Thanks for the update.
-Michael
"Arnie" <Arnie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news
7A749A3-6037-439D-A33F-DFD4B78892C5@microsoft.com...
> Just wanted to update this for the record. I went through the same process
> with a retail copy of Vista and hit the same roadblock as above when going
> through the Upgrade route. However, after checking again on the Maxtor site,
> I decided to do a "Custom" or clean installation and I am proud to say that I
> am writing this on my computer with Vista running! I used the file transfer
> wizard to transfer my files and settings to an external hard drive and that
> gave me the peace of mind to do the clean install...(the Custom path involves
> formatting the hard drive)
>
> Here's the key thing I found on the Maxtor website:
> "Question / Symptom
> I am looking for new or updated software drivers for my hard drive. Where
> can I locate these drivers? Does Maxtor supply these drivers for my hard disk
> drive?
>
> Answer
> Maxtor does not supply software drivers for SATA, ATA or SCSI hard drives.
> Hard drives do not require specific device drivers. However, separate
> software drivers are normally required for third party PCI cards or for a
> motherboard’s embedded hard disk interface. These are the components that
> manage the transfer of information between the operating system and the hard
> drive. If you are trying to obtain updated controller or motherboard device
> drivers, you will need to contact the respective motherboard, system, or
> controller manufacturer.
>
> Note: The CD-ROM and/or the floppy diskette that is included with the Maxtor
> retail kit does not contain disk drivers. However, the MaxBlast (II, 3 or 4)
> CD-ROM does contain drivers for the Maxtor's PCI adapter cards.
>
> To obtain replacement or updated drivers for the Maxtor (Promise) ATA PCI
> card please visit the Product Support Download Page.
>
> For information on where to obtain Ultra ATA or UDMA drivers for your system
> or motherboard please Click Here.
>
> If you would like to download an updated version of either the MaxBlast or
> PowerMax utility please visit the Product Support Download Page."
>
>
>
> "Peter" wrote:
>
>> Did you find a solution for the Maxtor driver? I have the same problem upgrading Business
>> edition of Vista. No info from Dell, no info from Maxtor.
>>
>> EggHeadCafe.com - .NET Developer Portal of Choice
>> http://www.eggheadcafe.com
>>