Solved Buying a new Vista?

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Gabeek

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I have changed my motherboard and processor (dual core). The old motherboard was corrupted.
Vista Ultimate upgrade version, not OEM, didn't work anymorrow. I tried to reinstall Vista. System refused to reïnstall, because it was an upgrade version.

Then I tried to reïnstall my original Windows XP version. This was unsucessfull because Windows XP don''t support Dual Core! :zip:

What do do? Going tomorrow to the shop and buy a new Vista?

Any suggestion very welcome
 
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My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000MHZ
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q DELUXE
    Memory
    4096 MB (4 * 1024 DDR2-SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GeForce EN9600 GT Matrix 512 MB, PCI-e 16x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ FP937s - 19", Samsung Syncmaster - 22"
    Hard Drives
    ST3320820AS (320 GB)
    WDC (640 GB
    Case
    Cool Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
Gabeek said:
I have changed my motherboard and processor (dual core). The old motherboard was corrupted.
Vista Ultimate upgrade version, not OEM, didn't work anymorrow. I tried to reinstall Vista. System refused to reïnstall, because it was an upgrade version.

Then I tried to reïnstall my original Windows XP version. This was unsucessfull because Windows XP don''t support Dual Core! :zip:

What do do? Going tomorrow to the shop and buy a new Vista?

Any suggestion very welcome
Click to expand...

1) XP does support dual core. You probably just don't have XP drivers for the motherboard

2) Clean Install Vista using Upgrade Media: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-vista.html?ltr=C
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
    Motherboard
    ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi
    Memory
    2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAHARA 21"
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    2 x 80GB Seagate (I)
    2 x 120GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 200GB Seagate (I/S)
    2 x 250GB Seagate (I/S)
    PSU
    800W
    Case
    Thermaltake Tai-Chi
    Cooling
    Tai-Chi Water Cooler
    Keyboard
    Genius
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    384kbps
    Other Info
    Currently dual booting between Vista x64 Ultimate Windows 7 BETA x64
just install vista without a key, then upgrade vista after install this time entering your key :p
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA,
    Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA,
    WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Problem is solved!

:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000MHZ
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q DELUXE
    Memory
    4096 MB (4 * 1024 DDR2-SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GeForce EN9600 GT Matrix 512 MB, PCI-e 16x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ FP937s - 19", Samsung Syncmaster - 22"
    Hard Drives
    ST3320820AS (320 GB)
    WDC (640 GB
    Case
    Cool Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
Dzomlija said:
Gabeek said:
I have changed my motherboard and processor (dual core). The old motherboard was corrupted.
Vista Ultimate upgrade version, not OEM, didn't work anymorrow. I tried to reinstall Vista. System refused to reïnstall, because it was an upgrade version.

Then I tried to reïnstall my original Windows XP version. This was unsucessfull because Windows XP don''t support Dual Core! :zip:

What do do? Going tomorrow to the shop and buy a new Vista?

Any suggestion very welcome
Click to expand...

1) XP does support dual core. You probably just don't have XP drivers for the motherboard

2) Clean Install Vista using Upgrade Media: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/68767-clean-install-upgrade-vista.html?ltr=C
Click to expand...
Thank you very much for your adequate and fast response.
My problem is solved!
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000MHZ
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q DELUXE
    Memory
    4096 MB (4 * 1024 DDR2-SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GeForce EN9600 GT Matrix 512 MB, PCI-e 16x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ FP937s - 19", Samsung Syncmaster - 22"
    Hard Drives
    ST3320820AS (320 GB)
    WDC (640 GB
    Case
    Cool Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
How? What actually did you do to solve prob?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7-1170us
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Compal
    Memory
    4.096
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    289.09 GB
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced (101-or 102) keyboard
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    cable Wireless
I followed the advice from Mr Needs:
just install vista without a key, then upgrade vista after install this time entering your key

and from DZOMLIA:
Clean Install Vista using Upgrade Media: Clean Install From Upgrade Vista. In this document the procedure is described in more detail


It solved the problem
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3000MHZ
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q DELUXE
    Memory
    4096 MB (4 * 1024 DDR2-SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus GeForce EN9600 GT Matrix 512 MB, PCI-e 16x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BENQ FP937s - 19", Samsung Syncmaster - 22"
    Hard Drives
    ST3320820AS (320 GB)
    WDC (640 GB
    Case
    Cool Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless USB Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
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