[blackwid1]

Ok so I just build my new computer. Everythings hooked up it comes on the monitor, so I set the bios to default it recognizes my hard drive, and both cd/dvd drives. So I go to install Vista I have the disk but it says Reboot or select proper reboot device, or insert boot media in selected boot device.
Can someone please help me.

[etaf]

is the CD / DVD set to boot first on the bios ?
Make sure you put the disk into the correct machine ....

[blackwid1]

Yeah its set to boot the disk drive first and I know the disk is in the right dive

[crjdriver]

Is this a full retail ver of vista? ie not an oem that came with a system.

[blackwid1]

yeah its a full version but I did use the disk on other computers but, I'm pretty sure they can be used on up to 3 computers. Like used to activate up to 3 computers.

[etaf]

I dont think you can , The full version EULA end user license agreement - allows you to transfer to a different PC - providing you Uninstall from the original PC
One windows PC only....

[blackwid1]

so I need to get a new disc, or if i wanted to uninstall the other computer would I just plug in the disc and it would pop up if I wanted to uninstall

[blackwid1]

Also wouldn't the disk be recognized and upload, it would just be the trial version?

[etaf]

I think it should boot, it will be the activation thats the problem...
anyway its not booting a CD ...

so thats the problem

This is a bootable CD and has not been damaged ?

on your other PC - you could try downloading and creating
www.ultimatebootcd.com

if this boots there are some utilities to test the PC

[blackwid1]

No it hasn't been damaged at all there's no scratches or anything, alright I'll try the ultimate boot.

[etaf]

well if your sure thats bootable
Try the Other CD/DVD machine and set that first

[blackwid1]

ok so I went into advance settings and set my main cd/dvd drive as first priority and my harddrive as my second, and disabled everything else like my other cd/dvd drive and my generic card reader. I made sure that I put the disk in the right drive but it still comes up as Reboot or select proper reboot device, or insert boot media in selected boot device. Also does it matter if all my drives are SATA do I need an IDE disk drive?

[etaf]

interesting, not had experiance here with Sata - but reading this http://forums.techguy.org/hardware/8...oper-boot.html
you may right
Is SATA enabled in BIOS - I have seen a reference to that
Also check all the cables etc are connected OK
perhaps disconnect everything else and make it a minimum system.

[crjdriver]

If it is a sata type dvd drive, some of the older ones do not work correctly if the sata controller mode is set to ahci or raid.

If you have a sata dvd drive, then try setting the controller mode to ide or native ide; save settings and restart.

[blackwid1]

alright so after switching a whole bunch of stuff around I got it to work thanks for all your help. You guys r awesome Thanks again