Vista 32 bit install problem on Dual Boot system

[Guest]

I booted up from the DVD for a clean install and after selecting the primary
partitioned second hard drive to set up Vista on, I get the install sequence
screen and then an error message that says " an error occured while preparing
windows setup to boot into the next stage of setup" . The install then
terminates and eventually returns to the "Install Now" screen.

Repeated attempts yield the same results.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Have you tried alternative methods of installing such as using Virtual Drive
software such as Daemon Tools or NERO Image drive? Have you tried extracting
the contents of the ISO to a folder in an existing install of Windows, and
launch setup from there?

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]

I verified the checksum you had with my download file. I have burnt several
copies of the dvd at 2X speed and get the same installation results.

I have also tried installing Vista from within XP to my second hard drive
and I get further. The windows files load but installation fails with the
same error message at 30% of file expansion.

I have also tried installing from XP safe mode and fail with the same error
message at 27% of file expansion