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Can't see screen while installing Windows 8

Hi, new here, and have a question and wondering if anyone else has this problem. When I am installing windows 8, it comes to a point where my screen goes dark, and I can see my cursor, but that's all. I am an ATI 6850 card, and from what I've read windows 8 doesn't like them. What can I do to see my screen? Thank you.
 
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Anyone??
 

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62 views and no help, piddle on it, I'll go where someone actually cares!
 

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Sorry Jack, just seen this one. Try this, when booting up your PC, keep pressing the F8 key, once you get to the screen restart your PC in Safe Mode with Networking. Once you get your Windows desktop, click on "Computer" to open it, then right click the C Drive, Properties, and then go to the Tools on top, and run "Error Checking" If that comes up fine, go while still in Safe Mode to ATI's website, and download the Windows 8 beta driver for your 6850 card, and install it. I believe that should solve your problem. The beta drivers shouldn't pose a problem till final release of the drivers for Windows 8. BTW Jack? If you would of went to ATI's website, they have your issue as a known issue.

*Note* You will SEE the screen in safe mode, it is only 16 colors, and has a default generic Microsoft driver that works for any video card.
 

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Sorry for the ranting and raving, so frustrating that I can't get this to work! I should have taken it out on my keyboard. :)
So Boot up in Safe mode first thing without installing windows 8?? It's a bit confusing. How do I then get windows 8 installed. See I'm was going to use it as my main OS for now. Thanks and appreciate the input!!
 

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No..No..No.. I was under the assumption that Windows8 RP is already installed, BUT! If you have another O/S installed you can download the Win8 beta drivers without a problem. BUT then while installing Windows 8 RP, you will need to tell the O/S installer where the driver is so that it can load as well.
 

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The only problem is when it boots only so far, the screen goes black, and all I can see and move is the mouse cursor, do you know what I mean? See in this way I can't see anything to do any other task. Thanks
 

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I understand that, that is why I said instead of a normal boot, to use a safe mode with networking boot. YOU will see the screen, but only in 16bit color. then go from there and follow the other steps.
 

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Duh! lol, got you, I should read better. Thanks a lot for your help. Appreciated!!
 

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I forgot something, when I get to the point that I see the blank screen, should I reboot and then do what you said?
 

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Jack, YOU start it from a cold boot. Switch PC on, click F8 till you get the DOS menu screen, then choose from the menu "Start PC in Safe Mode with Networking".
 

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Ok, got it now, just had to be sure. Thanks
 

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Jack, YOU start it from a cold boot. Switch PC on, click F8 till you get the DOS menu screen, then choose from the menu "Start PC in Safe Mode with Networking".


Ok, for some reason it doesn't want to install when I tried safe mode with networking?? Any other ideas?
Thanks for the time. And can you load windows 8 when in safe mode?
 

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Jack, you do your repairs under safe mode, if you want to re-install, and doing it without a DVD, or CD then like you did to get that screen up, BUT instead of starting Windows in Safe Mode, go instead and use Start in DOS, once DOS is loaded then go to the directory where you are keeping the Windows 8 RP file at. *example*: CD C:/my_directory_where_window8RP_at. Once in the proper directory, then at the C:> (C prompt) type setup.exe That will start the Windows 8 RP installation. If you are reinstalling with a Disk/Disc just put it into the CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. Setup will start automatically if your CD/DVD drive is listed as the first drive in BIOS. (Binary Input Output System)
 

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Thanks again.
 

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Man, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, thought I had it, but when I try and load windows 8, it loads fine, but then comes to where the screen goes black again, I can't see what I need to do next. Is there a way to load Nvidia Drives for my video card before it gets to that point? I tried to do a repair, the problem is I can't see what to do next, is this making sense? Apparently it doesn't recognize the GeForce 550 ti. Grrrrrrrrr!
 

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OK Jack, try this. Instead of trying to get your Nvidia GeForce card loaded, GO with a generic Microsoft video card driver, 32/64bit if it works you can go after setup is completed, and get the Nvidia GeForce driver. I have a GeForce card as well, and was walked thru installation of Win 8 DP.(Developers Preview) As I am instructing you, I was instructed this way. It is a slower work-around, BUT the end results are what we care about. Also if you haven't downloaded it, get the Windows 8 GeForce driver once you get into your desktop. MAKE sure FIRST you get ALL the UPDATES before you load your GeForce Windows 8 driver. Hopefully this will solve it for you.
 

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OK Jack, try this. Instead of trying to get your Nvidia GeForce card loaded, GO with a generic Microsoft video card driver, 32/64bit if it works you can go after setup is completed, and get the Nvidia GeForce driver. I have a GeForce card as well, and was walked thru installation of Win 8 DP.(Developers Preview) As I am instructing you, I was instructed this way. It is a slower work-around, BUT the end results are what we care about. Also if you haven't downloaded it, get the Windows 8 GeForce driver once you get into your desktop. MAKE sure FIRST you get ALL the UPDATES before you load your GeForce Windows 8 driver. Hopefully this will solve it for you.


Yes, I did download the updated driver for the card, but during installation the screen goes black, I am assuming that windows 8 IS using a generic driver to try and get that card installed, but I can't see what is going on. If I could get it to load to the desktop, I would do that, but I can't see anything. Do you follow me. I know this is frustrating for you, as well for me :(
 

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