Help with Vista install!

[WakingDream]

Hi. I am trying to reinstall Vista x64 on my comp. Gives me the "required cd dvd drive device driver is missing" error and im not really understanding any of the explanations to fix it. Im not sure how to find out what IDE controller i have. Any help would be great.

 

[richc46]

If using the upgrade version follow this tutorial
Clean Install From Upgrade Vista

If the full version, try it this way
Clean Install with a Full Version of Vista

Prepare the HD, for Vista or Seven
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Goi to search, type device manager. In Device manager look for host controller. Make sure no yeallow markers are close by and make sure driver is up to date.

This should solve the problem.

If not read below

You may have to make a simple adjustment in BIOS, but I have not heard of that situation before. Lets try a few install methods and save the IDE for last
http://www.ehow.com/how_6944607_chan...-ide-bios.html

Are you linking several hard drives. A raid configuration may be the cause.
Raid
http://compreviews.about.com/od/stor...aRAIDPage1.htm

As I said, unusual situation. Try to install using the tutorial given above, before trying any of the other ideas. Post back first. With what you know about raid and the bios adjustment.

 

[WakingDream]

I am trying to just reinstall vista since ive been getting the BSOD and i have a virus it seems from the Whitesmoke Translator program that i cant get rid of for the life of me. Im using vista home premium and using a downloaded vista home premium iso. and one problem is that im reading this on the computer im trying to do this to. so i dont want to format my whole hdd then have a problem....

 

[richc46]

If you had a virus that gives you BSOD, I suggest that you foramt

 

[WakingDream]

How do you suggest i safely format and reinstall vista?

 

[richc46]

See the tutorial in my first post. Clean install. I gave two:
One for an upgrade DVD
and one for the Full Retail DVD

 

[WakingDream]

ok cool thank you very much ^^

 

[richc46]

Take your time, ask questions, understand what you have to do and you will be fine.

 

[WakingDream]

what medium should i use for all my drivers and which drivers are the essential ones that i need to get the computer going again? im going for a full install from cd after the format it seems.

 

[richc46]

Everything should be on the CD. You may need drivers later for some of your software.

 

[WakingDream]

im just scared to format then get this same cd/dvd driver error again.... do you think if i format everything will run smoothly since its pretty much installing on a blank slate?

 

[WakingDream]

also, how hard is it to install windows 7 on this computer? this comp is about 3 years old but runs vista just fine. would it be worth going to 7??

 

[richc46]

What kind of CD do you have. Is it full retail or an upgrade?

 

[richc46]

Run this Seven upgrade advisor, lets see what problems you will have with the computer
Free Download PC Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 Hardware Programs Issues

 

[WakingDream]

the cd is a full install cd

 

[richc46]

Run this Seven upgrade advisor, lets see what problems you will have with the computer
Free Download PC Upgrade Advisor Windows 7 Hardware Programs Issues

and how about this

 

[WakingDream]

it says i can upgrade. im getting a copy of windows 7 now. still not quite sure whats up with this cd/dvd driver error i keep getting and i really hope when i install 7 it doesnt happen

 

[WakingDream]

btw thank you VERY much for all your help. and i also wasnt able to format my computer.... im not sure what the diskpart does for me.... i know i sound like a noob XD

 

[richc46]

The CD drive problem may be hardware and then a new OS will not help solve that problem.
If the Windows 7 test said that you are OK, that means that you meet the specifications and no problems were found. Im not too comfortable about the drive.
You can test it.
Put the Windows 7 DVD in the drive and see if it boots, if it does you are ok.
You format from the DVD, I gave you a tutorial to show you how. If the Drive does not work, you cannot format or install properly. So lets see what happens
What is Diskpart?

 

[WakingDream]

hmmmm well my vista cd i have boots fine on the drive. i get passed the language screen and like 1 screen after it gives me the cd /dvd error