Dick

Thanks Don for the feedback I can really use the help!

The first question you asked was,

I think that is a wise choice, but did you repartition and/or format the
Disks, and if so, how did you do it?

No I did not format or repartition the disk. The disk is already partition
with a C: being about 490 GB of Storage & D: being 10 GB with HP Recovery
information.

Second Question:

This might be a candidate for your driver problem. What SATA controller
does your motherboard have, and have you checked to see if there are
Vista-compatible drivers for it?

I’m using Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v6.0.0.1022 ICH8R this is
what is display on the screen is when I boot up. This is the version I see
when I go to the device manager for SCSI and Raid Controller (Driver Version
6.0.1.1002)

I did find another driver version 6.2.1. 1002 which I think is the correct
one; I’m just not sure if this is the correct driver or what ICH8R means? I
will install this driver later today I can always roll it back as long as I
can access the hard drive.

Third Question:

As an aside: are you aware of all the implications of running RAID 0?

I have been told that RAID 0 will give me better performance and speed but
no redundancy of data. I am under the impression that the Intel Matrix
storage manager can do a RAID 5 which I might want to do down the road.

Fourth Question:

You will want to disconnect/unplug/disable any devices you don't
absolutely need during the install, and reconnect them one by one
only after Vista is up and running. Drivers for gadgets are still
a source of problem during Vista installs.

I did disconnect all devices from the computer all I have attached is the;

Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard and speakers.

Don, thanks again for your feedback, I will let you know how I made out later.
Dick




"Don" wrote:

> Dick wrote:
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I purchased a new HP Computer at Christmas time, which entitles me to a free
> > Vista Home Premium Express Upgrade. Once I started the upgrade process. I
> > choose to do a Clean Install instead of an Upgrade Install.
>
> I think that is a wise choice, but did you repartition and/or format the
> disks, and if so, how did you do it?
>
> > During the Clean Install everything was fine until the program was expanding
> > files. Once it was at 27% the following error message came up.
> > Windows could not prepare the computer to Boot into the next phase of
> > installation....
>
> I'd guess this is probably a driver problem
>
> >
> > I also used the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor which told me to remove my
> > Norton Internet Security 2007, which I did remove, this program.
> >
> > I also used the HP Upgrade Assistant which said I needed to remove my
> > printer driver, which I did....
>
> Removing drivers from your XP partition won't make any difference if you
> are doing a clean install to a separate partition.
>
> > I have the following equipment;
> >
> > Intel Core 2 Duo Proc. E6600 2.4 GHz
> > Windows XP Media Center
> > 2 GB DDR2-667MHZ Dram (2x1024) Vista Capable
> > 500GB RAIDO (2X250GB SATA HDDS)
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> This might be a candidate for your driver problem. What SATA controller
> does your motherboard have, and have you checked to see if there are
> Vista-compatible drivers for it?
>
> As an aside: are you aware of all the implications of running RAID 0?
>
> > Light scribe 16X DVD+/-R/RW SuperMultidrive
> > 15-IN-1 MEMORYCARDREADER 3USB 1394, VIDEO
> > Single NTSC TV Tuner W/PVR&FM Tuner Remote
> > 256MB NVIDA GEFORCE 7600GT, HD, 2 DVI
> > SoundBlaster AUDIGYX-FL, 24Bib XTREMEFID
>
> You will want to disconnect/unplug/disable any devices you don't
> absolutely need during the install, and reconnect them one by one
> only after Vista is up and running. Drivers for gadgets are still
> a source of problem during Vista installs.
>
>