Problems with Windows Vista Ultimate

Having bought myself a new Dell computer about 6 months ago, I thought I would have a crack at the new version of Windows by Microsoft.

There were so many different version to choose from, but I decided to go for the 'ULTIMATE' new version of Windows. Windows Vista Ultimate!

I also decided to install a new SATA Hard Drive to install this version of Windows on and create a dual boot system.

So far so good.... got a great deal on a 400GB Hard Drive and a VERY good deal buying Windows Vista. I installed the new drive with no problems, and was hoping for a smooth installation of the new OS. (Silly Me)

Because Windows Vista is not completely back compatible with both hardware and software, I ran the compatibility check on my computer to see if there were going to be any problems.... Typically there were some known problems with my current hardware, but the checker suggested that with new updated drivers all should be OK.

So I started the installation, it all seemed like everything would be OK. THEN the computer had to restart to complete the installation. When the computer restarted I was presented with the option of Windows Vista, or earlier version of Windows. I thought again that all was well, and selected WINDOWS VISTA!!!!!!

Then the computer began to load..... then the monitor went black...... then the monitor switched off.

At this point I became a little concerned! NOTHING. I tried to reboot, and the same thing happened again! At this point , I felt sure that there was obviously some hardware conflicts. It seemed logical to me to attempt to boot into safe mode and try and disable as much of the hardware from within Device Manager. The computer did boot into safe mode, but it said that the installation could not be completed in safe mode and the computer would have to reboot!

This was a week ago, and still I have not managed to work out if and how the hell I can get this NEW all singing, all dancing OS simply to finish installing.

I have looked on the NET for some kind of solution, and I have not found one!!!!

THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP!!!

If there is anyone out there that knows anything about this new OS and could give me some idea how the hell to sort this out, it would be MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!

PLEASE HELP!