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So, I downloaded the Windows 8 RTM release from MSDN today. I'm currently trying to install the 64bit Enterprise product on a slightly older computer of mine and thus far it's been a total disaster.
My hardware
AMD Athlon X2 4600+
Asus M2NPV-VM mobo
4GB DDR2 800 RAM
Nvidia 7600GT video card (This could be my issue)
Samsung 913T, 19" Flat Panel. (native resolution is 1280x1024)
First, I attempted to install the OS from a USB key and it was taking forever to get past the initial screen with the new Windows logo. I finally chalked it up to a potential USB issue with this older machine and I burned a physical DVD.
When the install begin, I see the blueish-teal windows logo..but not the spinning circle underneath it. When I get to the welcome screen, my screen is a complete disaster. I can barely make anything out. I shut down the machine and ensure that the DVI cable is securely attached and it is. I try again and get same results.
I decide to switch out to a VGA cable to see if things improve. Sadly, they are the same.
Since I've installed Windows a million times, I managed to click through the screens I could barely see and I have the OS installing. I'm hoping that after a reboot it will be viewable.
So, does anybody know of issues with a 7600GT video card? Is this card too old to work under Windows 8. I wouldn't think so...but who knows.
Edit: The specs on the 7600GT say it supports DirectX9.
My hardware
AMD Athlon X2 4600+
Asus M2NPV-VM mobo
4GB DDR2 800 RAM
Nvidia 7600GT video card (This could be my issue)
Samsung 913T, 19" Flat Panel. (native resolution is 1280x1024)
First, I attempted to install the OS from a USB key and it was taking forever to get past the initial screen with the new Windows logo. I finally chalked it up to a potential USB issue with this older machine and I burned a physical DVD.
When the install begin, I see the blueish-teal windows logo..but not the spinning circle underneath it. When I get to the welcome screen, my screen is a complete disaster. I can barely make anything out. I shut down the machine and ensure that the DVI cable is securely attached and it is. I try again and get same results.
I decide to switch out to a VGA cable to see if things improve. Sadly, they are the same.
Since I've installed Windows a million times, I managed to click through the screens I could barely see and I have the OS installing. I'm hoping that after a reboot it will be viewable.
So, does anybody know of issues with a 7600GT video card? Is this card too old to work under Windows 8. I wouldn't think so...but who knows.
Edit: The specs on the 7600GT say it supports DirectX9.
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 7
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self-Built in July 2009
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 15/2 cable modem
- Other Info
- Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.