1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Windows Vista Installing Vista in this special circumstance...

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by CrunchDude, 2008/10/05.

  1. 2008/10/05
    CrunchDude

    CrunchDude Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2006/07/15
    Messages:
    590
    Likes Received:
    1
    Alright, so I did a mirror of my 200GB drive to my new Intel SSD, and I'm now finally able to boot from it.

    I still would like to install the OS from scratch onto the SSD. It's kind of time to re-install it. Boot-time is slow, and I'd like to "wash out" all the temp files, broken registry keys, etc., and have a new installation on my hands.

    I have the source files on my USB Flash Drive. Is there any way to either boot from it? Do I have to make it bootable?

    And one new idea: Is there a way to format the drive ON WHICH IT IS BEING INSTALLED???

    Or should I just install "over it "?? Even if that's possible, I'd really rather not go that route. Again, I do not have my DVDRW drive with me. :( But at least now I can boot from the SSD, and test its performance. One of which was installing Vista from scratch. I find the boot-time unacceptable, especially the time it takes from when the desktop appears to the time the Welcome screen shows up. It seems to stall, loading something, stall again, and then finally resuming to a workable desktop "post-Welcome Screen ".

    Thanks everyone! :)
     
    CrunchDude,
    #1
  2. 2008/10/06
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

    Joined:
    2001/12/27
    Messages:
    15,174
    Likes Received:
    412
    1. Make sure your BIOS is capable of booting from USB
    2. Make sure your USB drive partition is set to Primary (use compmgmt.msc to check/change)
    3. Format the USB storage device to use the FAT32 file system
    4. Copy the entire Windows Vista DVD-ROM to the USB drive
    5. Install Windows Vista from USB

    To copy the Vista DVD: from a command window (Start > Run, type cmd) run this command: xcopy [Vista DVD drive]:\*.* /e/f [USB device drive]:\

    My notes also list that you may have to edit the boot sector of the USB drive.

    cd Boot
    bootsect /nt60 X: (where X is the drive letter of the USB drive)

    I have never tested this myself, as I don't have a USB flash drive > 2GB.
     
    Arie,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...