Jane, thanks for the input, but if I am saying that I am doing a fresh
install and that I don't see how updates could come into the picture, then
what I am really saying is that if it is possible, I have no clue how to do
it. Please tell me how.
"Jane C" wrote:
> 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!
> >>
>
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