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    Cannot Install Vista Ultimate on V1S-B1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by s.newave, Oct 10, 2007.

  1. s.newave

    s.newave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently got my B1 and booted it up and everything looked good. I then installed a Hitachi 200GB HDD. I am now trying to install Vista Ultimate with no luck. I have tried several times and the install works great until it gets to around 75-80% while performing the "Completing installation..." phase right after the first reboot where it just stalls and doesnt finish. It doesnt hang as i can still move the mouse and the step continues to animate the dots .... I can also click on the X where it pops up a dialog saying you cannot quit install at this point. No errors pop up either. I have left it to run for hours and it doesnt go anywhere just sits there. Could it be the Hitachi HDD? I tried changing the sata mode to compatible , nothing.

    Any ideas?
     
    s.newave, Oct 10, 2007
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  2. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    it is possible it can be the hdd and ram. Try running both memtest from memtest.org and a hitachi diag test from hitachi.com
     
    Geared2play.com, Oct 11, 2007
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  4. JCMS

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    "Official" hacked version of Vista 32bit Ultimate has difficulties installating on Intel's. Might be the cause. But it's usually on the boot screen though
     
    JCMS, Oct 11, 2007
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  5. THe_V1s_b1_kenobi^^

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    mate if this continues, and or you will have such things as memory could not be read! get it on warranty repair. mine had same thing and guess what they have concluded? your///// board,LCD,HDD,and power unit must be replaced!!!! whole thing umm no.. just all things accept the webcam LOL stay tuned for 30days until we get all parts, hope you are lucky and its just memory :) :p
     
    THe_V1s_b1_kenobi^^, Oct 12, 2007
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