I have uploaded a tutorial to Skydrive on how you can install and run Windows 8 using a stick or a USB attached disk. This is a good alternative to double booting or a setup in a virtual partition.
The document is a PDF that you can read in your browser (just click on it) if you have a PDF...
While working in Vista I experienced a recent system failure and I do not know if it was caused by a virus. I had AVG Free Edition installed and it was up to date.
I decided to perform a clean reinstall using the Vista DVD Installer, but at a certain point a message appears onscreen...