You appear to have downloaded the x64 version of Vista. The only way to
install x64 Vista is to boot from the DVD. If you don't have a 64bit cpu,
you will need the 32bit Vista (x86).
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Jane, not plain

64bit enabled

Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation

"TimSoule" <TimSoule@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E340DE84-F6B1-4AF0-AB7D-447D86CE5795@microsoft.com...
>I downloaded Vista Beta2 and burned the filed to the DVD..
>
> when I try to install vista beta2....I get that the setup prog is not a
> valid win32 app?
>
> What did I do wrong?