Windows 10: Nothing happens when i try to install a web browser in Windows Vista

I know Windows Vista is 17 years old and ended support about 6 years ago but i like to experiment with old technology. I have an old Compaq 6710b running Windows Vista Ultimate SP2. It is a near-fresh install of Vista with only the graphics and network drivers. sound didn't need a driver.When i click on a web browser installer, it does absolutely nothing at all. No popup, no error and no process in task manager. i even tried running it as an administrator but still nothing. I tried the latest version of firefox that was supported on windows vista and the latest version of opera for vista as

:)

 

Clean Install Workaround for Vista

You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:

• Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
• When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
• Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
• When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
• This time enter your product key
• When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
• Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it

Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

Source: DailyTech

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

What web browser?

Yeah, it loads up fine after install it just cannot connect to any web pages, which is a huge shame. Used it as my main browser when I was on vista, its really good.