I think the problems with the 8800GTX are solved, but Creative still has
problems. You could remove the card, perform the install and then put the
card back in.
"Michael Gerbasio" wrote:
Quote:
> Mark,
> Thanks again. I retried the installation, this time I remembered to pull my
> USB devices as that caused a problem during the original installation. I got
> all the way to the end and Vista reported a problem configuing a component,
> cancelled the installation and restored the original. I'm currently running
> Vista so I can't imagine why this is a problem now and there doesn't seem to
> be a way to find out which component couldn't be configured.
>
> I went back, downloaded the upgrade adviser and it tells me the nvidia
> 8800GTX and creative x-fi have no compatibility data so I guess this was the
> problem. I'm running the latest drivers, and Vista Home, so I guess I'll
> just have to call MS later today.
>
> Regards-Michael G.
>
>
> "Mark" <jmhonzell@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:015AA136-ADB1-4030-8E2C-8599B63F6E7E@xxxxxx Quote:
> > No. You are experiencing my exact same problem.
> > You should have been given a download link in an e-mail which you can use
> > again.
> >
> > Here was MS's response:
> >
> > "This is in response to your email regarding your Windows Anytime Upgrade.
> >
> > We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. The Windows
> > Anytime Upgrade license is placed in the Microsoft Digital Locker 4 days
> > after you click "Upgrade Now" or when you click the download link in the
> > confirmation e-mail message.
> >
> > The Windows Anytime Upgrade does not contain a product key. The Windows
> > Anytime upgrade file you download is a file which unlocks the upgrade
> > content that is already pre-installed on your computer or that you have
> > loaded from your Windows Anytime Upgrade DVD."
> >
> >
> > Actual time for mine to show up was about 24 hours.
> > Two important factors:
> > 1. The disc you own must state "Includes Windows Anytime Upgrade" on the
> > surface. This is common.
> > 2. The Vista product you are attempting to upgrade must be activated.
> >
> > I met both and still had the end "failure to upgrade, restoring previous
> > version" error.
> > Best advice, try again. Mine worked the second time around. Don't know
> > why.
> > But, once installed and working. Install all apps and make a complete
> > backup!
> > Then, if you need to re-install for any reason you only have to reinstall
> > your backup (which is already activated.) You won't have to install the
> > original, the home premium upgrade, the anytime upgrade and then the apps
> > with all the errors between each one.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Michael Gerbasio" <mwgerbasio@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:B7BC08EF-215E-4402-8D21-3668F167D088@xxxxxx Quote:
> >> Thank Mark. Wow, four days. So much for anytime update. Did I do anything
> >> wrong when I placed the order or is this normal?
> >>
> >> Regards-Michael G.
> >>
> >> "Mark Honzell" <jmhonzell@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:0CCA6C16-0BFC-4FBF-87A2-FF0DCAC00C70@xxxxxx
> >>> It can take up to four days for your license to be "posted" in the
> >>> Digital Locker.
> >>> Recommend you download it and store it, once it becomes available, so
> >>> you can get to it without going through the locker.
> >>>
> >>> "Michael Gerbasio" <mwgerbasio@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >>> news:18E68980-588A-47A3-AF05-89A039EA0933@xxxxxx
> >>>> Hi,
> >>>> I installed Vista Home Premium and activated it. Then I purchased the
> >>>> anytime update through vista, buying the software from Circuit City. I
> >>>> have a receipt showing my credit card was charged with a link to click
> >>>> that starts the upgrade installation process. If I do that, I'm asked
> >>>> to install my Upgrade CD, but I don't have an upgrade CD, just the
> >>>> regular Vista Home CD I was shipped. If I insert that CD, it goes
> >>>> through the installation process but fails at the end.
> >>>>
> >>>> I went to the digital locker, following the instructions on the MS
> >>>> site, but it is empty. I checked the spam folder in my email account to
> >>>> be sure a message wasn't removed fom the inbox. So now I'm confused
> >>>> about what to do next. Any suggestions?
> >>>>
> >>>> Regards-Michael G.
> >>>
> >>
> > >