Hello
I also had multiple failures with install using the DVD I burned, ended up
formating an PATA drive (could not get Via drivers to work for my SATA)
installed XP Pro SP2 on the drive updated it via windows update (did not
install any programs) then copied the Vista Install DVD to a folder on the XP
disk and installed it from XP using the folder copy of the install disk.
went in like a charm,
I was very frustrated as the DVD was checksumed ok and just stopped
installing for some reason.
very cumbersome way to install, BUT the key is it installed and is working
well
my "bi*ch" is that UAC is unweldy and makes my MS Outlook 2007 Beta not able
to use hyperlinks or update from the help menu. I am using administrator
privileges and still cannot get away from the
" The operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this
computer. Pleas contact your system administrator"
WHAT RESTRICTIONS, WOW
Good luck on your installs
Jones
"There's Things I am and Things I'm Not"