Cannot Install Microsoft Windows Vista!!!

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I download the x64 trial version of Windows Vista, I burned the file to a DVD
but I can't find a program to open the Mirosoft Windows Vista setup so that I
can install it on my computer. How do I open the ISO file?

Thanks,
Terry
 
I tried the program but it didn't work and it said it couldn't support
DVD format file. I have Nero and Sonic will those work? How do you open the
Microsoft Windows Vista Wizard to instal on my computer after I have made a
image disk?

Thanks,
Terry
 
I tried the program you recommended but it said that the file was in a DVD
format and this version did not support it. I have sonic and nero will those
programs work? How do you open the Microsoft Windows Vista Installation
Wizard so that I can install it on my computer after I have made a image to
disk?

Thanks,
Terry
 
Most likely what you did was burn a "Data DVD." All that did was make a copy
of the file you downloaded, which is great if you wanted a backup or a
coaster. What you need to do is open Nero SmartStart, go to the top dropdown
window and select DVD, then go to "Copy and Backup" (second from the right)
and then select "Burn Image To Disc."
 
You will simply boot with it.

Terry said:
I tried the program but it didn't work and it said it couldn't support
DVD format file. I have Nero and Sonic will those work? How do you open
the
Microsoft Windows Vista Wizard to instal on my computer after I have made
a
image disk?

Thanks,
Terry
Click to expand...
 
Mark D. VandenBerg said:
Most likely what you did was burn a "Data DVD." All that did was make a
copy
of the file you downloaded, which is great if you wanted a backup or a
coaster. What you need to do is open Nero SmartStart, go to the top
dropdown
window and select DVD, then go to "Copy and Backup" (second from the
right)
and then select "Burn Image To Disc."
Click to expand...

I'm thinking if a person has this much trouble making a DVD out of an .iso.
They shouldn't be messing with beta test operating systems.
 
I created an image disk of Microsoft Windows Vista and now the one big file
is split up into little files. I clicked setup.exe but it said "E:|setup.exe
is not a valid Win32 application". What should I do to open the setup?

Thanks,
Terry
 
Vista Beta 2 is a 64-bit operating system. You cannot install it from inside
XP x86, a 32-bit operating system.

Before you go any further, please keep in mind that Vista Beta is not stable
and should not be installed on a computer that you intend to actually use.
For somebody who is as unfamiliar with basic things like .iso files, you may
be overwhelmed by the upcoming situations if you intend to actually use this
beta as your primary source computer. Beta releases primarily are for people
to test the software and find the problems, because it does have many
problems. Some people find this fun and challenging. You may or may not.

Because this is a 64-bit operating system, it is likely that most of your
peripherals (mouse, modem, ethernet, printer, etc...) may not work correctly.
Also, many older software programs that were written with 16-bit
installation sequences will not work. Ever.

If you still want to install this operating system, I stongly urge you to
purchase a program from Norton (Symantec) called PartitionMagic 8.0. This
will help you to create a partition (virtual) hard-drive. Make this new one
at least 25 GB. If you do not install to a new partition you will lose your
current operating system and any files too. And you will never get them
back. Ever.

Then pop in the DVD you just made and turn the computer off, and then on
again. The installer will ask you where it should install and you then tell
it to install on your new partition.

Search around on the forum and read a few horror stories, and also some more
indepth instructions for creating a partition and installing a new operating
system to a new partition. This is commonly called a dual-boot system
(although there are some pirates out there with duel-boot systems... sorry,
ninja joke), because when you try to actual use Vista and nothing works and
then your screen locks up, you can still boot into your other OS and
everything will be good again.

SERENITY NOW!

Mark
 
Ah, the guy is at least capable of reading instructions and following them,
unlike the majority. Give him a break and let him learn the way we did. I
reformatted the same computer nine times in one day with Win 95 Beta 1.
 
Vista beta 2 is in both 32 and 64 bit editions. Setup for x86 can be
launched from a 32 bit XP desktop. Setup for x64 or x86 can be launched
from 64 bit XP desktop. That's how I installed both editions of Vista on my
XP Pro x64 machine.
 
Colin, I love you like a brother, but if you actually read this guy's myriad
of posts, he has downloaded x64 B2.
 
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