windows it will go much faster.
2007-05-23 11:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok be patient mine took about 9 and a half hours. in my opinion u should have waited at least a year because there isnt much software for vista, but be patient.(i did an express upgrade for my vaio)
2007-05-23 11:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by cheeksman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋