currently have vista 32 bit, i just got windows vista ultimate 64 bit cd i plan to dual boot these ok so here is how my partitions are set up c: -> vista 32 bit (250GB) d: -> files (pics videos etc) (250GB) e: -> random crap (IDE 80GB) f: -> Program files (350GB) g: -> empty (planned for win 7) (175GB) h: -> empty (the one i want to use for my 64 bit (175GB) EDIT: ok, so ive already tried installing the 64 bit into partition H here is what happens: It goes through step 1 (copying files), restarts then goes thru 3 more (expand, install, install) restarts again Upon this restart (in the boot menu) when i select the 64 bit to startup this comes up "Windows Error Recovery" "Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause." Then gives me the option for safe mode, etc. and start windows normally When i start windows normally, it will show the windows loading bar, but the restarts. I believe this might be the part where the 64 bit drivers come in so whats wrong? what can i do? EDIT: do i need to install the 64 bit drivers first? will this interfere with my 32 bit drivers?
Most of my dual boots are on separate drives but I think that if the install got to the reboot part you should pick the vista 64 not the setup. Good luck
i have a few questions? Is your 32bit version also ultimate. Also can you post the error message so i can research it. It should not matter about the drivers. Is your copy of vista ultimate a full or upgrade version because if it is an upgrade version and you are tring to do a clean install you will get an error message, but there is a work around for this. You install vista without using your serial number then after it is installed u update vista and use your serial number.
yes my 32 is also ultimate, it is a full, and i will try to reinstall it again tomorrow so i can write the error down. <will do this ASAP>
ok, ive tried installing it again; here is what happens It goes through step 1 (copying files), restarts then goes thru 3 more (expand, install, install) restarts again Upon this restart (in the boot menu) when i select the 64 bit to startup this comes up "Windows Error Recovery" "Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause." Then gives me the option for safe mode, etc. and start windows normally When i start windows normally, it will show the windows loading bar, but the restarts. I believe this might be the part where the 64 bit drivers come in EDIT: when i start my 32 bit vista, this comes up
