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Help HElP installing windows VISTA 64 bit

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hi, when i try to install windows vista beta 2 64bit on a 80 gig harddrive, i get a message about a missing CD/DVD driver, i cannot by pass that, could someone please help me?

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Re: HElP installing windows VISTA 64 bit

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What kind of CD drive do you have? How is it connected?
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What are all of the system specs? Are we sure the disc is properly burnt?
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Re: HElP installing windows VISTA 64 bit

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thnx alex, turns out to be a jumper setting on the dvd drive, since i have 2, i disconnected one for the installation. all fine now.
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