Vista - Completing Upgrade (64%)...

I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and got
stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?

I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at this
position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex GX620. When
I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.

Any Ideas?

I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up your data
write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your apps.
It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did as a
test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my machine. I
could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.

--
Josh
http://windowsconnected.com
"Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and got
> stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
>
> I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at this
> position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex GX620.
> When
> I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
>
> Any Ideas?
>

I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is happening.
This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not an
option.

"Josh" wrote:

> I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up your data
> write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your apps.
> It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did as a
> test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my machine. I
> could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
>
> --
> Josh
> http://windowsconnected.com
> "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and got
> > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
> >
> > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at this
> > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex GX620.
> > When
> > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
> >
> > Any Ideas?
> >
>

I just looked at the end of the setupact.log file and noticed the following
lines"

2006-11-30 21:17:20, Info [0x090089] PANTHR Started Worker Thread 1008
2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBS
Callback_Unattend_InitEngineidn't find unattend file for this phase of
Setup.
2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info [0x0806e7] MIG Entering
Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot
2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize in
progress...
2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
finished.
2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB
ToggleRollbackBootEntryAsDefault: Successfully set default boot entry to
[Rollback]
2006-11-30 21:17:23, Info [0x0806e9] MIG Leaving
Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot (success)

"Devon Harding" wrote:

> I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is happening.
> This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not an
> option.
>
> "Josh" wrote:
>
> > I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up your data
> > write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your apps.
> > It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did as a
> > test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my machine. I
> > could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
> >
> > --
> > Josh
> > http://windowsconnected.com
> > "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
> > >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and got
> > > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
> > >
> > > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at this
> > > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex GX620.
> > > When
> > > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
> > >
> > > Any Ideas?
> > >
> >

Hello Devon,
So it reboots at that point and rolls back? I missed that part of the
issue, I thought it was just stopping there and giving no indication of
progress.
The fact that it rolls back means I need to look for fatal errors rather
than tasks that were taking large amounts of time
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
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<
<> Hello Devon,
<> I got the log file.
<> The time referenced in the log is 11:37
<> Are there any entries post that now in the log file?
<> Trying to see if setup is progressing or just sitting there.
<> It appears to be progresssing from the log file although slowly.
<> Thanks,
<> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
<>
<> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights
<> --------------------
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<> <Logs Sent!
<> <
<> <Drive is 150GB with 45GB used. Only Apps installed were Office, Admins
<> <Tools (including Exchange), Veritas Storage Foundation & NetBackup
<> Managers,
<> <Websense Manager, Google Desktop, Dell Utilities, Winzip, WinRAR
<> <
<> <Thats pretty much it.
<> <
<> <-Devon
<> <
<> <""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" wrote:
<> <
<> <> Hello Devon,
<> <> Can you try hitting Shift-F10 keys?
<> <> This should open a CMD prompt.
<> <> Can you capture the setupact.log file?
<> <> It may be in the $windows.~bt\panther folder or in the
\windows\panther
<> <> folder
<> <> Depends on where in setup it was.
<> <> Compress it and send to me. ( remove online from the address)
<> <> How much data was on the drive?
<> <> How big was the drive?
<> <> How much free space on the drive?
<> <> How many applications were on the drive?
<> <> All these things can affect an upgrade.
<> <> Thanks,
<> <> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
<> <>
<> <> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
<> rights
<> <>
<> <>
<> <
<>
<>
<

Hi,

Looks like it was seeking input from the unattend file, are you using one?

Many of the Dell's I've seen encountering issues with Vista have two
problems: a) they need a BIOS update and b) the video has some proprietary
problems that aren't addressed by standard drivers from the manufacturer of
the card.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:040D4B1D-7095-4329-8C29-F6158EB03BB6@microsoft.com...
>I just looked at the end of the setupact.log file and noticed the following
> lines"
>
> 2006-11-30 21:17:20, Info [0x090089] PANTHR Started Worker Thread
> 1008
> 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBS
> Callback_Unattend_InitEngineidn't find unattend file for this phase of
> Setup.
> 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info [0x0806e7] MIG Entering
> Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot
> 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize in
> progress...
> 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
> finished.
> 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB
> ToggleRollbackBootEntryAsDefault: Successfully set default boot entry to
> [Rollback]
> 2006-11-30 21:17:23, Info [0x0806e9] MIG Leaving
> Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot (success)
>
> "Devon Harding" wrote:
>
>> I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is
>> happening.
>> This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not an
>> option.
>>
>> "Josh" wrote:
>>
>> > I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up your
>> > data
>> > write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your
>> > apps.
>> > It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did as
>> > a
>> > test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my machine.
>> > I
>> > could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Josh
>> > http://windowsconnected.com
>> > "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> > message
>> > news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
>> > >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and
>> > >got
>> > > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
>> > >
>> > > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at
>> > > this
>> > > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex
>> > > GX620.
>> > > When
>> > > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
>> > >
>> > > Any Ideas?
>> > >
>> >

I'm not using a unattend file. Just regular upgrade. I've also updated the
BIOS to the latest version for Vista. I have to figure out whats causing
this!

"Rick Rogers" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Looks like it was seeking input from the unattend file, are you using one?
>
> Many of the Dell's I've seen encountering issues with Vista have two
> problems: a) they need a BIOS update and b) the video has some proprietary
> problems that aren't addressed by standard drivers from the manufacturer of
> the card.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:040D4B1D-7095-4329-8C29-F6158EB03BB6@microsoft.com...
> >I just looked at the end of the setupact.log file and noticed the following
> > lines"
> >
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:20, Info [0x090089] PANTHR Started Worker Thread
> > 1008
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBS
> > Callback_Unattend_InitEngineidn't find unattend file for this phase of
> > Setup.
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info [0x0806e7] MIG Entering
> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize in
> > progress...
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
> > finished.
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB
> > ToggleRollbackBootEntryAsDefault: Successfully set default boot entry to
> > [Rollback]
> > 2006-11-30 21:17:23, Info [0x0806e9] MIG Leaving
> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot (success)
> >
> > "Devon Harding" wrote:
> >
> >> I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is
> >> happening.
> >> This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not an
> >> option.
> >>
> >> "Josh" wrote:
> >>
> >> > I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up your
> >> > data
> >> > write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your
> >> > apps.
> >> > It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did as
> >> > a
> >> > test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my machine.
> >> > I
> >> > could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Josh
> >> > http://windowsconnected.com
> >> > "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> > message
> >> > news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
> >> > >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM and
> >> > >got
> >> > > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
> >> > >
> >> > > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck at
> >> > > this
> >> > > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex
> >> > > GX620.
> >> > > When
> >> > > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
> >> > >
> >> > > Any Ideas?
> >> > >
> >> >
>
>

No, it doesn't auto roll back. After 12 hours of looking at the Completing
Upgrade screen, I just power it off and back on, then it rolls back. Is it
really just processing slow? Should I leave it for another 12 hours?

""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" wrote:

> Hello Devon,
> So it reboots at that point and rolls back? I missed that part of the
> issue, I thought it was just stopping there and giving no indication of
> progress.
> The fact that it rolls back means I need to look for fatal errors rather
> than tasks that were taking large amounts of time
> Thanks,
> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
> --------------------
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> errors?
> <So do I just let it run?
> <
> <""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" wrote:
> <
> <> Hello Devon,
> <> I got the log file.
> <> The time referenced in the log is 11:37
> <> Are there any entries post that now in the log file?
> <> Trying to see if setup is progressing or just sitting there.
> <> It appears to be progresssing from the log file although slowly.
> <> Thanks,
> <> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
> <>
> <> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights
> <> --------------------
> <> <Thread-Topic: Completing Upgrade (64%)...
> <> <thread-index: AccUuzyUE89u85k9RuubR/MADVGL5w==
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> <> <Logs Sent!
> <> <
> <> <Drive is 150GB with 45GB used. Only Apps installed were Office, Admins
> <> <Tools (including Exchange), Veritas Storage Foundation & NetBackup
> <> Managers,
> <> <Websense Manager, Google Desktop, Dell Utilities, Winzip, WinRAR
> <> <
> <> <Thats pretty much it.
> <> <
> <> <-Devon
> <> <
> <> <""Darrell Gorter[MSFT]"" wrote:
> <> <
> <> <> Hello Devon,
> <> <> Can you try hitting Shift-F10 keys?
> <> <> This should open a CMD prompt.
> <> <> Can you capture the setupact.log file?
> <> <> It may be in the $windows.~bt\panther folder or in the
> \windows\panther
> <> <> folder
> <> <> Depends on where in setup it was.
> <> <> Compress it and send to me. ( remove online from the address)
> <> <> How much data was on the drive?
> <> <> How big was the drive?
> <> <> How much free space on the drive?
> <> <> How many applications were on the drive?
> <> <> All these things can affect an upgrade.
> <> <> Thanks,
> <> <> Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
> <> <>
> <> <> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> <> rights
> <> <>
> <> <>
> <> <
> <>
> <>
> <
>
>

Hi,

Use a third party tool to carve out a separate partition, then install Vista
cleanly to it. If it is successful, then the hitch is something in the XP
installation that is interfering. If it is not, then you have a hardware
issue and, as mentioned, it could be BIOS, video, or any other part of the
system. The solution there is to start trimming until you isolate it.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8F0FF316-A33B-4F5E-9DAF-4F2663D89473@microsoft.com...
> I'm not using a unattend file. Just regular upgrade. I've also updated
> the
> BIOS to the latest version for Vista. I have to figure out whats causing
> this!
>
> "Rick Rogers" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Looks like it was seeking input from the unattend file, are you using
>> one?
>>
>> Many of the Dell's I've seen encountering issues with Vista have two
>> problems: a) they need a BIOS update and b) the video has some
>> proprietary
>> problems that aren't addressed by standard drivers from the manufacturer
>> of
>> the card.
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
>> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>>
>> "Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:040D4B1D-7095-4329-8C29-F6158EB03BB6@microsoft.com...
>> >I just looked at the end of the setupact.log file and noticed the
>> >following
>> > lines"
>> >
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:20, Info [0x090089] PANTHR Started Worker Thread
>> > 1008
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBS
>> > Callback_Unattend_InitEngineidn't find unattend file for this phase
>> > of
>> > Setup.
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info [0x0806e7] MIG Entering
>> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
>> > in
>> > progress...
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
>> > finished.
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB
>> > ToggleRollbackBootEntryAsDefault: Successfully set default boot entry
>> > to
>> > [Rollback]
>> > 2006-11-30 21:17:23, Info [0x0806e9] MIG Leaving
>> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot (success)
>> >
>> > "Devon Harding" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is
>> >> happening.
>> >> This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not
>> >> an
>> >> option.
>> >>
>> >> "Josh" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up
>> >> > your
>> >> > data
>> >> > write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your
>> >> > apps.
>> >> > It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did
>> >> > as
>> >> > a
>> >> > test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my
>> >> > machine.
>> >> > I
>> >> > could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Josh
>> >> > http://windowsconnected.com
>> >> > "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> > message
>> >> > news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
>> >> > >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM
>> >> > >and
>> >> > >got
>> >> > > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck
>> >> > > at
>> >> > > this
>> >> > > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex
>> >> > > GX620.
>> >> > > When
>> >> > > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Any Ideas?
>> >> > >
>> >> >
>>
>>

I've already done that. It install cleanly on an identical machine. I know
it something with the current XP installation, but what? I've upgraded the
BIOS to the latest from DELL, removed the add-in ATI X600 video card. Combed
the registry. Nothing.

"Rick Rogers" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Use a third party tool to carve out a separate partition, then install Vista
> cleanly to it. If it is successful, then the hitch is something in the XP
> installation that is interfering. If it is not, then you have a hardware
> issue and, as mentioned, it could be BIOS, video, or any other part of the
> system. The solution there is to start trimming until you isolate it.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8F0FF316-A33B-4F5E-9DAF-4F2663D89473@microsoft.com...
> > I'm not using a unattend file. Just regular upgrade. I've also updated
> > the
> > BIOS to the latest version for Vista. I have to figure out whats causing
> > this!
> >
> > "Rick Rogers" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> Looks like it was seeking input from the unattend file, are you using
> >> one?
> >>
> >> Many of the Dell's I've seen encountering issues with Vista have two
> >> problems: a) they need a BIOS update and b) the video has some
> >> proprietary
> >> problems that aren't addressed by standard drivers from the manufacturer
> >> of
> >> the card.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Best of Luck,
> >>
> >> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> >> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> >>
> >> "Devon Harding" <DevonHarding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:040D4B1D-7095-4329-8C29-F6158EB03BB6@microsoft.com...
> >> >I just looked at the end of the setupact.log file and noticed the
> >> >following
> >> > lines"
> >> >
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:20, Info [0x090089] PANTHR Started Worker Thread
> >> > 1008
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBS
> >> > Callback_Unattend_InitEngineidn't find unattend file for this phase
> >> > of
> >> > Setup.
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info [0x0806e7] MIG Entering
> >> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
> >> > in
> >> > progress...
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB RollbackReinitialize
> >> > finished.
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:21, Info IBSLIB
> >> > ToggleRollbackBootEntryAsDefault: Successfully set default boot entry
> >> > to
> >> > [Rollback]
> >> > 2006-11-30 21:17:23, Info [0x0806e9] MIG Leaving
> >> > Callback_Rollback_ReinitializeAfterReboot (success)
> >> >
> >> > "Devon Harding" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I know thats the easy way out, but I'd like to know why this is
> >> >> happening.
> >> >> This may happen to my CEO who may tell me that a clean install is not
> >> >> an
> >> >> option.
> >> >>
> >> >> "Josh" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > I know it will sounds silly but mybest advise to you is to back up
> >> >> > your
> >> >> > data
> >> >> > write down the apps you need and do a clean install then reload your
> >> >> > apps.
> >> >> > It will save you time in the long run. My upgrade, which i only did
> >> >> > as
> >> >> > a
> >> >> > test took over 4.5 hours A clean install is about 30-40 on my
> >> >> > machine.
> >> >> > I
> >> >> > could have rebuild in less time than the upgrade.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Josh
> >> >> > http://windowsconnected.com
> >> >> > "Devon Harding" <Devon Harding@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> >> >> > message
> >> >> > news:CFECC5F6-43B3-4F8C-A770-6016020E003C@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > >I am trying to upgrade my XP Pro SP2 system to Windows Vista RTM
> >> >> > >and
> >> >> > >got
> >> >> > > stuck on 'Completing Upgrade (64%)...'?
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > I've removed all AV & burning related software & it has been stuck
> >> >> > > at
> >> >> > > this
> >> >> > > position for over 12 hours now. I'm upgrading on a Dell Optiplex
> >> >> > > GX620.
> >> >> > > When
> >> >> > > I force reboot, it rolls back to Windows XP.
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > Any Ideas?
> >> >> > >
> >> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>