what programme uses a .iso file :$

Dread when you installed Vista did you run there upgrade advisour first?You can put in the Vista disk and you can check your systems compatability with it.This may also give you a clue on the problem.

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It is all in the hardware..........................................
Sources:
http://www.microsoft.com/en/gb/default.aspx
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/Home/
http://www.petri.co.il/index.htm

PCHF Rules Scan Computer for Driver Updates Pre-Work

nero shoudl do if not try imgburn that will deffo imgburn - Google Search=

JB i clicked on what was recommended when i installed so probably. if u can tell me where to find the details ill tell u what it sed :P

Z. cant get memtest to work, lacking the knowhow i guess lol, any other programmes to test it?

Edit: my gf decided it was time to get involved she was just bubling around the net looking for anything to help me out(she doesnt know much about comps)
she ended up asking me if my drivers were updated to vista? i sed no :$ so updated them and then went on wow to spam spells nothing has happened in the way of restarting, pllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzz say she didnt work it out lol but at the same time say she did so every1 is happy :| lol

so you installed Vista over a different operating system? did it upgrade the system or move your old windows to windows.old?

on my old hardrive it made a Windows.old file but this is a completely new hardrive now so it was pure b4 i defiled it with vista lol

Update your Bios to latest version and get the latest drivers.

The GF could be right.

We ladies are usaly right.

__________________
It is all in the hardware..........................................
Sources:
http://www.microsoft.com/en/gb/default.aspx
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/Home/
http://www.petri.co.il/index.htm

PCHF Rules Scan Computer for Driver Updates Pre-Work

thought i might aswell post here instead of making a new thread since it relates to my problem anyway.
ive updated my drivers, but finding it hard to update my bios, the motherboard i have is a nforce 250
(at the bottom of my boot up it says [nforce 6A61CG0HC - 00])

Did you use a Vista upgrade disk or a full install Vista disk?

If you used Vista upgrade disk it is known that you need to make sure the origonal XP is fully updated and virus clean and all its hot fix,s installed.

This is an older computer and the drivers required to run Vista on it may not be available.

Download and run this.

Download details: Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor

Let me know the results.

Make sure you are downloading and installing only Vista drivers not XP.

Check device manager for any yellow symbols.

__________________
It is all in the hardware..........................................
Sources:
http://www.microsoft.com/en/gb/default.aspx
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/Home/
http://www.petri.co.il/index.htm

PCHF Rules Scan Computer for Driver Updates Pre-Work

hey JB Results:
System:

Your computer's CPU is AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+System memory (RAM)
Your computer has 1.00 GB of RAM.DVD drive No action required
Your computer can read DVDs.DVD-RW drive No action required
You can record DVDs on your computer.Video card No action required
Your current video card will support the Windows Aero™ user experience.


Devices:

ModelManufacturerAction Required
Realtek AC'97 AudioRealtek If you disable automatic updating during Windows Vista installation, go to the Windows Update website after installation to get the latest driver for this device.
NVIDIA GeForce 6600NVIDIA No action required
NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller NVIDIA No action required
NVIDIA nForce3 250 Serial ATA Controller NVIDIA No action required
NVIDIA nForce3 250 Parallel ATA Controller NVIDIA No action required
NVIDIA nForce(tm) RAID Class Controller NVIDIA Corporation No action required

Programs:

There are no program issues preventing you from upgrading to Windows Vista.

System Config:

Manufacturer:
NVIDIA
Model:
AWRDACPI
CPU:
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+
Memory:
1.00 GB
Hard Disk Drives:
"C" - 108.61 GB Free (149.05 GB Total)