Windows Vista Clean Install Problem - VirtDisk.dll missing...

[jecepede]

Aloha !

Soooo my little Dell Latitude E5500 had a HDD crash and got a brand spanking new HDD... well, I had it in storage somewhere...
This 'new' HDD is completely empty, not even a filesystem on it thus it was time for a clean install.
I grabbed my official Dell Restore DVD, put it in but after just a few minutes I got :

winpeshl.exe - Unable To Locate Component
This application has failed to start because VirtDisk.dll was not
found. Re-Installing the application may fix this problem.

After Googling the only suggestion I got was to download it and place it in the directory where the to-be-installed program is.
But that is the Vista Business DVD from Dell ???

So I am stuck in a boot-from-DVD-loop

Could anyone please point me in the right direction ???



Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeers

Jecepede

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an error related to the VirtDisk.dll file during your Windows installation. This issue might occur if the required file is missing or corrupted on the installation media. Here are some steps you can take to try to address this problem: 1. Verify Installation Media: - Ensure that the Dell Restore DVD is not damaged. Try cleaning the DVD to remove any smudges or scratches that might be affecting the installation process. 2. Check DVD Drive: - Verify that your DVD drive is working correctly. If possible, try the installation on a different computer to rule out any issues with the drive itself. 3. Alternative Installation Media: - If you have access to a USB drive, you can create a bootable USB drive with the installation files. This can sometimes be more reliable than using a DVD. 4. Download the VirtDisk.dll File: - Search online for the VirtDisk.dll file. Make sure to download it from a reputable source. You can place the file in the appropriate directory as suggested. 5. Extract Installation Files: - If the VirtDisk.dll file is required during the installation process, consider extracting the contents of the DVD to a USB drive or a local folder on your computer. This way, the setup may not need to access the DVD for all files. 6. Contact Dell Support: - If the issue persists, consider contacting Dell Support for further assistance. They may provide you with specific instructions or the necessary files to resolve the problem. Try the above steps to see if you can overcome the error and continue with your installation process.