installation error

When installation process attempts to copy setup files to disk this terminates with error code 80004005. Anyone got any ideas please?

Sorry, this a stock answer: try reburning the ISO at a low speed, 2x recommended, also do a CRC check on the ISO to find out its integrity. Nero MD5 Verifier is a recommended choice. If setup still fails, its likely a bad download.
I use the one from Ahead Nero http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html
Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you downloaded:
x86 - File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x67E089E0 - MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773 x64 - File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x48697711 - MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04
Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are safe. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"dave_a_evans" wrote in message

When installation process attempts to copy setup files to disk this terminates with error code 80004005. Anyone got any ideas please?

Thanks for this. I originally burnt the ISO @ 2x speed - think I'll try and download again or else order the DVD !!
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Sorry, this a stock answer: try reburning the ISO at a low speed, 2x recommended, also do a CRC check on the ISO to find out its integrity. Nero MD5 Verifier is a recommended choice. If setup still fails, its likely a bad download.
I use the one from Ahead Nero http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html
Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you downloaded:
x86 - File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x67E089E0 - MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773 x64 - File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x48697711 - MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04
Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are safe. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"dave_a_evans" wrote in message When installation process attempts to copy setup files to disk this terminates with error code 80004005. Anyone got any ideas please?

yea i had this same problem. download went smooth then the checksum went bad T_T so now i'm redownloading again.
"dave_a_evans" wrote:

Thanks for this. I originally burnt the ISO @ 2x speed - think I'll try and download again or else order the DVD !!
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Sorry, this a stock answer: try reburning the ISO at a low speed, 2x recommended, also do a CRC check on the ISO to find out its integrity. Nero MD5 Verifier is a recommended choice. If setup still fails, its likely a bad download.
I use the one from Ahead Nero http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html
Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you downloaded:
x86 - File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x67E089E0 - MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773 x64 - File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x48697711 - MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04
Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are safe. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"dave_a_evans" wrote in message When installation process attempts to copy setup files to disk this terminates with error code 80004005. Anyone got any ideas please?

Hi, I had the same problem the best way to do it is by using Alcohool 120% to mount the image and install from there. I only had this problem with the 32Bit version not the 64Bit. I downloaded 3 times and I always had the same install eror. then I tried that and it worked fine. I heard that you can put the install files on your drive and install from there but I haven"t tried it.
"Wakaru" wrote:

yea i had this same problem. download went smooth then the checksum went bad T_T so now i'm redownloading again.
"dave_a_evans" wrote:
Thanks for this. I originally burnt the ISO @ 2x speed - think I'll try and download again or else order the DVD !!
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Sorry, this a stock answer: try reburning the ISO at a low speed, 2x recommended, also do a CRC check on the ISO to find out its integrity. Nero MD5 Verifier is a recommended choice. If setup still fails, its likely a bad download.
I use the one from Ahead Nero http://ww2.nero.com/nero6/eng/Nero_MD5_Verifier.html
Here are the MD5/CRC values for x86 or x64 depending on which every ISO you downloaded:
x86 - File Size = 3.12 GB (3,355,598,848 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x67E089E0 - MD5 Value = 0E733AB1A8E8FF9A8684FD3639332773 x64 - File Size = 4.01 GB (4,309,368,832 bytes) - CRC Value = 0x48697711 - MD5 Value = E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04
Paste the MD5 Checksum for either x64 or x86 depending on which one you want check in Step 1, Step 2 - Browse to where you stored the ISO on your drive and open it and it will automatically start the varification process and generate the has in the third field, if it matches Step 1, then you are safe. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"dave_a_evans" wrote in message When installation process attempts to copy setup files to disk this terminates with error code 80004005. Anyone got any ideas please?

When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message

When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel --> Systems --> Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change -->
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel --> Systems --> Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change -->
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel --> Systems --> Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change -->
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Are you upgrading your existing installation or installing to a new partition? Have you tried alternative methods to installing such as creating a partition for Vista, boot from the disk and install it to that logical partition? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message

Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel -- Systems -- Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change --
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

Not sure. I inserted the DVD while WinXP is running then ran the DVD, I am guessing that is the upgrade you mention. I'm not sure I know how to create a partittion then boot from that? Are there some simple step to accomplish this. I'm using a spare computer so if things go wrong it's not a big deal. I appreciate your help.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Are you upgrading your existing installation or installing to a new partition? Have you tried alternative methods to installing such as creating a partition for Vista, boot from the disk and install it to that logical partition? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel -- Systems -- Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change --
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

You need to have a partitioning program such as Symantec Partition Magic 8 to create a logical disk space from your existing hard disk which would be the 40 GB drive. You can also use your XP CD, boot from it and use the text based setup to create a logical partition in the existing space and after which you exit setup, go back into XP, launch Vista setup, when the custom option is made available, you click and select the partition you dedicated for Vista.
Note that the minimum disk space required for Vista is 11.3 GBs. So make sure give Vista enough space. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message

Not sure. I inserted the DVD while WinXP is running then ran the DVD, I am guessing that is the upgrade you mention. I'm not sure I know how to create a partittion then boot from that? Are there some simple step to accomplish this. I'm using a spare computer so if things go wrong it's not a big deal. I appreciate your help.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Are you upgrading your existing installation or installing to a new partition? Have you tried alternative methods to installing such as creating a partition for Vista, boot from the disk and install it to that logical partition? -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message Thank you Andre Da Costa. I did increase my virtual memory size but that doesn't seem to resolve the issue? I went to Control Panel -- Systems -- Advanced tab --> Performance Settings --> Advanced Tab --> Virtual Memory Change --
Then i changed the initial size to 3000 (MB), and the Max to 4096 (MB), then rebooted.
Did I change the correct setting. My computer shows 40gig available on the C: drive?
Thanks.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Make sure you enough free space on C: which requires a minimum of 500 MBs I believe to store temporary files. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"RMcCabe" wrote in message When I try to install Vista Beta from WinXP Home, I get the following error: 'Temporary setup files could not be copied to the C: drive. Setup cannot continue."
Any suggestion or guidance?

I have tried install 3 times and got the same result twice on upgrade and once one clean install. When setup was copying files to drive it reached 10% and stoped with the error code: 80070017. Has anyone seen this. Any suggestions?
The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-7n400 Pro2 Rev.2. 6 harddrives (4 on ide raid controler, 2 on primary ide). Video card is gforce fx5200 128meg. Lan and audio are onboard.

Tegod73:
I had a very similar problem without any resolution.
I'm running an ABIT NF7 Nforce-2 w/ 8x AGP, AMD XP-2500+ and 256 MB DDR PC3200. I have attempted 3 installs also and each time it copies all of the windows files and then goes to the next stage and just hangs at 0%. No error codes but no additional progress either. A look at Task Manager shows that I have three iterations of setup running and only one of them is active. The active setup.exe, however, is using 95 to 99% of the CPU. At this point there is no hard drive activity or DVD activity. I've tried stopping all background programs including virus software with the same result.
Given the problems with installation I'm hesitant to pursue this any further. I don't want to put this beta into use and have other issues start popping up.
Randy
"tegod73" wrote:

I have tried install 3 times and got the same result twice on upgrade and once one clean install. When setup was copying files to drive it reached 10% and stoped with the error code: 80070017. Has anyone seen this. Any suggestions?
The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-7n400 Pro2 Rev.2. 6 harddrives (4 on ide raid controler, 2 on primary ide). Video card is gforce fx5200 128meg. Lan and audio are onboard.

I have the same problem Error 80070017 on installation. Any ideas. I goes to 12% before I get the error.
"tegod73" wrote:

I have tried install 3 times and got the same result twice on upgrade and once one clean install. When setup was copying files to drive it reached 10% and stoped with the error code: 80070017. Has anyone seen this. Any suggestions?
The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-7n400 Pro2 Rev.2. 6 harddrives (4 on ide raid controler, 2 on primary ide). Video card is gforce fx5200 128meg. Lan and audio are onboard.

Try This: Burn the ISO Image in 1X or 2X of Speed / Change the DVD+ To DVD- / If don't works try to download a new Image, Goodlook
"tegod73" wrote:

I have tried install 3 times and got the same result twice on upgrade and once one clean install. When setup was copying files to drive it reached 10% and stoped with the error code: 80070017. Has anyone seen this. Any suggestions?
The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-7n400 Pro2 Rev.2. 6 harddrives (4 on ide raid controler, 2 on primary ide). Video card is gforce fx5200 128meg. Lan and audio are onboard.

I get as far as 20 percent on Installing Windows files and up pops ans error box rhat says error loading Windows File Error Code 80070017. Amybody know what this Means ?

disable dma on hdd you are installing it on.
"Fou" wrote:

I get as far as 20 percent on Installing Windows files and up pops ans error box rhat says error loading Windows File Error Code 80070017. Amybody know what this Means ?

I Windows File Error Code 80070017. Amybody know what this Means ?

It seems to mean disk error. That said, it appears to be related only to Vista install - for example, I've got two DVDs, different brands burned on different systems that generate 80070017 but verify on every OS, even Vista (once installed). Running additional tests, It almost looks like Vista install turns Error Correction off, and an 80070017 is generated by a single C2 error. Your best bet is to reburn on a different drive, PC and/or brand of media, and/or slow the burning (e.g., 2x) and/or install-time reading down (e.g., PIO mode). C2 errors are caused by dirt, scratches, media defects, and even sometimes by "burn-proof" schemes. They're generally not random, so simply retrying without changing anything probably won't work. (They're generally not fatal either, which is why Vista itself, once installed, considers them fine.)

Hi,
I have tried to install Vista Beta 2 (x86) on my desktop several times. Unfortunately none of them successful.
I get error message "An error occurred while preparing Windows Setup to boot into the next stage of setup". The error occurs at the last step "Installing Updates".
When restarting the PC following error message can be seen:
Windows Boot Manager Windows did not start correctly..... .. .. truncated .. File: \Wndows\system32\config\system Status: 0xc000000f Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing, or corrupt.
Any clues what to do?
Thanks!!

When running Startup Repair I get following error message.
Boot Manager is missing. Repair action: File Repair Result: Failed. Error code 0x3
BTW! I am installing on a SATA drive.
"pelleindc" wrote:

Hi,
I have tried to install Vista Beta 2 (x86) on my desktop several times. Unfortunately none of them successful.
I get error message "An error occurred while preparing Windows Setup to boot into the next stage of setup". The error occurs at the last step "Installing Updates".
When restarting the PC following error message can be seen:
Windows Boot Manager Windows did not start correctly..... . . truncated . File: \Wndows\system32\config\system Status: 0xc000000f Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing, or corrupt.
Any clues what to do?
Thanks!!

I have the same problem. It fails to reboot after the installing updates step. It seems that this is caused by partitioning the hard disc. I have WinXp installed on the same hdd as the one where i tried to install Vista on. Another user of this "forum" wrote that when he cleared any other partition, the installation succeed without problems. Another fact which could maybe cause this error is that you may tried to install Vista on a hdd which actually is not the main/primary hdd (this if you have some other hdds connected). Sorry, i'm trying to find a way, but i didn't yet. Greets
"pelleindc" wrote:

Hi,
I have tried to install Vista Beta 2 (x86) on my desktop several times. Unfortunately none of them successful.
I get error message "An error occurred while preparing Windows Setup to boot into the next stage of setup". The error occurs at the last step "Installing Updates".
When restarting the PC following error message can be seen:
Windows Boot Manager Windows did not start correctly..... . . truncated . File: \Wndows\system32\config\system Status: 0xc000000f Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing, or corrupt.
Any clues what to do?
Thanks!!

I actually don't know how you can fix Vista installation (I have the same problem), but I know how you maybe can fix the "Boot Manager is missing" thing. Try reading this: http://www.tinyempire.com/notes/ntldrismissing.htm. Sorry can't help more, i do have the same problem :S
"pelleindc" wrote:

When running Startup Repair I get following error message.
Boot Manager is missing. Repair action: File Repair Result: Failed. Error code 0x3
BTW! I am installing on a SATA drive.
"pelleindc" wrote:
Hi,
I have tried to install Vista Beta 2 (x86) on my desktop several times. Unfortunately none of them successful.
I get error message "An error occurred while preparing Windows Setup to boot into the next stage of setup". The error occurs at the last step "Installing Updates".
When restarting the PC following error message can be seen:
Windows Boot Manager Windows did not start correctly..... . . truncated . File: \Wndows\system32\config\system Status: 0xc000000f Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing, or corrupt.
Any clues what to do?
Thanks!!

Thanks for the reply.
I have tried many different HDD's by now. Tried reformatting the complete drive. No luck! All fail but with different error messages.
What I have done is basically disconnect everyhting except one HDD and the DVD drive.
Running out of options here.
Read in another post that the install does not work on SATA drives (which I have). That sounds exceptionally strange but worth a try.
By reading through the posts I also realized that a lot of users have install problems! Maybe this Beta was released to early?
"ulyxes" wrote:

I have the same problem. It fails to reboot after the installing updates step. It seems that this is caused by partitioning the hard disc. I have WinXp installed on the same hdd as the one where i tried to install Vista on. Another user of this "forum" wrote that when he cleared any other partition, the installation succeed without problems. Another fact which could maybe cause this error is that you may tried to install Vista on a hdd which actually is not the main/primary hdd (this if you have some other hdds connected). Sorry, i'm trying to find a way, but i didn't yet. Greets
"pelleindc" wrote:
Hi,
I have tried to install Vista Beta 2 (x86) on my desktop several times. Unfortunately none of them successful.
I get error message "An error occurred while preparing Windows Setup to boot into the next stage of setup". The error occurs at the last step "Installing Updates".
When restarting the PC following error message can be seen:
Windows Boot Manager Windows did not start correctly..... . . truncated . File: \Wndows\system32\config\system Status: 0xc000000f Info: Windows failed to load because the system registry file is missing, or corrupt.
Any clues what to do?
Thanks!!

The instalation crashes when i insert the product key!!! i don't know why!

Hello Dark Basic. We need a little more information to determine why this has happened. So if you could reply to your post answering these questions, I could gladly tell you whats probably going wrong! Ok, here they are:
1. Has your DVD driver shown any bugs or acted faulty in the past?
2. Have any error messages popped-up? What are they?
3. Have mulitple error messages popped up very excessively?
4. Has the program autorunned itself, or did you open the setup.exe manually?
5. What is your RAM size?
The most probably thing, at this point, that I can come up with is that, if you don't have enought RAM (Check your 'My Computer' properties for at least 512 MB) then any error message can pop up at any time, usually multiple ones. Also, the errors might include it spontaniously closing and asking for an error report, or saying that there is a faulty volume of the disk and to insert another. Another possibility is that your drive is faulty and drops its semi-stable ability to read the disk properly, which could happen for no appearant reason.
Take notice!, It will never be the installation CD's fault. It will usually be on your part, sorry.
Troubleshooting for not-enough-RAM is very easy. Just by one at the store! Of course, youll need to detect the ram that you have, the type, the size you need (enough to get you over 512 MB), and you can do this all by going on your computer creators website (example would be emachines). However, this does involve going inside the computer! But dont think its a hassle, everyone does it! It will also boost the speed of your computer by a mile!, depending on what size you buy. Stick it in the appropriate slot, make sure the computer is off and unplugged, ground yourself, and then there you go! I strongly reccomend an internet article to refer to, something of off EHow.com or something! Troubleshooting for drivers is where your in deep water! You may have to take it to a shop, or install a new driver. But this depends!! Don't go buying drivers willy-nilly on us! Its to costly to do. Make sure of it first, by filling out that above questionare I gave you!!! :D You can also call the Vista help center at Microsoft, (1-800-MICROSOFT), they just opened up 2 weeks ago.
So fill it out ASAP and Ill let you know!
From, Dylan

My machine is a Pentium 4 2.53Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 256Mb Video, Sound Blaster MP3+ USB, Motherboard ASUS P4S800D-X, DVD 16X and i have installed Windows XP spanish version SP2. I've downloaded the ".iso" from microsoft and i burned it. When i tried to run the "setup.exe" it says "La aplicacion o DLL x:\Sources\WDSCORE.dll no es una imagen valida de Windows. Compruebe esto contra su diquete de instalacion." and then "The file 'autorun.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue. Error code is [0xC1]". When i boot from the dvd the installation crashes after i wrote the product key.

Hola, DarkBasic
Yes, I do belive that your computer probably needs more RAM. The error messages and consistency you have is definatly symptoms of this! However, you have the correct amount of RAM, you say. Well here's the thing! Your graphics driver is probably taking up some of that RAM and you probably have less than 512. Dont check any non-virtual source from your computer. Don't check any information booklets that came with your PC! Go to Start, then RIGHT click on My Computer and click Properties, then look for the word RAM in the window and check the 3 letters that come before the word RAM. If its below 512 thats the problem! And the solution I already gave you! If you have already done that, or it says 512, then you probably have a DVD reading error. Consult your computers manufacturer, or the company that the driver is from.

Thank you. I have a Geforce 6200 and 512 of RAM "Dual Channel". The memory and the graphic card aren't the problem.
"DylanG" wrote:

Hola, DarkBasic
Yes, I do belive that your computer probably needs more RAM. The error messages and consistency you have is definatly symptoms of this! However, you have the correct amount of RAM, you say. Well here's the thing! Your graphics driver is probably taking up some of that RAM and you probably have less than 512. Dont check any non-virtual source from your computer. Don't check any information booklets that came with your PC! Go to Start, then RIGHT click on My Computer and click Properties, then look for the word RAM in the window and check the 3 letters that come before the word RAM. If its below 512 thats the problem! And the solution I already gave you! If you have already done that, or it says 512, then you probably have a DVD reading error. Consult your computers manufacturer, or the company that the driver is from.

have tried to install Vista Beta 2 this morning and twice I have received this error message.
AN ERROR OCCURRED WHILE PREPARING WINDOWS SETUP TO BOOT INTO THE NEXT STAGE OF SETUP
The installation then cancelled.
I have no idea why this is happening, as it completes,
Copying windows files. Expanding files. Installing features And appears to complete installing updates, then the error message.
The installation is on a fresh 400GB hard drive with the hardware that is listed below.
Can anyone shed any light as to why this is happening? I hope this is just a glitch with Beta 2 and will not be the same for RC1/2 or even RTM or I am going to be in big trouble.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Windows XP Professional with SP2 Asus A8N-SLI PREMIUM Motherboard Hiper HPU-4B580 Type R 580W Modular ATX2.2 PSU Blue AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2GB Corsair Pro LED DDR PC3500LL RAM. Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 10 16MB Cache 300GB SATA Hard Drive. Connect3D Radeon X1900XT-X 512MB Graphics Card. Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Music Soundcard. LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B. LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B. Labtec Audio F/X Theatre Speaker System ATX-5820. Ambit Cable Modem. Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard. AOC 19' TFT Monitor LM919

At what point of the installation process are you loading the driver for your SATA hard drive? You don't specifically mention it in your description.
-- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"Bomber" wrote in message

have tried to install Vista Beta 2 this morning and twice I have received this error message.
AN ERROR OCCURRED WHILE PREPARING WINDOWS SETUP TO BOOT INTO THE NEXT STAGE OF SETUP
The installation then cancelled.
I have no idea why this is happening, as it completes,
Copying windows files. Expanding files. Installing features And appears to complete installing updates, then the error message.
The installation is on a fresh 400GB hard drive with the hardware that is listed below.
Can anyone shed any light as to why this is happening? I hope this is just a glitch with Beta 2 and will not be the same for RC1/2 or even RTM or I am going to be in big trouble.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Windows XP Professional with SP2 Asus A8N-SLI PREMIUM Motherboard Hiper HPU-4B580 Type R 580W Modular ATX2.2 PSU Blue AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 2GB Corsair Pro LED DDR PC3500LL RAM. Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 10 16MB Cache 300GB SATA Hard Drive. Connect3D Radeon X1900XT-X 512MB Graphics Card. Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Music Soundcard. LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B. LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4163B. Labtec Audio F/X Theatre Speaker System ATX-5820. Ambit Cable Modem. Microsoft Natural MultiMedia Keyboard. AOC 19' TFT Monitor LM919

I tried to install Vista more than 6 times on my computer (Motherboard: Asus P4S800, Intel P4 2,67 GHz, 512 MB 333 MHz DDR + 512 MB 400 MHz DDR, DVD writer, reader, GeForce Fx5200 128 MB). Every time I got the same problem (I tried also two DVDs downloaded two times). After the installation is ready I start the Vista and I get a black screen with some small colorful strips at the bottom. I can start Vista in Safe Mode every time, and if I choose Last Know Good Configuration it will start also in normal mode, but only once. So, if I want to start Vista I have to choose this option and I cannot do anything with the oparation system, because next time it won't work again and if I choose Last Know Good Configuration it will go back to the clean version. Can somebody help me? Is this maybe a VGA erro and I need to install/uninstall a driver?

I too am getting the same kind of error
When i do the upgrade, the system boots for the second time during the "Completing Upgrade" step and i get that same bar, using a similar based card( mine is a XFX card with 128mb on a Geforce FX 5200). It reboots for the third time, reports an error, and then rollsback to XP SP2. If doing a clean install, the system just hangs and i need to format and restart... sounds like the FX 5200 may not be as stable with Vista as Nvidia beleives...
"Xoranus" wrote:

I tried to install Vista more than 6 times on my computer (Motherboard: Asus P4S800, Intel P4 2,67 GHz, 512 MB 333 MHz DDR + 512 MB 400 MHz DDR, DVD writer, reader, GeForce Fx5200 128 MB). Every time I got the same problem (I tried also two DVDs downloaded two times). After the installation is ready I start the Vista and I get a black screen with some small colorful strips at the bottom. I can start Vista in Safe Mode every time, and if I choose Last Know Good Configuration it will start also in normal mode, but only once. So, if I want to start Vista I have to choose this option and I cannot do anything with the oparation system, because next time it won't work again and if I choose Last Know Good Configuration it will go back to the clean version. Can somebody help me? Is this maybe a VGA erro and I need to install/uninstall a driver?

Definitely a graphics card issue. Have you looked on the manufacturers homepage for a possible update. I am using an ATI 9600 pro, a reasonably priced card. The ATI Vista updates are working perfectly up to release 5456. Try safe mode again and lower some of your requiremnts in the personalisation. (No Aero, 16 bit, 800x600 etc) -- Dave C.