Vista - black screen of death during Vista RC1 (build 5600) installation

I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.

I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.

Any suggestions or solutions?

Just an opinion but this RC1 isn't ready. It failed on two installs of mine.

"dash69" <dash69@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EE6CD5AD-6DAF-4881-B402-71BA01CD6C1E@microsoft.com...
>I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core
>duo
> t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or
> booting
> from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The
> installation
> appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen
> blinked
> a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the
> screen
> went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
>
> I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine.
> I
> do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of
> death
> on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but
> intel
> GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
>
> Any suggestions or solutions?
>

It is comforting to know that I am not alone. It is just bizzar how could a
working product (5536) be turned into a non-working product (5600)? I tried
to use safe-boot and all other options available in the booting menu, none
provided any clues to what is the problem. I am sure there is a way to log
all the installation activities and get the bottom of the failed
installation, but only the experts know the secret combinations on the
command line of the set up. If any MSFT personnel is reading this, please
contact me. I'd be happy to debug the installation problem on my toshiba
laptop:

A105-S4211
Duo Core T2050, 1.66 ghz
1 gb RAM
80 gb HDD
Intel 945 Chipset with GMA 950 integrated display adapter
Onboard Intel a/b/g wireless adapter
Running Vista in a dual boot environment with XP.

The machine worked nearly flawlessly using build 5536 (PreRC1), but failed
to install with RC1.

"JB" wrote:

> Just an opinion but this RC1 isn't ready. It failed on two installs of mine.
>
> "dash69" <dash69@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EE6CD5AD-6DAF-4881-B402-71BA01CD6C1E@microsoft.com...
> >I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core
> >duo
> > t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> > During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or
> > booting
> > from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The
> > installation
> > appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> > installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> > computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> > installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen
> > blinked
> > a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> > the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the
> > screen
> > went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> > nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> > keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
> >
> > I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine.
> > I
> > do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of
> > death
> > on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but
> > intel
> > GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
> >
> > Any suggestions or solutions?
> >
>
>
>

Exact same laptop, exact same problem..

Can someone fix this...



"dash69" wrote:

> It is comforting to know that I am not alone. It is just bizzar how could a
> working product (5536) be turned into a non-working product (5600)? I tried
> to use safe-boot and all other options available in the booting menu, none
> provided any clues to what is the problem. I am sure there is a way to log
> all the installation activities and get the bottom of the failed
> installation, but only the experts know the secret combinations on the
> command line of the set up. If any MSFT personnel is reading this, please
> contact me. I'd be happy to debug the installation problem on my toshiba
> laptop:
>
> A105-S4211
> Duo Core T2050, 1.66 ghz
> 1 gb RAM
> 80 gb HDD
> Intel 945 Chipset with GMA 950 integrated display adapter
> Onboard Intel a/b/g wireless adapter
> Running Vista in a dual boot environment with XP.
>
> The machine worked nearly flawlessly using build 5536 (PreRC1), but failed
> to install with RC1.
>
> "JB" wrote:
>
> > Just an opinion but this RC1 isn't ready. It failed on two installs of mine.
> >
> > "dash69" <dash69@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EE6CD5AD-6DAF-4881-B402-71BA01CD6C1E@microsoft.com...
> > >I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core
> > >duo
> > > t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> > > During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or
> > > booting
> > > from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The
> > > installation
> > > appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> > > installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> > > computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> > > installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen
> > > blinked
> > > a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> > > the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the
> > > screen
> > > went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> > > nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> > > keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
> > >
> > > I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine.
> > > I
> > > do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of
> > > death
> > > on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but
> > > intel
> > > GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions or solutions?
> > >
> >
> >
> >

I am having video problems with a Toshiba laptop, also. It's happened two
times and must have to do with the video drivers. I reinstalled the video
drivers after installing Vista with Beta2, PreRC1 and RC1 because Vista
installed only standard drivers for my ATI Mobile Radeon 9100 AGP graphics
chip. There are drivers included with Vista that are listed as Mobile 9000
and 9200 drivers and they both seemed to work...for weeks and months in the
case of Beta2. Then, suddenly, after a reboot (I think necessary becasue the
computer didn't come out of sleep mode) the computer got a BSOD and after
that booted only to a black screen. Nothing I did helped until I went into
safe mode and uninstalled the ATI drivers and reinstalled the Standard
drivers. Then it booted ok, with very poor graphics on the screen. I was
then able to reinstall the ATI drivers and the computer booted fine. Unless
MS gets their graphic and sound driver problems fixed, I predict a ton of
very unhappy upgraders.

My graphics are also built-in, though ATI rather than Intel. Did Vista find
the correct drivers for your graphics chip right away? I just wanted you to
know you aren't the only one with similar problems. If XP can detect the
correct graphics chip and install correct drivers for it, I can't see why
Vista finds only a standard graphics chip.

"dash69" wrote:

> I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
>
> I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
>
> Any suggestions or solutions?
>

hello
i have the same probleme
i have ati 1800 XL and after the installation my screnner stay black whith
no activity.
please help us....

"dash69" wrote:

> I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
>
> I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
>
> Any suggestions or solutions?
>

hello
i have the same probleme whith a ati 1800 XL


"dash69" wrote:

> I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
>
> I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
>
> Any suggestions or solutions?
>

Hi Jo,

Vista RC1 found the correct graphic adapter and installed the drivers for
it. However, it is the installed driver that caused system to hang.

"Jo" wrote:

> I am having video problems with a Toshiba laptop, also. It's happened two
> times and must have to do with the video drivers. I reinstalled the video
> drivers after installing Vista with Beta2, PreRC1 and RC1 because Vista
> installed only standard drivers for my ATI Mobile Radeon 9100 AGP graphics
> chip. There are drivers included with Vista that are listed as Mobile 9000
> and 9200 drivers and they both seemed to work...for weeks and months in the
> case of Beta2. Then, suddenly, after a reboot (I think necessary becasue the
> computer didn't come out of sleep mode) the computer got a BSOD and after
> that booted only to a black screen. Nothing I did helped until I went into
> safe mode and uninstalled the ATI drivers and reinstalled the Standard
> drivers. Then it booted ok, with very poor graphics on the screen. I was
> then able to reinstall the ATI drivers and the computer booted fine. Unless
> MS gets their graphic and sound driver problems fixed, I predict a ton of
> very unhappy upgraders.
>
> My graphics are also built-in, though ATI rather than Intel. Did Vista find
> the correct drivers for your graphics chip right away? I just wanted you to
> know you aren't the only one with similar problems. If XP can detect the
> correct graphics chip and install correct drivers for it, I can't see why
> Vista finds only a standard graphics chip.
>
> "dash69" wrote:
>
> > I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> > t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> > During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> > from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> > appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> > installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> > computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> > installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> > a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> > the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> > went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> > nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> > keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
> >
> > I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> > do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> > on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> > GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
> >
> > Any suggestions or solutions?
> >

Hi

I am experiencing the same problem where by my screen goes black after the
first reboot. i also have a ATI video card, do you believe this might be the
problem?

"djskill" wrote:

> hello
> i have the same probleme whith a ati 1800 XL
>
>
> "dash69" wrote:
>
> > I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> > t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> > During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> > from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> > appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> > installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> > computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> > installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> > a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> > the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> > went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> > nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> > keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
> >
> > I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> > do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> > on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> > GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
> >
> > Any suggestions or solutions?
> >

Hi

I am having the same issue with the black screen after first reboot and I
also have an ATI video card installed do you believe this could be the
problem?

"djskill" wrote:

> hello
> i have the same probleme whith a ati 1800 XL
>
>
> "dash69" wrote:
>
> > I tried to install Vista RC1 (build 5600) on a toshiba lap top with core duo
> > t2050 processor, 1 gb ram, and integrated Intel GMA 950 display adapter.
> > During the several attemps including installation from inside XP or booting
> > from the installation DVD, I encountered the same problem. The installation
> > appeared to be working fine, went though copy, expanding, feature
> > installation, updates, and complete installation. During the process, the
> > computer rebooted one or two times, but was able to continue the
> > installation. At the last stage, completing installation, the screen blinked
> > a couple of time, and then the screen went black. Nothing was displayed on
> > the screen. There was some HDD activity for 10 to 15 seconds after the screen
> > went out, then there was nothing. I did not detect any HDD activity and
> > nothing to look at on the screen. The machine then does not respond to any
> > keys or mouse. I had to power it down manually.
> >
> > I installed the preRC1 release (build 5536 )on the same machine just fine. I
> > do not know what has changed in 5600 that leads to the black screen of death
> > on this particular machine. I suspect it is a video card problem, but intel
> > GMA 950 was supported fine in 5536.
> >
> > Any suggestions or solutions?
> >