help I cannot install vista because of NTSF I'm a real noob

Newbie delux · 09-15-2007, 09:58 AM

I tried to install vista on my hard drive but I couldnt install it on any of my partions because of they aren't in NTSF format. is it anyway I can format them to NTSF?

bsdunix · 09-15-2007, 10:37 AM

I suspect your trying to upgrade and your current partition is FAT32 formated? If so, you need to convert it from FAT32 to NTFS before you install Vista.

You cannot select the Upgrade option when you try to install Windows Vista, and you receive the following message: "Upgrade has been disabled"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926069

If you haven't done it already, make sure your system meets Vista system requirements.

How to install Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918884

brianL · 09-15-2007, 10:40 AM

NTFS. Doesn't it format during the installation? Take it back, demand a refund, buy XP Pro, download & burn a few GNU/Linux distros, and you'll be happy ever after.

Newbie delux · 09-15-2007, 11:00 AM

okey thanks a'lot for you help

You just made an poor computer dude very happy

brianL · 09-15-2007, 01:30 PM

That's what we are all here for.