The computer does have a network connection, but I am dealing with a fresh
install, not updating from a previous Vista beta.
"Jane C" wrote:
> Did you allow Vista to go online and get updates before installation? Does
> this happen if you elect NOT to get updates first?
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 
64 bit enabled 
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation :-)
> "xincer" <xincer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:91CF2F5C-0375-46AF-A3F5-45B590BB4343@microsoft.com...
> >I have seen many people having problems with this same error code during
> > installation, I have posted in another person's post for help and nothing
> > yet. So, let me try posting and see if this gets me anywhere. Here is
> > the
> > problem:
> >
> > During installation of RC1 32-bit version, I get an error message saying
> > "Windows cannot install required files. Make sure all files required for
> > installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code:
> > 0x800706F8"
> >
> > Here's what I have for a computer:
> > Pentium 4 2 gig Compaq Evo
> > 768 MB ram
> > Western Digital 20GB hard drive
> > Seagate 60GB hard drive
> >
> > Here is what I have tried:
> > Downloaded the software, varified it with HashCalc and NeroMD5Verifier,
> > both
> > say that the download is good
> > Burned three discs all at 2x speed, which is the slowest my drive will go,
> > using Nero
> > Burned two discs, also at 2x speed, with Ulead Movie Factory because it's
> > the only other software I have that will burn an image
> > Downloaded a Western Digital utility to test the WD hard drive, it tells
> > me
> > that it is fine, no errors
> > Did a full erase of the drive with the WD utility
> > I have tried loading Vista using the registration key during the install
> > and
> > I have tried without providing a registration key
> >
> > Does anyone else have any suggestions? The only other thing I can think
> > of
> > is a bad DVD drive, but I really don't think that is it and I don't have
> > another one readily availible.
> >
> > Is it possible to copy the disc to the hard drive and do an install from
> > there? Would that benefit me at all? if so, I would love for someone to
> > tell me how to get that done, because it's been too long since Windows 98
> > and
> > I can't remember how to do that.
> >
> > Any and all help is very welcome!
>