An error occured while preparing Windows Setup

[Guest]

I am trying to install Windows Vista on a 2.2Ghz Celeron machine, with 512MB
ram, and keep getting an error message after 27% of Expanding Files saying
"An Error Occured While Preparing Windows Setup to Boot Into The Next Stage
Of Setup". I have tried using both a burned DVD, and mounting the image using
Daemon Tools, both come back with that error. I have also tried
re-downloading the ISO, and still no luck. I am using an official ISO from
the Customer Preview Program website, and do have a valid key. I am also
trying to install on a normal 80GB IDE harddrive, so there are no driver
issues. I have ran the Update Advisor, and it has assured me my computer can
run Vista. If anyone knows what I can do to make the install complete fully,
please let me know.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

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.
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[Guest]

Hi,

I have a AMD64 3200 with 5 HD and 8 partitions setup on the machine.
I have the same error message but after everything has been copied and
extracted.
On the final screen, 4 of the 5 items are checked 'green'.

I tried to install with both x86 and 64bit versions with exactly same error
at same point. The x86 DVD I am sure it works as I tried on a standalone PC
and the install went through without problem so the problem is not on the DVD.

I tried to install on a different HD to same results.

I will try to boot on a WinPE to see if I can check the install log.
In the meantime, if anyone as a suggestion ??

Tks and regards