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    Media Direct on Vista Ultimate(Premium)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wolfgang_7x, Sep 12, 2007.

  1. wolfgang_7x

    wolfgang_7x Newbie

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    Hy! I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 notebook and i want to install a Media direct 3 software. I was formatting the HDD with MD3 reinstall DVD, it create 2 partitions, 1- 47 MB, with EISA service ... and 2 - 2,2 GB with Media Direct. I install a OS Vista with all drivers and i try to setup media direct from his dvd. It display a error message like :"This system is not supported by this Reinstallation DVD...". I turn off UserAccountControl, i open the MD3 DVD and i run the application with Admin rights. NOTHING!! Same error!! It's drive me crazy!!! After every steps i reboot my computer, i even try to start with MEDIA DIRECT button and after display the media direct interface (like a picture) continue to boot on Vista, not on Media Direct. How can i resolve this problem? I like my Inspiron , and i appreciate Dell very much so please tell me a solution.
    Thank U very much!!
    BTW - My DVD is from a uTorrent site because is not included in my notebook package. Can U tell me where i can find a original one please? How much it cost me?
     
    wolfgang_7x, Sep 12, 2007
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  2. prattom

    prattom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Since you didn't receive dvd with laptop its time to call up dell to ask for dvd and it should be free of cost since usually media direct dvd is included with new laptop.
     
    prattom, Sep 12, 2007
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  3. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Dell will send you free disks...

    Then...follow my Clean Install Guide below.
     
    Les, Sep 12, 2007
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