Hi me too,
There is a known issue with certain configurations using over 3GB RAM. Can
you install with just 2GB, then apply the fix here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777
Does this then work?
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"me too" <metoo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The upgrade advisor lists two things that vista might have compatibility
> issues with on my motherboard (according to gigabyte and microsoft its
> vista
> certified). The nvidia network controller and the onboard sound which is
> disabled anyway. Only my modem is displayed as "will not work with
> windows
> vista". Modems are cheap so no worries there. I was careful to buy vista
> certified components. Here are my specs:
>
> Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor
>
> GIGABYTE GA-N650SLI-DS4 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel
> Motherboard
>
> Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2
> 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
>
> PNY GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI
> Supported Video Card (2)
>
> Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound
> Card
>
> ASUS Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD
>
> ASUS 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe and 14X DVD-RAM Write Black
> SATA
> Model DRW
>
> Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200
> RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
>
> I'm installing drivers during the setup process. I'm not able to log into
> vista. Nvidia has recently released 64 bit chipset and video drivers.
> Creative labs has released 64 bit x-fi drivers with limited functinality.
> The modem is the only item listed out of my whole setup that will not
> work.
> Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
>
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