My vista not rebooting...and I ended up like this

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allrounder2011

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My dell vlaptop is not rebooting and I had long chat with dell support and they sent me the "reinstallation dvd windows vista home premium 64 bit".
after that i started myself reinstalling again. but i got the follwing message almost at the end of the installation..
windows couldnot prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of insallation. To install windows restart the installation.

ANd i tried reinstallation again, again the same messafge. then I called dell support center. They said they have given me the perfect DVD ..the only thing is I am not able to install it..............

PLEASE GUYS HOW CAN I REINSTALL IT because i m not able to reboot mylaptop.
THis dell laptop is sucking me................
plizzzzz
 

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My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thank u Rich...for prompt reply..
To be honest ...i didn't carefully follow the instruction...but I followed whateever message i got during reinstallation..
I am reading the link that u have posted...I think it is the Step 4 I need to follow..

1) Insert the Windows Install DVD into the DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD ... appears, press a key to continue booting to the DVD.
2) After Vista Setup loads, confirm the Language, Time, Currency and Keyboard Method settings are correct then click Next.
3 On the Windows Vista Installation page, click Install Now.
4 Review the terms and click I accept the license terms to proceed.

5 On the Which type of installation do you want? window, click Custom (advanced).

6 On the Where do you want to install Windows window, make sure the largest Primary Partition is selected then click Next. If the Primary partition has 0GB free, there should be a separate line for Unallocated Space. Select this unallocated space and click Next.
then installation started...with copying, expanding file...but at the end...
it got stuck...with following message..

windows couldnot prepare the computer to boot into the next phase of insallation. To install windows restart the installation.

Now what to do...friend..
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi Rich..
again I m stuck in installing windows...with tick mark on
copying files
Expanding files
Installing features
Installing updates
but no progression in completing installation...

Can i format my C drive also where previous operating system is located..? i will reinstall with formating...?.so that i can progress further in next time..!
 

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Thank u ..
finally i was ablw to install it. aftr long time my laptop opens the windows..
wow...i love it..
but number of issues again ..
how can i get internet connection ..though i have the icon already there..i think i need the driver!!!!!
again why everything looks bigger in size i mean the icons in desktop...and hazzy..
do i need to download something and install it..??
pliz help...
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi friends..
when i check device manager , ..i found there is yellow exclamation mark on
standard VGA graphics adapter
ethernet controller
network controller
SM bus controller
video controller..

then i tried to download the driver from dell.com.
BUT i couldnot save the software and transfer to my dell laptop...
pliz give me the link....or give me the solution............
 

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Even if you selected the wrong driver, it will download to the desktop
How to Upgrade Drivers for a Video Card | eHow.com

If you continue to have trouble, give me the required information about the driver and I will try to help further.

I would download from the site that manufactured the drivers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thank you so much..i was able to run the new vista home premimum 64 bit.
But again i got the new problem...after installing updates from microsoft...
it is not configured properly "it says while rebooting" so i ended up up with repairing.
Now I have got two boot options..
1)recovered
2) already installed
But number 2 is not able to reboot..
number 1 is perfectly rebooting..
how can i delete number 2 safely...??????????????//
 

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Welcome
Maybe this will help

If you create a recovery DVD, you may be able to boot to recovery options
Create Recovery DVD

The Vista recovery disk is used to boot Vista when it won't boot - to run Startup Repair, System Restore, access a Command Line, Recover using a Vista Backup Image, etc.
System Recovery Options

If Vista will not start now, boot the Recovery CD to run Startup Repair which automates System Restore as well as numerous other tests including System File Checker which can repair system files which are not corrupted beyond repair.

If Vista still will not start, try booting into Safe Mode to run sfc /scannow to repair System files.
Special Thanks Given to Seven Forums.

Below is a bulletin distributed by MS to explain the start up procedure when Windows will not boot.
  • Startup Repair. Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as missing or damaged system files, that might prevent Windows from starting. Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it might also be stored on your computer's hard disk. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.
  • Change restart settings in safe mode. If your computer is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and then fails again repeatedly, restart your computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure checkbox. For more information, see Advanced startup options (including safe mode).
  • Reinstall. If no other options have solved the problem, and you are sure that your computer's hardware is functioning normally, you might need to reinstall Windows. A custom (clean) installation of Windows will permanently delete all of the files on your computer and reinstall Windows, so only use this option if all other recovery options have been unsuccessful. After the installation, you will need to reinstall your programs and restore your files from backup copies. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows**.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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