Hi
If there are files left on the drive after a failed installation, you need to reformat the drive. A failed installation should have removed everything, but when errors occur, it may have interupted this part of the process.
Make sure that all of the hardware components are compatible with Vista.
Windows Quality Online Services: Windows Logo'd Products List:
http://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/
You should also check with the motherboard manufacturer for any possible known issues with that model.
GIGABYTE - Support - Motherboard - Main Page:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/MainPage.aspx
There is also a very good motherboard support forum. You might want to check there for any other users who may have experienced a similar issue.
Gigabyte - Motherboards & Memory - Tom's Hardware Forums:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum-30-194.html
Hope this helps.
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience
