an error occured while preparing windows setup

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.

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
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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.

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 -- open your mind and trust your heart
"mastertr" wrote:

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.