Even with a fresh clean install, there is the option on the installer to get
updates before proceeding with the Vista install. This has nothing to do
with upgrading from a previous version of Vista.
--
Jane, not plain
64 bit enabled
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation :-)
"xincer" <xincer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:86160518-B056-4A39-96DF-6287AC7A4C4C@microsoft.com...
> 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!
>>