"Krrong" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> I am building a brand new system and bit the bullet and am attempting to
> install Vista Ultimate 64 with SP1 (Brand Spanking New DVD with SP1 on
> it).
>
> Everything boots up just fine, memory is okay (4 Gb), install runs fine
> and after the reboot, I get the following:
>
> File: \Windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
>
> Status: 0xc00000e9
>
> Info: Windows failed to load because the kernel is missing, or corrupt.
>
> (I purchased all parts and software from Newegg)
>
> When I go to the MS Support site and put in the Product Key, it tells
> me that it's in an invalid format. 5 - 5 - 5 - etc is what I have,
> however, Microsoft is wanting 5 - 3 - 5 -etc. format.
>
> I have pulled out EVERYTHING and disconnected EVERYTHING except the
> DVD, HD, and vid card, so I'm running it as barebones as I can. (Thank
> God I kept my XP system... 
)
>
> Please help before I go play Frisbee Golf with this DVD.
>
I am guessing you have an SATA drive.
In theory, Vista has SATA drivers built in...but maybe not for all
hardware...
so I'd check the CD that came with your mobo and if it has Vista SATA
drivers
load them at the beginning of the installtion when the installer asks you if
you have add'l drivers to load