Wont start due to setup failure

mj02x said:

Ok here we go! I got the Vista Only pc back today. I will attempt to follow the photoshoped surfboard guy's advice and go through all the steps to try to rectify this problem. I even called the guy on the radio that you "experts" would go to when you have a problem that you can't solve. He said to just format the whole drive and install Even the Tech Guru" wasn't sure what to after that. I have a feeling this is going to be a nightmare.

This will not be a nightmare if you follow Greg's advice.

I believe that even Russ Limbaugh is on radio.

Greg is the expert whose recommendations we accept and recognize. For his advice, he has received a MVP from Microsoft.

If you have any questions re his procedures, then you will receive answers from him and you won't even need to put your hands on the radio to feel the computer healing.

mj02x said:

Also forgot to let you know that the windows upgrade advisor warned me to uninstall certain drivers including display drivers(ATI). Being the "Computer Expert" that I think I am I said naaaa! Who needs to do that.

This is what the upgrade advisor does, tells you before the install what issues you will likely have.

Change the drivers, update them.

Also it will be to your benefit to follow Greg's advice, he has helped many get Win7 installed. You can learn a lot from him.

Guys on the radio have about 90 seconds to come up with a diagnosis and render advice. This thread has been going on for four days now.

Which do you think is more likely to give you good advice.

mj02x said:

Sorry. The guy I'm referring to is "The Tech Guy" Leo Laporte. He has his finger on the pulse of technology. Or so i've been told and read about him. He's one of a select few who are Microsoft Gold level. I just asumed that his reputation as a noted tech specialist made him an Icon in the tech world.Who the hell is Kim Kommando?

I suggest you illuminate yourself on the term "Microsoft Gold" which is a recognition given to firms that meet certain MS requirements and is only extended in a very specific area.

The term that does not imply that a person working for such a firm has any special competencies.

mj02x said:

Shows OK still won't start.

Help me and add a few explanatory words. Thanks, karl

Perform a truly clean install. Be sure to follow the directions regarding wiping the disk clean:
Clean Install Windows 7