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05-01-2008, 10:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1
OS: Windows XP/Vista
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Problem after installation
Hello,
I recently upgraded my Windows XP Media Edition to Windows Vista Ultimate, 86-bit. Once installed, it loaded up fine, but then restarted. Now I get a "invalid boot.ini" message and a horrible grinding sound from my hard drive, which results in a blank screen that doesn't go anywhere. What happened!? Fortunately I backed up all my files before I installed vista, but I don't want to chuck my computer or anything. I did NOT make a recovery disc for vista. I only have a recovery disc for Windows XP that came with the computer, but when I put that in the drive the computer fails to load off of it. What should I do? |
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05-01-2008, 11:02 PM
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Manager, Hardware Forums
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: west australia
Posts: 53,599
OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail
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Re: Problem after installation
it sounds like the hard drive motor has gone
to use a recovery disk you usually put it after post and press one of the F keys
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