windows vista upgrade cd will not play

**paul62** · July 23rd, 2011, 12:08 PM

I am trying to install a 32 bit windows vista upgrade over a windows xp 32 bit, and the cd will not play. I bought the cd used and had it buffed out a a computer repair shop to make sure any scratches were not interfering. I can get other cd 's to play. The disk says part number x12-24190-00, and it says dvd rom. The cd player that I have is cd writer but not a dvd player, but I have dvd sftwre installed on this computer. I would appreciate any perspective.

**slgrieb** · July 23rd, 2011, 02:38 PM

Vista and Windows 7 require a DVD drive to install the OS. If you can't even meet that level of hardware compliance, I think it unlikely that your computer can run Vista. Sorry, but I think you need to shoot Old Yeller and buy a new machine.

**Niclo Iste** · July 23rd, 2011, 06:08 PM

SL is right, if the computer is even just pushed to the minimum requirements you're not going to be pleased with the experience. On another note there is absolutely no way of getting a CD-ROM to read a DVD it's akin to trying to make a betamax play in a VHS player.

**paul62** · July 30th, 2011, 08:24 PM

I got a dvd for the computer now I am getting the message " cannot find boot mgr"

**Ferrit** · August 1st, 2011, 12:39 AM

Burned copy i should imagine

**Guts3d** · August 1st, 2011, 07:30 AM

...bought the cd used and had it buffed out a a computer repair shop to make sure any scratches were not interfering.

Sounds like the DVD-ROM disk is bad. But I agree with Niclo, if you are pushing the computers' limits with XP, it will run Vista dreadfully slow.

**paul62** · August 2nd, 2011, 03:41 PM

I bought the installation cd used on ebay and the seller insists it is good, and that he tested I am going to do the other upgrades on the computer. the dvd that I am using is an external one. The usb connection is slow.