Recent content by crispbasilisk

I chose the upgrade approach because it sounded simpler and cleaner. But as the days pass I have a feeling that I made the wrong choice. However I'm not in a hurry, and I will try some of the tips and tricks people have been sending me and will report back if something works.

Thank you, kemical. Another cool nik -- are you organic or inorganic? The DVD is fresh from the box. I see no damage, How would I know whether it is OK or not? The term "clean boot" came from someone on another forum. It entails closing down the start menu and also all services except those...

I am trying to upgrade from Vista Home Premium to Win 7 Ultimate using a DVD bought at retail. The upgrade process hangs while Gathering programs and settings, always at the 86% mark. Yesterday it hung at 6:00 PM and I let it run overnight -- at 9:00 AM next day it was still hung. No error...