I have just reinstalled Vista, from a XP upgraded Vista, I backed up all my data and settings, then after install restored them to the new locations.

I am in the mist of a problem with my Gateway Vista Desktop.  I am trying to do a clean install of my Vista OS.  I had some problems with some unexpected shut downs on this computer, and I said enough is enough.  After countless attempts to try to resolve the problem, I decided to do a clean install, and get rid of the file that was ...

Blondie: ..... Yeah, I see that now. Where should it have gone?  I'm surprised a mod didn't move it... I'm not! Vista (32bit by implication) problems seem to go in the software or hardware forums as seem most relevant to the individual. Clearly your motherboard is ACPI1.1 compliant. Somewhat strange is the fact that they don't seem to ...

Does Long Zheng's guide help here? I would use either the Vista or XP disk to format the drive - you don't need to continue through tot he install phase unless you want to. HTH

Hi Doodles, can't comment on the AMD side as I have had Intels in all but one of my builds. However, I have plenty of experiences of upgrading CPU and Mobo while maintaining the same underlying windows installation. My rules are: Have plenty of space and lay everything out in view, on its' anti-static packing material. (see below) Read the ...