Vista Instillation Attempts
The working example is an older Vista Acer Aspire 6530G Lap Top. The original 32 Bit Home Premium Vista Key is still on a sticker underneath. But it has a later Windows 7 Installed, as the only operating system on it, on the C: drive. There appears to a second large drive, D: , with some contents on it: some pictures.
D and C before.JPG : https://imgur.com/yGrIBNW
I copied the contents from the D: drive to a new Folder somewhere on the C: drive
Move from D.JPGs : https://imgur.com/8CrRzHo , https://imgur.com/MpCPTuF , https://imgur.com/neaLaFB
Clear a drive, ( if possible).
As a pre requisite I decide to clear / format the D: drive, as I think this has the effect of emptying the drive completely. I am guessing that this is a good idea. (This would not be possible if I only had one drive, as I could not clear the drive I am using, or it might cause a chaos if I try)…
Clearing by Formatting.JPGs : https://imgur.com/n6o73Bd , https://imgur.com/616jiyR , https://imgur.com/TPqrwqE ,
So finally , I see an empty D: drive
After Finished Formatting of D.JPG : https://imgur.com/7Mq2u3l
Attempt 1 : Key Software Disc
I tried fist the purchased from a company called Key Software. It was supposed to be a Universal one for all versions of Vista
I put the disc in,
Put Key Software disc in.JPG : https://imgur.com/p1j1VIj
After double clicking on it in the windows explorer, I did not get too far, and got a couple of errors:
https://imgur.com/ZfvDLCP
E: \ Sources \ SPWIZENG.DLL is either not intended to run on Windows or contains an error. Reinstall the program using the original instillation media, or contact your system administrator or software vendor for assistance.
https://imgur.com/fQSNr2r
The file 'autorun.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupted. Setup cannot continue. Error code is [0xC1]
Attempt 2 : Self made disc: from Media Fire ISO to disc
Put disc in and double clicked on it in the windows explorer.
First I was asked if I wanted to check compatibility. https://imgur.com/DOPRPt2 On trying this I was simply taken to A Windows 10 download site, so I tried again rejecting the offer to check compatibility.
The 25 digit key was then asked for. I typed it in. Either with or without the automatic checking over the internet checked, this step failed.
I was able to continue without giving a key, and told that I might need to add it later..
I was then offered all Vista versions. I chose 32 Bit Home Premium
I had to then choose User defined instillation, or else it would not give me the option to continue.
It offered me either the C: or D: drive. An important step then here was for me to choose the D: drive, as I did not want to remove the currently working Windows 7 on the C: drive.
The instillation then started.
There were _5 steps shown:
_ Windows data would copied
This took some time but was completed
_Data would expanded
At 22% of this step , a re start occurred and then it completed. It took a while
_ Functions would be installed
This took some time but was completed
_Updates would be installed
This was completed very quickly. The computer tried to re started, and offered me Win7 or Vista. But it did not wait very long . I was not quick enough to react, but Vista was selected as default. It restarted
_ The instillation would be completed
A re start was attempted. Once again it offered me Win7 or Vista. It waited longer this time. But as Vista was selected by default, I did nothing, and a re start was done
This seemed to be the main installation finished at this point.
I was given the option to change the language, time zone, and keyboard country. I left them all at the offered default of Germany.
I had to give a Username, which I gave as ELSTO. A password was optional, so I did not give one.
I had to give the computer a name. I left it as the default offered of ELSTON-PC
I had three update options offered. I chose the last which was to be asked again later.
I had the chance to check the settings for the language, time zone, and keyboard country.
It asked me if I wanted to make a start. So I agreed.
The Power/ performance of the computer was checked.
The first start was prepared, and made
From then on, by start I have the option of Windows 7 or Vista. Vista seems to work well.
My first problem is that the LAN internet socket appears not to be recognised. And clicking on the available Internet Explorer I get the error that no internet connection can be made………
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