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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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installing vista on the new comp


my old xp discs just wouldn't work. Some files just couldn't be read even the disc is newly burnt. WTF


at least I have 2 gig of ram, not too worried about lag. Or should i?
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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i can get you an iso
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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vista ftmfl
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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i've got the xp pro sp2 iso. Burnt the damn thing and some files still couldn't be read.

Funny thing is the damn vista disc cannot be read either

wtf is up with my day? :|
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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try burning at a slower speed
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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good idea
onto my 3rd disc now, hope it works :crossesfingers:
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sqkev
installing vista on the new comp


my old xp discs just wouldn't work. Some files just couldn't be read even the disc is newly burnt. WTF


at least I have 2 gig of ram, not too worried about lag. Or should i?
I have seen systems with 4gigs lagging with Vista.

Do yourself a favor and use XP...you will thank yourself later for it.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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I'm running vista with 2gb. I haven't had any problems yest. Knock on wood.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Vista sucks horribly
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Hmm... Vista sucks.. Office 2007 sucks.. M$ is on a roll.
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