Windows 7 wont install on Dell 8300, weird colours Bios or Mobo Issue?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by blazr, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. blazr

    blazr MDL Novice

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    #1 blazr, Feb 25, 2012
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    Hi Forum,

    I've got an old Dell Dimension 8300 which i booted up. It currently has a fresh build of Windows XP SP1 loaded onto the machine, whenever i update the machine to SP2 or SP3 the colours of the screen become messed up, windows seems to boot like something ive never seen before.

    I've updated the GPU, Upgraded the RAM, HDD and Bios and still get the isssue.

    I then tried to install windows vista/7 and when i insert the cd and it takes me to the install screen (after dos) the colours seemed to be all messed up. I know its not a problem with my cabling and my monitor since it works perfectly fine with my other pc.

    Its exactly what this guy on YT has,
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     DEll Dimension 83000 XP SP2 Upgrade Problem 
    youtube[dot]com/watch?v=rynXrEIODlM
    skip to 00:13
    Do you guys think its something to do with my Bios? Im runnning on the A07. I've searched for Bios Mods however the links for them all seem to be dead.

    Thanks for any replies in advance!

    Regards

    Blazr

    Anyone???
     
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    blazr MDL Novice

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    Bump please, does anyone have any idea what i can do?