Opening the Vista downloaded program

What format or program file do I launch the 2.52 gb file I just downloaded.
I clicked the launch button and it said "This is not a valid bitmat file or
it is not supported. I need to know what valid program will open this file.
Gregory

"gregory" <gregory@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> What format or program file do I launch the 2.52 gb file I just
> downloaded.
> I clicked the launch button and it said "This is not a valid bitmat file
> or
> it is not supported. I need to know what valid program will open this
> file.
> Gregory

You need to "burn the .iso image" to a DVD. The file downloaded is a disc
image, not an executable application.

"Here's a summary of how to download, burn, and install Windows Vista RC1:
Download the ISO image file from the location indicated in the e-mail
message you receive after registering, and save the file to your hard disk.
(If the download ends prematurely, you can resume the download process from
where you left off using the Download Manager.)
Using a DVD burner and software, burn the ISO image of Windows Vista RC1 to
a new blank DVD. We recommend burning at the lowest speed supported by your
DVD burner (1X or 2X) to ensure the highest quality. Most DVD-burning
software will recognize an ISO file. If your software does not automatically
recognize this format, refer to the software's Help file for instructions.
Insert the DVD on which you burned the software into the DVD drive of the
computer on which you want to install Windows Vista RC1.
The installation process should start automatically. If it does not, run
Setup from the DVD to begin the installation, and follow the step-by-step
instructions that appear on the screen."

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...y/preview.mspx

"gregory" wrote

> What format or program file do I launch the 2.52 gb file I just
> downloaded.
> I clicked the launch button and it said "This is not a valid bitmat file
> or
> it is not supported. I need to know what valid program will open this
> file.
> Gregory

Did you read the instructions at the download site? It's an .iso image.

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