vista ultimate x64 install

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I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots from
hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
controllers, but it didn't help.

system specs
asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
amd x2 6400+
2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb

thanks for the help
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of Windows
Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
64-bit ...

Chris

"boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> from
> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> controllers, but it didn't help.
>
> system specs
> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> amd x2 6400+
> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>
> thanks for the help
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

Make sure your BIOS is absolutely up to the latest rev.
If your mobo has onboard video, try removing the 8800gt and installing
without it.
Try removing the second hard drive.
Turn off the SLI functions in your BIOS.
And, if you can, install with only 2GB of ram.

Install with updates turned off.
Put it all back in when you're done.
Update all hardware drivers.
Then, get windows updates.

Once installed, it will work great.


"boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
from
> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> controllers, but it didn't help.
>
> system specs
> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> amd x2 6400+
> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>
> thanks for the help
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

I repeat...

32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of Windows
Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
64-bit ...

<sigh>

Chris

"Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:udOYEkMdIHA.5788@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Make sure your BIOS is absolutely up to the latest rev.
> If your mobo has onboard video, try removing the 8800gt and installing
> without it.
> Try removing the second hard drive.
> Turn off the SLI functions in your BIOS.
> And, if you can, install with only 2GB of ram.
>
> Install with updates turned off.
> Put it all back in when you're done.
> Update all hardware drivers.
> Then, get windows updates.
>
> Once installed, it will work great.
>
>
> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
>> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
>> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> from
>> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
>> controllers, but it didn't help.
>>
>> system specs
>> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
>> amd x2 6400+
>> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
>> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
>> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>>
>> thanks for the help
>
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

Not.

A good review of this article is important:
Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is running a
32-bit version of Windows XP or of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/


"Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
news:%23X0S%23eMdIHA.5416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of Windows
> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
> 64-bit ...
>
> Chris
>
> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> >I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
> > system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> > Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> > from
> > hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
sata
> > controllers, but it didn't help.
> >
> > system specs
> > asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> > amd x2 6400+
> > 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> > 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> > xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
> >
> > thanks for the help
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

He specifically said "upgrade". Not possible. Sure Backup and Restore can be
used.
An In place "upgrade" from xp 32 cannot be done.

C

"Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:O26bWwMdIHA.6136@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Not.
>
> A good review of this article is important:
> Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is running
> a
> 32-bit version of Windows XP or of Windows 2000
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>
>
> "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
> news:%23X0S%23eMdIHA.5416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of Windows
>> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
>> 64-bit ...
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>> >I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a
>> >new
>> > system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
>> > Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
>> > from
>> > hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
> sata
>> > controllers, but it didn't help.
>> >
>> > system specs
>> > asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
>> > amd x2 6400+
>> > 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
>> > 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
>> > xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>> >
>> > thanks for the help
>>
>
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

For these operating systems, there is no _upgrade_ installation path
available when you upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit
operating system. However, you can perform a custom installation that uses
an _upgrade_ license when going from XP Pro 32-bit to Vista x64..

Call it what you want. If I use an upgrade license, it's an upgrade path and
specific instructions for this "non-path" are on the MS aritcle I referred
to.



"Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
news:ucJ$82MdIHA.5448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> He specifically said "upgrade". Not possible. Sure Backup and Restore can
be
> used.
> An In place "upgrade" from xp 32 cannot be done.
>
> C
>
> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:O26bWwMdIHA.6136@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > Not.
> >
> > A good review of this article is important:
> > Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
running
> > a
> > 32-bit version of Windows XP or of Windows 2000
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >
> >
> > "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23X0S%23eMdIHA.5416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of
Windows
> >> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
> >> 64-bit ...
> >>
> >> Chris
> >>
> >> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> >> >I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a
> >> >new
> >> > system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista
x64.
> >> > Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it
boots
> >> > from
> >> > hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
> > sata
> >> > controllers, but it didn't help.
> >> >
> >> > system specs
> >> > asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> >> > amd x2 6400+
> >> > 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> >> > 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> >> > xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
> >> >
> >> > thanks for the help
> >>
> >
> >
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

True, Mark. I think semantics are getting in our way! ;-)
The OP posted from a CDO Forum and probably didn't
see our comments anyway!

Chris


"Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:u%230cW8MdIHA.1376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> For these operating systems, there is no _upgrade_ installation path
> available when you upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit
> operating system. However, you can perform a custom installation that uses
> an _upgrade_ license when going from XP Pro 32-bit to Vista x64..
>
> Call it what you want. If I use an upgrade license, it's an upgrade path
> and
> specific instructions for this "non-path" are on the MS aritcle I referred
> to.
>
>
>
> "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
> news:ucJ$82MdIHA.5448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> He specifically said "upgrade". Not possible. Sure Backup and Restore can
> be
>> used.
>> An In place "upgrade" from xp 32 cannot be done.
>>
>> C
>>
>> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
>> news:O26bWwMdIHA.6136@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> > Not.
>> >
>> > A good review of this article is important:
>> > Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
> running
>> > a
>> > 32-bit version of Windows XP or of Windows 2000
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
>> >
>> >
>> > "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
>> > news:%23X0S%23eMdIHA.5416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> >> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of
> Windows
>> >> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
>> >> 64-bit ...
>> >>
>> >> Chris
>> >>
>> >> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a
>> >> >new
>> >> > system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista
> x64.
>> >> > Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it
> boots
>> >> > from
>> >> > hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
>> > sata
>> >> > controllers, but it didn't help.
>> >> >
>> >> > system specs
>> >> > asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
>> >> > amd x2 6400+
>> >> > 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
>> >> > 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
>> >> > xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>> >> >
>> >> > thanks for the help
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

And, I repeat...
Per your description: "I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to
vista x64."
Follow the instructions on the MS KB article to "upgrade" from 32-bit XP to
64-bit Vista.
(It's a legal "clean" install with an upgrade disk, but is the only approved
path from 32-bit to 64-bit with an upgrade disk license.)
The other steps listed below will overcome installation problems others have
run into with x64 installation.


"Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
news:u18yZrMdIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> I repeat...
>
> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of Windows
> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded to
> 64-bit ...
>
> <sigh>
>
> Chris
>
> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:udOYEkMdIHA.5788@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Make sure your BIOS is absolutely up to the latest rev.
> > If your mobo has onboard video, try removing the 8800gt and installing
> > without it.
> > Try removing the second hard drive.
> > Turn off the SLI functions in your BIOS.
> > And, if you can, install with only 2GB of ram.
> >
> > Install with updates turned off.
> > Put it all back in when you're done.
> > Update all hardware drivers.
> > Then, get windows updates.
> >
> > Once installed, it will work great.
> >
> >
> > "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> >> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a
new
> >> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> >> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> > from
> >> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
sata
> >> controllers, but it didn't help.
> >>
> >> system specs
> >> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> >> amd x2 6400+
> >> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> >> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> >> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
> >>
> >> thanks for the help
> >
> >
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

:-)

Good point!

"Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
news:OMXfE$MdIHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> True, Mark. I think semantics are getting in our way! ;-)
> The OP posted from a CDO Forum and probably didn't
> see our comments anyway!
>
> Chris
>
>
> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:u%230cW8MdIHA.1376@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > For these operating systems, there is no _upgrade_ installation path
> > available when you upgrade from a 32-bit operating system to a 64-bit
> > operating system. However, you can perform a custom installation that
uses
> > an _upgrade_ license when going from XP Pro 32-bit to Vista x64..
> >
> > Call it what you want. If I use an upgrade license, it's an upgrade path
> > and
> > specific instructions for this "non-path" are on the MS aritcle I
referred
> > to.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
> > news:ucJ$82MdIHA.5448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> >> He specifically said "upgrade". Not possible. Sure Backup and Restore
can
> > be
> >> used.
> >> An In place "upgrade" from xp 32 cannot be done.
> >>
> >> C
> >>
> >> "Mark" <jmhonzell@nospam.insightbb.com> wrote in message
> >> news:O26bWwMdIHA.6136@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> > Not.
> >> >
> >> > A good review of this article is important:
> >> > Installing a 64-bit version of Windows Vista on a computer that is
> > running
> >> > a
> >> > 32-bit version of Windows XP or of Windows 2000
> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932795/
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Chris S." <chris.sidener@verizonxspam.net> wrote in message
> >> > news:%23X0S%23eMdIHA.5416@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> >> 32-bit versions of XP can only be upgraded to 32-bit versions of
> > Windows
> >> >> Vista. And Windows XP Professional x64 Edition can only be upgraded
to
> >> >> 64-bit ...
> >> >>
> >> >> Chris
> >> >>
> >> >> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is
a
> >> >> >new
> >> >> > system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista
> > x64.
> >> >> > Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it
> > boots
> >> >> > from
> >> >> > hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried
updating
> >> > sata
> >> >> > controllers, but it didn't help.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > system specs
> >> >> > asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> >> >> > amd x2 6400+
> >> >> > 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> >> >> > 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> >> >> > xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
> >> >> >
> >> >> > thanks for the help
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

Hi, Boss.

> I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.

I guess this depends on what the meaning of "upgrading" is, to paraphrase a
former president. We're not talking about the upgrade license, of course,
but the actual installation of Vista x64 on a computer with WinXP 32-bit
installed.

We can't perform an upgrade from a 32-bit anything to a 64-bit anything by
booting into the 32-bit platform and then running the 64-bit Setup program
because the architecture is too different.

Note these key lines from KB article 932795, which Mark cited:
"Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a 32-bit
operating system.
"4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
Custom as the installation type."

The Custom install is essentially a "clean install", which will reformat the
32-bit WinXP boot volume and install 64-bit Vista there. This is an
"upgrade" in the sense that the old OS will be wiped out and replaced with
the new one. But it does not carry forward any applications or settings or
data from the former installation, so it is NOT an "upgrade" in that sense.
As the KB article says, you must first backup any data that you don't want
to lose and, after the "upgrade", re-install all your applications and
restore your data.

> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> from
> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> controllers, but it didn't help.

Stop 0x7e can have many causes, as listed in
http://www.aumha.org/a/stop.php, among other places. The SATA drivers are
likely suspects, but you've already checked those. My own system has an
nVidia 570sli chipset and runs my SATA drives with Vista's on-disk drivers,
so I don't really think that's your problem.

My system also handled my recent upgrade from 2 GB to 4 GB of PC6400 RAM
without a whimper, but there have been several posts here about problems
when populating all 4 GB on some mobos. You might try removing 2 GB (or
reducing the 800 MHz speed) until after Vista x64 is up and running, and
then install the other 2 GB and see what happens.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)

"boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> from
> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> controllers, but it didn't help.
>
> system specs
> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> amd x2 6400+
> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>
> thanks for the help
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

That is almost certainly the resolution.

"R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message
news:A8CB801A-5BB4-48C6-805B-BE5B2B0B5FDB@microsoft.com...
> Hi, Boss.
>
>> I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
>
> I guess this depends on what the meaning of "upgrading" is, to paraphrase
> a former president. We're not talking about the upgrade license, of
> course, but the actual installation of Vista x64 on a computer with WinXP
> 32-bit installed.
>
> We can't perform an upgrade from a 32-bit anything to a 64-bit anything by
> booting into the 32-bit platform and then running the 64-bit Setup program
> because the architecture is too different.
>
> Note these key lines from KB article 932795, which Mark cited:
> "Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
> Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
> 32-bit operating system.
> "4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
> Custom as the installation type."
>
> The Custom install is essentially a "clean install", which will reformat
> the 32-bit WinXP boot volume and install 64-bit Vista there. This is an
> "upgrade" in the sense that the old OS will be wiped out and replaced with
> the new one. But it does not carry forward any applications or settings
> or data from the former installation, so it is NOT an "upgrade" in that
> sense. As the KB article says, you must first backup any data that you
> don't want to lose and, after the "upgrade", re-install all your
> applications and restore your data.
>
>> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
>> from
>> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
>> controllers, but it didn't help.
>
> Stop 0x7e can have many causes, as listed in
> http://www.aumha.org/a/stop.php, among other places. The SATA drivers are
> likely suspects, but you've already checked those. My own system has an
> nVidia 570sli chipset and runs my SATA drives with Vista's on-disk
> drivers, so I don't really think that's your problem.
>
> My system also handled my recent upgrade from 2 GB to 4 GB of PC6400 RAM
> without a whimper, but there have been several posts here about problems
> when populating all 4 GB on some mobos. You might try removing 2 GB (or
> reducing the 800 MHz speed) until after Vista x64 is up and running, and
> then install the other 2 GB and see what happens.
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc@grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
>
> "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
>> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
>> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
>> from
>> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
>> controllers, but it didn't help.
>>
>> system specs
>> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
>> amd x2 6400+
>> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
>> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
>> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>>
>> thanks for the help
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

sorry for the confusion. I just built the system. The only reason xp is
even on it is because i have the "upgrade" license. The problem's occuring
while trying a clean install--booting from the x64 dvd. thanks for the
ideas; i'll look over the articles and make sure the bios is updated, and
i'll pull cards if that doesn't work.

Thanks all!

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> That is almost certainly the resolution.
>
> "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message
> news:A8CB801A-5BB4-48C6-805B-BE5B2B0B5FDB@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, Boss.
> >
> >> I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> >
> > I guess this depends on what the meaning of "upgrading" is, to paraphrase
> > a former president. We're not talking about the upgrade license, of
> > course, but the actual installation of Vista x64 on a computer with WinXP
> > 32-bit installed.
> >
> > We can't perform an upgrade from a 32-bit anything to a 64-bit anything by
> > booting into the 32-bit platform and then running the 64-bit Setup program
> > because the architecture is too different.
> >
> > Note these key lines from KB article 932795, which Mark cited:
> > "Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from the
> > Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
> > 32-bit operating system.
> > "4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to select
> > Custom as the installation type."
> >
> > The Custom install is essentially a "clean install", which will reformat
> > the 32-bit WinXP boot volume and install 64-bit Vista there. This is an
> > "upgrade" in the sense that the old OS will be wiped out and replaced with
> > the new one. But it does not carry forward any applications or settings
> > or data from the former installation, so it is NOT an "upgrade" in that
> > sense. As the KB article says, you must first backup any data that you
> > don't want to lose and, after the "upgrade", re-install all your
> > applications and restore your data.
> >
> >> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> >> from
> >> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> >> controllers, but it didn't help.
> >
> > Stop 0x7e can have many causes, as listed in
> > http://www.aumha.org/a/stop.php, among other places. The SATA drivers are
> > likely suspects, but you've already checked those. My own system has an
> > nVidia 570sli chipset and runs my SATA drives with Vista's on-disk
> > drivers, so I don't really think that's your problem.
> >
> > My system also handled my recent upgrade from 2 GB to 4 GB of PC6400 RAM
> > without a whimper, but there have been several posts here about problems
> > when populating all 4 GB on some mobos. You might try removing 2 GB (or
> > reducing the 800 MHz speed) until after Vista x64 is up and running, and
> > then install the other 2 GB and see what happens.
> >
> > RC
> > --
> > R. C. White, CPA
> > San Marcos, TX
> > rc@grandecom.net
> > Microsoft Windows MVP
> > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
> >
> > "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
> >> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a new
> >> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
> >> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
> >> from
> >> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating sata
> >> controllers, but it didn't help.
> >>
> >> system specs
> >> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
> >> amd x2 6400+
> >> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
> >> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
> >> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
> >>
> >> thanks for the help
> >
>
 
Re: vista ultimate x64 install

Install with only one of the 2GB dimms installed and see what happens.

"boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:62292441-D56F-4686-8DD7-AAB63C52DED2@microsoft.com...
> sorry for the confusion. I just built the system. The only reason xp is
> even on it is because i have the "upgrade" license. The problem's
> occuring
> while trying a clean install--booting from the x64 dvd. thanks for the
> ideas; i'll look over the articles and make sure the bios is updated, and
> i'll pull cards if that doesn't work.
>
> Thanks all!
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> That is almost certainly the resolution.
>>
>> "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net> wrote in message
>> news:A8CB801A-5BB4-48C6-805B-BE5B2B0B5FDB@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi, Boss.
>> >
>> >> I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista x64.
>> >
>> > I guess this depends on what the meaning of "upgrading" is, to
>> > paraphrase
>> > a former president. We're not talking about the upgrade license, of
>> > course, but the actual installation of Vista x64 on a computer with
>> > WinXP
>> > 32-bit installed.
>> >
>> > We can't perform an upgrade from a 32-bit anything to a 64-bit anything
>> > by
>> > booting into the 32-bit platform and then running the 64-bit Setup
>> > program
>> > because the architecture is too different.
>> >
>> > Note these key lines from KB article 932795, which Mark cited:
>> > "Note You must start Windows Vista Setup by starting the computer from
>> > the
>> > Windows Vista 64-bit DVD. The installation package will not run on a
>> > 32-bit operating system.
>> > "4. When you are prompted during Windows Vista Setup, remember to
>> > select
>> > Custom as the installation type."
>> >
>> > The Custom install is essentially a "clean install", which will
>> > reformat
>> > the 32-bit WinXP boot volume and install 64-bit Vista there. This is
>> > an
>> > "upgrade" in the sense that the old OS will be wiped out and replaced
>> > with
>> > the new one. But it does not carry forward any applications or
>> > settings
>> > or data from the former installation, so it is NOT an "upgrade" in that
>> > sense. As the KB article says, you must first backup any data that you
>> > don't want to lose and, after the "upgrade", re-install all your
>> > applications and restore your data.
>> >
>> >> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
>> >> from
>> >> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
>> >> sata
>> >> controllers, but it didn't help.
>> >
>> > Stop 0x7e can have many causes, as listed in
>> > http://www.aumha.org/a/stop.php, among other places. The SATA drivers
>> > are
>> > likely suspects, but you've already checked those. My own system has
>> > an
>> > nVidia 570sli chipset and runs my SATA drives with Vista's on-disk
>> > drivers, so I don't really think that's your problem.
>> >
>> > My system also handled my recent upgrade from 2 GB to 4 GB of PC6400
>> > RAM
>> > without a whimper, but there have been several posts here about
>> > problems
>> > when populating all 4 GB on some mobos. You might try removing 2 GB
>> > (or
>> > reducing the 800 MHz speed) until after Vista x64 is up and running,
>> > and
>> > then install the other 2 GB and see what happens.
>> >
>> > RC
>> > --
>> > R. C. White, CPA
>> > San Marcos, TX
>> > rc@grandecom.net
>> > Microsoft Windows MVP
>> > (Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
>> >
>> > "boss302" <boss302@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:E4426118-419B-4394-B092-7EF5089D3458@microsoft.com...
>> >> I keep getting an error while trying to install vista x64. This is a
>> >> new
>> >> system and I'm installing xp pro w/sp2 x32 then upgrading to vista
>> >> x64.
>> >> Things go well until the first system restart (the first time it boots
>> >> from
>> >> hd) then I get a stop error message 0x0000007e. I've tried updating
>> >> sata
>> >> controllers, but it didn't help.
>> >>
>> >> system specs
>> >> asus m2n32-sli delux nvidia 590i
>> >> amd x2 6400+
>> >> 2 seagate 500 gb sata hd (not in raid array)
>> >> 2x2mb corsair 800mhz ddr2
>> >> xfx geforce 8800gt 512 mb
>> >>
>> >> thanks for the help
>> >
>>
 
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