IE 7 Beta 1 Installation

[Guest]

Hello,

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

When I go through the wizard, I get the error:
Setup was not able to automatically validate your copy of Windows.

Then it opens Microsoft's website and I get the Validation Error:
[0x80080299] Validation Incomplete: Unable to Perform Validation
You have encountered an unknown error. Please contact your local product
support team for further assistance with this issue.

My Windows is actually valid because if I go through Windows validation
myself, I get thank you for using genuine windows straight away.

I also tried on my Genuine Windows laptop and got the same problem.

Can anyone help me install IE7?

Thanks for your help.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

As IE 7 is in Beta anything can happen. Where did the original IE 7.0 beta
download come from?
If you don't have a test machine then it is 'not' wise to run beta software.
There are a lot of things that can, and will, go wrong and you may have to
reinstall your whole system again.
I have IE 7.0 running on two test machines (running xp and vista) and i
haven't had any problem installing it.

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[Guest]

OK, thanks, but has anyone any ideas of how to solve this, I am happy to
install IE7 on my PC.

As IE 7 is in Beta anything can happen. Where did the original IE 7.0 beta
download come from?
If you don't have a test machine then it is 'not' wise to run beta software.
There are a lot of things that can, and will, go wrong and you may have to
reinstall your whole system again.
I have IE 7.0 running on two test machines (running xp and vista) and i
haven't had any problem installing it.

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reliability or content of this post. The Author shall not be liable for any
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of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post..

Hello,

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

When I go through the wizard, I get the error:
Setup was not able to automatically validate your copy of Windows.

Then it opens Microsoft's website and I get the Validation Error:
[0x80080299] Validation Incomplete: Unable to Perform Validation
You have encountered an unknown error. Please contact your local product
support team for further assistance with this issue.

My Windows is actually valid because if I go through Windows validation
myself, I get thank you for using genuine windows straight away.

I also tried on my Genuine Windows laptop and got the same problem.

Can anyone help me install IE7?

Thanks for your help.

 

[D@annyBoy]

I wouldn't install a beta if I have no access to the private ngs

While sipping a glass of wine, I read that Davood wrote in

OK, thanks, but has anyone any ideas of how to solve this, I am happy to
install IE7 on my PC.

As IE 7 is in Beta anything can happen. Where did the original IE 7.0 beta
download come from?
If you don't have a test machine then it is 'not' wise to run beta software.
There are a lot of things that can, and will, go wrong and you may have to
reinstall your whole system again.
I have IE 7.0 running on two test machines (running xp and vista) and i
haven't had any problem installing it.

--
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Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org

The information in this post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this post. The Author shall not be liable for any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post..

Hello,

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

When I go through the wizard, I get the error:
Setup was not able to automatically validate your copy of Windows.

Then it opens Microsoft's website and I get the Validation Error:
[0x80080299] Validation Incomplete: Unable to Perform Validation
You have encountered an unknown error. Please contact your local product
support team for further assistance with this issue.

My Windows is actually valid because if I go through Windows validation
myself, I get thank you for using genuine windows straight away.

I also tried on my Genuine Windows laptop and got the same problem.

Can anyone help me install IE7?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Peter Foldes]

Davood

I am not saying that this is the case with you but there is a few ways to get around Windows Validation when downloading from MS sites. It always say's" thank you for using genuine windows" straight away when done.

Another story if XP is not Validated with a legal Install key. Trying to install this IE7 Beta on a machine with the wrong XP install key will do this. I have seen this issue numerous times posted in a lot of different groups. Especially in the Eastern European and Asian groups.

IE7 Beta does an excellent job on picking up the wrong XP CD key.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Davood, IE 7.0 Beta hasn't gone public yet so i assume you downloaded it
from a site other than the official microsoft beta site (to which you have
no access). The contents of any 'workaround' for problems etc remain private
between developer's, beta testers, MVPs and Microsoft and, as such you are
not likely to get an answer to your question from anyone within the beta
program. Well not without that person risking legal action from Microsoft.

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OK, thanks, but has anyone any ideas of how to solve this, I am happy to
install IE7 on my PC.

As IE 7 is in Beta anything can happen. Where did the original IE 7.0
beta
download come from?
If you don't have a test machine then it is 'not' wise to run beta
software.
There are a lot of things that can, and will, go wrong and you may have
to
reinstall your whole system again.
I have IE 7.0 running on two test machines (running xp and vista) and i
haven't had any problem installing it.

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org

The information in this post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind,
either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this post. The Author shall not be liable for
any
direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use
of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post..

Hello,

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

When I go through the wizard, I get the error:
Setup was not able to automatically validate your copy of Windows.

Then it opens Microsoft's website and I get the Validation Error:
[0x80080299] Validation Incomplete: Unable to Perform Validation
You have encountered an unknown error. Please contact your local
product
support team for further assistance with this issue.

My Windows is actually valid because if I go through Windows validation
myself, I get thank you for using genuine windows straight away.

I also tried on my Genuine Windows laptop and got the same problem.

Can anyone help me install IE7?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Steve N.]

Hello,

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

When I go through the wizard, I get the error:
Setup was not able to automatically validate your copy of Windows.

Then it opens Microsoft's website and I get the Validation Error:
[0x80080299] Validation Incomplete: Unable to Perform Validation
You have encountered an unknown error. Please contact your local product
support team for further assistance with this issue.

My Windows is actually valid because if I go through Windows validation
myself, I get thank you for using genuine windows straight away.

I also tried on my Genuine Windows laptop and got the same problem.

Can anyone help me install IE7?

Thanks for your help.

You're bucking up against two problems:

1. Flawed MS Validation BS where anything can go wrong for no apparent
reason with a valid XP install.

2. Installing a Beta product, a not-ready software where once again
anything can go wrong. Beta is for testing, not production or to be
relied on for daily use.

Steve

 

[kurttrail]

OK, thanks, but has anyone any ideas of how to solve this, I am happy
to install IE7 on my PC.

Ignorance is Bliss!

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[Plato]

I am trying to install IE7 Beta 1 on Win XP Sp2.

Please review what BETA means. Thank you.

 

[Object]

Excuse me, but nearly everyone who responded to Davood's question i
an idiot.

He was asking how to resolve the problem - not a lecture on th
stability of beta software or whether or not you had problems – jus
a solution to his problem

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Object, as IE 7.0 is still in 'private' beta he got the correct answer to
his question. The beta test is 'private' therefore any workaround is also
private. When the beta goes public, then workarounds can be openly
discussed. Until that time the doors are closed.

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direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
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[Plato]

Excuse me, but nearly everyone who responded to Davood's question is
an idiot.

I STONGLY suggest that you IMMEDIATELY learn what BETA means.

 

[kurttrail]

Excuse me, but nearly everyone who responded to Davood's question is
an idiot.

He was asking how to resolve the problem - not a lecture on the
stability of beta software or whether or not you had problems – just
a solution to his problem.

And where did he get the idea that this is an IE 7 Newsgroup, because it
ain't, and it is totally an off-topic subject for this group.

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[Tom Pepper Willett]

Well, what is YOUR resolution for Davood, Troll?

Tom
| Excuse me, but nearly everyone who responded to Davood's question is
| an idiot.
|
| He was asking how to resolve the problem - not a lecture on the
| stability of beta software or whether or not you had problems – just
| a solution to his problem.
|

 

[croutzahn]

I agree with kurttrail. I'm pretty sure that if you want to use a
beta, then you WILL DO IT anyways. Did you people ever stop to think
for a second that maybe some people would want to use a beta. DERP!
Maybe they even have an older system to test it on. Like me for
instance. I am having the same problem as Davood. Can anybody who
knows how to get past validation please help me. Thanks a lot. And I
understand completely what BETA means, so please tell me anyways.
Gosh. How hard can it be. lol

 

[Rock]

I agree with kurttrail. I'm pretty sure that if you want to use a
beta, then you WILL DO IT anyways. Did you people ever stop to think
for a second that maybe some people would want to use a beta. DERP!
Maybe they even have an older system to test it on. Like me for
instance. I am having the same problem as Davood. Can anybody who
knows how to get past validation please help me. Thanks a lot. And I
understand completely what BETA means, so please tell me anyways.
Gosh. How hard can it be. lol

Then become a beta tester and post to the beta newsgroup. There is no
support here for Beta products.

 

[Object]

This discussion is asinine..

First of all, EI 7 is not a private beta - it is available to anyon
who has an MSDN subscription. See below..

But that is beside the point. Searching the web reveals that this is
common problem for many people. This is a public forum available fo
people to get help from the community.

However, it seems that the community here is more concerned wit
enforcing their opinion that beta means that there will be problem
that one must just accept and live with..

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MSDN Subscriber Downloads
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 for Windows XP with SP2

      
Date/Time Posted
2005-10-19 23:35:40 (UTC)
File
en_IE7_B1_4_XPSP2.exe Self-Extracting Executable
File Size
10 MB
SHA-1 Hash
99641108932fb0c013e66cbc7a782647ca06843c
Description
The Beta 1 release signals that Internet Explorer 7 has reached a
important milestone, with a number of key new features an
improvements, and is ready for website and application compatibilit
testing. This release is specifically intended for developers t
confirm that existing applications and websites will work well wit
Internet Explorer 7, and provides an opportunity for developers t
give feedback directly to the development team. There will be furthe
refinement between Beta 1 and the final version
Beta 1 is not intended for broad consumer trial and evaluation but i
does offer a preview of some of the benefits that Internet Explorer
will offer customers including:
Dynamic security protection through a simplified architecture tha
defends against malware, and new dynamic ways to protect agains
personal data theft from fraudulent Web sites (a practice known a
"phishing").
Improved design to make everyday tasks easier and faster, with bette
navigation through tabbed browsing; inline search right from th
toolbar; shrink-to-fit Web page printing; and a streamlined
redesigned user interface (currently in its early stages in Beta 1)

New tools to take you directly to the information you want throug
support for Web feeds (RSS) that includes automatic discovery of we
feeds (RSS) on Web pages, basic Web Feed (RSS) reading capabilities
and basic support for saving Web feeds (RSS) as a new kind o
favorite.
Platform enhancements for developers to improve compatibility an
manageability, including improved support for Cascading Style Sheet
(CSS) as well as transparent PNG support

Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 is available now in two versions:
standalone version for Windows XP Service Pack 2, and an enhance
version that is built into Beta 1 of Microsoft Window
Vista--formerly Windows code-named "Longhorn"--to take advantage o
new features of the Windows Vista platform
For additional information, please se
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/default.mspx
Instructions
This self-extracting compressed file contains the entire produc
contents. Click on the Download link to download the file. Save th
file to a temporary folder (Example: C:\TEMP). After download i
complete, run the file to extract the setup files into a temporar
folder (Example: C:\TEMP\SETUP). When the extraction is completed
the compressed file can be erased to free up space. You can no
install the software by starting the setup program (Example
C:\TEMP\SETUP\SETUP.EXE). Note: the actual setup program name wil
vary

 

[Object]

OK, I have been able to reproduce and resolve the problem. The proble
seems to be with an older version of en_IE7_B1_4_XPSP2.ex

The differences between the versions are very slight. Examining th
Signing Time of the Digital Signature reveals a difference betwee
the versions

Digital Signature Singing Time, Older Versio
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:10:05 A

Digital Signature Singing Time, Newer Versio
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:59:42 P

With the older version, un-installing and attempting to re-instal
results in the following error: Validation Incomplete: Unable t
Perform Validation

However, re-installing the newer version should prove to b
successful. It worked for me

The newer version can be acquired from MSDN Subscriber Downloads

 

[kurttrail]

This discussion is asinine...

First of all, EI 7 is not a private beta - it is available to anyone
who has an MSDN subscription. See below...

Then go to MSDN groups.

But that is beside the point. Searching the web reveals that this is a
common problem for many people. This is a public forum available for
people to get help from the community.

No this is a newsgroup, and it is about Windows XP, not the IE7 Beta,
and it is also not a MSDN group.

However, it seems that the community here is more concerned with
enforcing their opinion that beta means that there will be problems
that one must just accept and live with...

<snip>

What is your question about Windows XP?

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[PA Bear]

MSDN subscribers are being pointed to
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general to discuss problems related to the
IE7 Beta.