Trying to Install Windows 7, a little help - GoFuckYourself.com

fris · 10-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Im trying to ugprade to windows 7 ultimate from windows vista ultimate, when I run install it says windows could not retrive information about your disks, any ideas?

ProG · 10-23-2009, 01:34 PM

When you installed Vista did you need any 3rd party chipset drivers? What mobo? 64 bit?

Domain Broker · 10-23-2009, 01:35 PM

- Right click on computer under the start menu and chose manage
- In the computer management window click on services and scroll down to the service labeled "Virtual Disk" right click on it and chose properties.
- Under "Services status" click start then click apply and ok
- close all the windows and retry the upgrade

Bman · 10-23-2009, 03:58 PM

Bump for solution!

Aric · 10-23-2009, 04:16 PM

Why would anyone want to upgrade Windows?

Clean install or nothing

minddust · 10-23-2009, 04:17 PM

Windows?

fris...

wizzart · 10-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Fresh new install W7 Ultimate ;)

Twig · 10-23-2009, 05:13 PM

Clean install or bust!

Juicy D. Links · 10-23-2009, 05:21 PM

Horny Dude · 10-23-2009, 05:59 PM

Agree, I did a clean install with a brand new hard drive and ran into no problems. I'm sure the Microsoft tech help is flooded with calls right about now.

HomerSimpson · 10-23-2009, 06:07 PM

I would suggest a clean instal...

bronco67 · 10-23-2009, 06:11 PM

If Windows 7 works the same way as Vista, you can use the upgrade disc to install the full version of Windows. It's an exploit that many people took advantage of, me included.

Perform at your own peril. It may not work for 7. Here's a link explaining how it was done with Vista.

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp

I would never do anything but a CLEAN FRESH install for a new OS. I can't trust anything else.

V_RocKs · 10-23-2009, 06:22 PM

I upgraded from Vista and it was easy.... No problems.. Looks like they got it right this time.

tiger · 10-23-2009, 11:12 PM

Just me but I would backup all your data and do a clean install.

Upgrading major version OS is never a good idea. Takes more time but its worth it.

fris · 10-23-2009, 11:32 PM

it was the virtual drive thing, installed clean as a whistle (i dont even know why whistles are clean)

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fris · 10-24-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marktruman

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10-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#1
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,372	Trying to Install Windows 7, a little help Im trying to ugprade to windows 7 ultimate from windows vista ultimate, when I run install it says windows could not retrive information about your disks, any ideas? __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

10-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
ProG Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,319	When you installed Vista did you need any 3rd party chipset drivers? What mobo? 64 bit? __________________ History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

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10-23-2009, 01:35 PM	#3
Domain Broker So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,427	- Right click on computer under the start menu and chose manage - In the computer management window click on services and scroll down to the service labeled "Virtual Disk" right click on it and chose properties. - Under "Services status" click start then click apply and ok - close all the windows and retry the upgrade

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minddust Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,438	Windows? fris...

10-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
wizzart scriptmaster Industry Role: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Serbia Posts: 5,237	Fresh new install W7 Ultimate ;)

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Horny Dude Earn enough to buy coffee Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 4,913	Agree, I did a clean install with a brand new hard drive and ran into no problems. I'm sure the Microsoft tech help is flooded with calls right about now.

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10-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#12
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	If Windows 7 works the same way as Vista, you can use the upgrade disc to install the full version of Windows. It's an exploit that many people took advantage of, me included. Perform at your own peril. It may not work for 7. Here's a link explaining how it was done with Vista. http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...rade_clean.asp I would never do anything but a CLEAN FRESH install for a new OS. I can't trust anything else. __________________

10-23-2009, 06:22 PM	#13
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,422	I upgraded from Vista and it was easy.... No problems.. Looks like they got it right this time.

10-23-2009, 11:12 PM	#14
tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	Just me but I would backup all your data and do a clean install. Upgrading major version OS is never a good idea. Takes more time but its worth it. __________________

10-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#15
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,372	it was the virtual drive thing, installed clean as a whistle (i dont even know why whistles are clean) __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

10-24-2009, 01:46 AM	#16
marktruman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 1,025	fris, sorry to crash your thread, do you still have that domain boyhub.com for sale?