Vista Beta 2 Install Error...

I am attempting to install this version from my MSDN account...

Windows Vista Beta 2 (x86) - DVD (English)

Date/Time Posted
2006-05-23 17:34:24 (UTC)
File
en_windows_vista_beta2_x86_dvd.iso ISO-9660 DVD Image
File Size
3200 MB


The machine I am installing is currently running build 5308 with no
problems. I am trying to install directly off of the DVD. I get to the
point of entering my cd key. After I press next, there is a 30 sec pause
and then an error pops up...

"Setup failed to open the windows image file"

And after that the install just hangs and I have to reboot to do anything
with it again. I am at a loss for what is causing this. I have googled the
error and come up with nothing. I still have to try and use a different DVD
drive to see if that is the issue, but I do not believe it is because the
install gets that far. Any help would be great. Thanks - Bryan

Ahh right ) Simply use Daemon Tools (www.daemon-tools.cc) to mount the
image or you can use the same tool to copy all the files from the image onto
a folder on the desktop - running from here should be OK )

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» This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no
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of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared
that up!

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"Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uuxXj6ngGHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>I am attempting to install this version from my MSDN account...
>
> Windows Vista Beta 2 (x86) - DVD (English)
>
> Date/Time Posted
> 2006-05-23 17:34:24 (UTC)
> File
> en_windows_vista_beta2_x86_dvd.iso ISO-9660 DVD Image
> File Size
> 3200 MB
>
>
> The machine I am installing is currently running build 5308 with no
> problems. I am trying to install directly off of the DVD. I get to the
> point of entering my cd key. After I press next, there is a 30 sec pause
> and then an error pops up...
>
> "Setup failed to open the windows image file"
>
> And after that the install just hangs and I have to reboot to do anything
> with it again. I am at a loss for what is causing this. I have googled
> the error and come up with nothing. I still have to try and use a
> different DVD drive to see if that is the issue, but I do not believe it
> is because the install gets that far. Any help would be great. Thanks -
> Bryan
>

I tried to install Daemon Tools on the Vista Build 5803 but it hangs while
trying to reboot post install. Should I wipe out the existing Vista install
before trying the new build? Should I throw XP on first and then upgrade
through windows? I am also going to install Virtual PC on my main system
and try to install there. I already use D-Tools and have the .ISO on the
same machine. Just to see if my download is good, I cannot imagine that it
is not. Is there a Virtual CD program that works with Vista Build 5803? I
have copied the .ISO there too but have no way to access since D-Tools will
not install. Thanks for your help with this!

"Zack Whittaker" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:ugMP7DogGHA.1320@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

> Ahh right ) Simply use Daemon Tools (www.daemon-tools.cc) to mount the
> image or you can use the same tool to copy all the files from the image
> onto a folder on the desktop - running from here should be OK )
>
> --
> Zack Whittaker
> » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk
> » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org
> » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk
> » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and
> not
> of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared
> that up!
>
> --: Original message follows :--
> "Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uuxXj6ngGHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>
>

This issue might have been fixed in BETA 2, I recommend you install 5384.4
to see if the error has been fixed.
"The error message you received indicates some kind of file copy problem.
This could be attributed to an I/O
error, a bad DVD burn, or bad download of the ISO. If you experience this
problem again, we recommend redownloading the ISO and/or reburning the DVD
at the slowest possible speed. If that does not solve this problem, you
might try virtual DVD software (available on the internet) or copying all
the setup files to a flat share and then running setup from there."

You may as well want to CRC check your downloaded ISO before redownloading
it. If the CRC check indicates a "good" download, try reburning at the
slowest speed possible. If the CRC check indicates a corrupt image,
redownload and then reburn @slowest speed.

Also, attach copy the C:\$windows.~bt\sources\panther\setupact.log file so I
can send it in for you or you can send it in using the Feedback link on your
desktop.
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Andre
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"Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OxVhuHogGHA.4892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>I tried to install Daemon Tools on the Vista Build 5803 but it hangs while
>trying to reboot post install. Should I wipe out the existing Vista
>install before trying the new build? Should I throw XP on first and then
>upgrade through windows? I am also going to install Virtual PC on my main
>system and try to install there. I already use D-Tools and have the .ISO
>on the same machine. Just to see if my download is good, I cannot imagine
>that it is not. Is there a Virtual CD program that works with Vista Build
>5803? I have copied the .ISO there too but have no way to access since
>D-Tools will not install. Thanks for your help with this!
>
> "Zack Whittaker" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:ugMP7DogGHA.1320@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...

>
>

Is there a way to tell exactly which build I have downloaded. It is the
only Vista Beta 2 English x86 that is listed. I just downloaded it 2 or 3
days ago. I am currently installing through Virtual PC and it has gotten
past the point it did before (indicating the .ISO is good?) So it could be
the actual DVD drive on the test PC. I have tried 2 different burned discs
and both came up with the same results. If I am running Vista 5308
currently on the test machine, can I install from a remote location, or
should I just copy over the files and then run the install from Windows
Vista? Can I access the setupact.log if the install never runs in the old
Vista Build? Basically if I try to run the install through build 5308 I
will get a autorun.dll is not valid or cannot be found and it never proceeds
past that point. Never even showing the initial splash screen for the 5381
install (I think that is the version I am running anyway) Thanks for your
help on this!

"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23clTJOogGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> This issue might have been fixed in BETA 2, I recommend you install 5384.4
> to see if the error has been fixed.
> "The error message you received indicates some kind of file copy problem.
> This could be attributed to an I/O
> error, a bad DVD burn, or bad download of the ISO. If you experience this
> problem again, we recommend redownloading the ISO and/or reburning the DVD
> at the slowest possible speed. If that does not solve this problem, you
> might try virtual DVD software (available on the internet) or copying all
> the setup files to a flat share and then running setup from there."
>
> You may as well want to CRC check your downloaded ISO before redownloading
> it. If the CRC check indicates a "good" download, try reburning at the
> slowest speed possible. If the CRC check indicates a corrupt image,
> redownload and then reburn @slowest speed.
>
> Also, attach copy the C:\$windows.~bt\sources\panther\setupact.log file so
> I can send it in for you or you can send it in using the Feedback link on
> your desktop.
> --
> --
> 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
>
>
> "Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OxVhuHogGHA.4892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>
>

There are two ways to detect which build is installed on your system. In
Windows Vista, click Start > All Programs > Run > type in Winver > OK

On the About Windows dialogue, you should see Version 6.0 (5384.xxx.xxxx)
depending whichever build you are using, this is just an example.

If you have a burnt copy of the ISO on a DVD, you can open the disk, right
click the Setup.exe icon > click properties > Version (tab) > under "Other
version informatio" select File Version in the "Item name:" list > Value
information should detail the build information.
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Andre
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"Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:uKT13ZogGHA.3996@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> Is there a way to tell exactly which build I have downloaded. It is the
> only Vista Beta 2 English x86 that is listed. I just downloaded it 2 or 3
> days ago. I am currently installing through Virtual PC and it has gotten
> past the point it did before (indicating the .ISO is good?) So it could
> be the actual DVD drive on the test PC. I have tried 2 different burned
> discs and both came up with the same results. If I am running Vista 5308
> currently on the test machine, can I install from a remote location, or
> should I just copy over the files and then run the install from Windows
> Vista? Can I access the setupact.log if the install never runs in the old
> Vista Build? Basically if I try to run the install through build 5308 I
> will get a autorun.dll is not valid or cannot be found and it never
> proceeds past that point. Never even showing the initial splash screen
> for the 5381 install (I think that is the version I am running anyway)
> Thanks for your help on this!
>
> "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23clTJOogGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>
>

On Sun, 28 May 2006 11:09:54 -0700, Bryan Ahola wrote:

> Should I wipe out the existing Vista install
> before trying the new build? Should I throw XP on first and then upgrade
> through windows? I am also going to install Virtual PC on my main system
> and try to install there.

You can't upgrade the old Vista version with the new. If tried and the
install doesn't fail, it could cause odd complications right off the bat or
down the road a bit. Unless you want to keep the old Vista around for
comparison (multi-boot), I would get rid of it.

Creating a multi-boot system by starting Vista setup from within XP works
well though.

If your goal is to be running a single version of Vista, I would run setup
directly from the DVD. You don't have to install XP first unless you want
to.

Virtual PC is possible (extensions need to be added) but it's not a
scenario that I've tried.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

About checking the CRC of the file ... how are you doing that?

Sorry for the novice question ... I've never had problems with downloads
from MSDN before ... but this release of Vista is giving me fits. I've
downloaded and installed three previous releases and I've been able to do a
clean install direct from DVD on all of them on the same system.

I haven't been able to do that with the beta 2 release ... and now have to
test the download file ...

Thanks for the help.

Phil


"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23clTJOogGHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

> This issue might have been fixed in BETA 2, I recommend you install 5384.4
> to see if the error has been fixed.
> "The error message you received indicates some kind of file copy problem.
> This could be attributed to an I/O
> error, a bad DVD burn, or bad download of the ISO. If you experience this
> problem again, we recommend redownloading the ISO and/or reburning the DVD
> at the slowest possible speed. If that does not solve this problem, you
> might try virtual DVD software (available on the internet) or copying all
> the setup files to a flat share and then running setup from there."
>
> You may as well want to CRC check your downloaded ISO before redownloading
> it. If the CRC check indicates a "good" download, try reburning at the
> slowest speed possible. If the CRC check indicates a corrupt image,
> redownload and then reburn @slowest speed.
>
> Also, attach copy the C:\$windows.~bt\sources\panther\setupact.log file so
> I can send it in for you or you can send it in using the Feedback link on
> your desktop.
> --
> --
> 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
>
>
> "Bryan Ahola" <bryanahola@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OxVhuHogGHA.4892@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>
>

Hi,
I'm also seeing this problem with the x64 version of Beta2.
I'm running the install off a DVD+R, this computer only has windows XP 32bit
installed, so I can't run setup from there.
The ISO appears to have the correct MD5 (E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04)
and I have tried burning the disc on two seperate PCs, at slow burn speeds.
Has anyone yet found a fix to this issue when doing a clean install?

Thanks,

Alastair Porter

"Bryan Ahola" wrote:

> I am attempting to install this version from my MSDN account...
>
> Windows Vista Beta 2 (x86) - DVD (English)
>
> Date/Time Posted
> 2006-05-23 17:34:24 (UTC)
> File
> en_windows_vista_beta2_x86_dvd.iso ISO-9660 DVD Image
> File Size
> 3200 MB
>
>
> The machine I am installing is currently running build 5308 with no
> problems. I am trying to install directly off of the DVD. I get to the
> point of entering my cd key. After I press next, there is a 30 sec pause
> and then an error pops up...
>
> "Setup failed to open the windows image file"
>
> And after that the install just hangs and I have to reboot to do anything
> with it again. I am at a loss for what is causing this. I have googled the
> error and come up with nothing. I still have to try and use a different DVD
> drive to see if that is the issue, but I do not believe it is because the
> install gets that far. Any help would be great. Thanks - Bryan
>
>
>

I got it to burn fine with Nero then attempted installing it from a cold boot
- press any key prompt - I wanted to do a brand new setup but no luck - got a
setup.dll missing or corrupt but if I did the upgrade from within Windows XP
Pro 32bit - works fine...interesting beta re;lease that won't llet you do a
clean install.....

"Alastair Porter" wrote:

> Hi,
> I'm also seeing this problem with the x64 version of Beta2.
> I'm running the install off a DVD+R, this computer only has windows XP 32bit
> installed, so I can't run setup from there.
> The ISO appears to have the correct MD5 (E43502D0A15EADD551119D5639859E04)
> and I have tried burning the disc on two seperate PCs, at slow burn speeds.
> Has anyone yet found a fix to this issue when doing a clean install?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alastair Porter
>
> "Bryan Ahola" wrote:
>