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One more question about the Custom Install. I don't mind losing programs and files, but will a Custom Install preserve all the relevant drivers for my computer?? Thanks Dan

Okay, this is probably where I need help. Since the 'Upgrade' option doesn't seem to be an option, I selected 'Custom Install' So now I get this screen: What should I do from here?? Thanks Dan

Okay, following this, I seem to have managed to boot from the W8 64 bit disc again. The install setup has started. Setup is starting. When I selected 'Upgrade' it asked me to remove the disc and restart, but then that gave me the same error loop as before, so I'm going to try again and this...

Hi – I've tried rebooting several times without a disc in, and also with the 64 bit disc in or the 32 bit. I just get the same 'System Recovery Options' dialog box each time. I just can't seem to trigger any other options/screen/install. Any ideas??

I don't know how to get to the BIOS screen, when I switch on, it just goes to the System Recovery Options dialog box. I'd be happy just to do a fresh install, I don't really need to keep any programs/files, but I just don't know how to get out of this error loop. I don't know how to trigger the...

Okay, thanks, I suppose that helps explains what went wrong. Still, how can I start the install process over again?

Also, when looking at Startup Repair 'Diagnosis and repair details' it says: Root cause found: The operating system version is incompatible with Startup Repair Is this caused by running a 64 install over Vista 32?

Hi - I'm not even sure how to do that. When I restart with the 64-bit ISO disc in, it doesn't trigger the install, it just goes straight to the 'Systems Recovery Options' dialog box. (I think it's trying (?) to boot into Vista, maybe, as it seems that it has a Vista loading screen just before...

Hi - I'll be grateful for any help you might be able to give with this, as I've managed to get myself stuck trying to install Windows 8 Release Preview. Here's what I did and what happened. 1. Downloaded Windows 8 Release Preview 64 bit from MS. 2. Clicked on the download which took me to Roxio...