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    Windows Vista Installation Problem

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by koba58, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. koba58

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    Hi all:
    The harddrive in my Gateway laptop failed so I got a new SATA harddrive from a local store and tried to reinstall the Windows Vista using the Operating System Disc from Gateway (Windows Vista Home Premium (32bit) SP1). After I enter my product key, I get the following error message and cannot find any resolution to this problem. It reads" Windows cannot open the required file D:\Sources\Install.wim. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installationg. Error code: 0x8007000D". I have no idea why I am having this issue. Can anyone please help me?
     
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    pkim1230, Mar 28, 2009
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    Does that mean I need to purchase a new DVD drive just to install Windows Vista??? Is that the only solution?
     
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    it looks like theres no guarantee if it'll work.
    so i would borrow a friend's dvd drive or take it to local computer shop and explain what you need to do..
    or you can try burning the cd again.
     
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