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Old 01-13-2008   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Vista does not boot if I add the WinTV card (or the PCTV Card)

You can check the event logs.
Many MOBO manufacturers have had to update their BIOS several times to get
all items running properly in Vista.
"ConnectedErgoSum" <ConnectedErgoSum@xxxxxx> wrote in
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> Well... here is the interesting issue, Vista does not boot even in "Safe
> Mode".
> when I try it, I see crcdisk.sys as last driver to be loaded, then it
> hangs.
>
> The BIOS release is not the "last" one, but it supports Vista for sure.
>
> Is there any log or troubleshooting info I can check on the PC.
> For example, how do I now which driver gets loaded after crcdisk.sys?
> Maybe that driver is the issue.
>
> Thanks
>
> "JW" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Make sure you have the latest BIOS update for your MOBO,
>> Also you could try booting in Safe Mode with the card installed and
>> loading
>> the Hauppauge Vista drivers while in safe mode.
>> "ConnectedErgoSum" <ConnectedErgoSum@xxxxxx> wrote in
>> message news:7BD7C7E9-82A5-4014-A20F-6F4470A72428@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> > Since I have upgraded the PC to Vista, I cannot use anymore
>> > WinTV-HVR-1300
>> > (PCI) (Same issue with PCTV Dual hybrid - PCI-Express). Vista simply
>> > hangs
>> > while booting, the last driver loaded is crcdisck.sys. If I remove the
>> > WinTV
>> > card Vista works perfectly.
>> > With WinXP all was working fine.
>> > I tried to remove all the cards from the PC... the issue happens when I
>> > insert the WinTV or the PCTV card... Of course I also tried to change
>> > some
>> > settings in the BIOS without success.
>> > I have the following:
>> > Motherboard ASUS P5W Deluxe
>> > Video card ASUS Nvidia 7600GS (PCI Express)
>> > RAM 2GB
>> > HD Maxtor 320GB
>> > Windows Vista Ultimate
>> >
>> > Is anybody able to tell me how to troubleshoot this issue?
>> > Thanks
>> >
>>
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