"Error 2: Cannot find the file specified." [SSDP Descovery]

[IsaiahFeldt]

Ok, it took awhile to do. I was doubting it but, it finally finished lol. Attached will be the SystemLook.txt

 

[tom982]

Hello IsaiahFeldt

The SystemLook log checks out and the files are all there I think our best bet is to try a repair install:

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

I dont know if I have the CD. My dad might have it over at his house, but I would have to call him. I also noticed oh complicated it looks lol.
Umm, question. Will this remove all my files and stuff? lol

 

[tom982]

If you don't have a disc, then we can download one It's easier if you have an actual disc, but it's not the end of the world if you don't.

It's really not as bad as it looks, it's just a very detailed tutorial to ensure you get it right.

No, it shouldn't remove your files if you follow all of the steps. But it's always good to have a backup just in case things don't go as planned.

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

Im actually in church right now, so I cant right now. But you can direct me to the place where I can download the disc. Thanks.

 

[tom982]

No worries It's a bit of a pain for Vista because MS doesn't distribute the ISO files - you have to build these yourself.

I had to write up instructions for another user, so I'll save myself of doing it again and just link you to that: http://www.vistax64.com/windows-updates/296505-windows-update-fails-error-80070490-a-5.html

Note: Those instructions are for x86 computers, you need to download these files instead:

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msoffice/pub/X14-63453/X14-63453.exe
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/msshus/vista64/boot.wim
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/msshus/vista64/install.wim

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

Ok, will do. Due to some family issues, I may not respond for a while. But I promise as soon as I can, we can continue to fix this issue. Thanks.

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

P.S

My Dad actually had reinstall his OS yesterday lol. And now this whole process doesnt look that complicated. And another thing, would a "DVD-R" cd work for the ISO? I ask this because I have a couple laying around from when I used to burn my own Wii games, Haha.

Thanks
-Isaiah

 

[tom982]

Ok, will do. Due to some family issues, I may not respond for a while. But I promise as soon as I can, we can continue to fix this issue. Thanks.

There's no rush I understand people have lives outside of this forum. Just post whenever is convenient for you.

P.S

My Dad actually had reinstall his OS yesterday lol. And now this whole process doesnt look that complicated. And another thing, would a "DVD-R" cd work for the ISO?

It's not that bad, if you get stuck then just give me a shout. A DVD-R would work perfectly

I ask this because I have a couple laying around from when I used to burn my own Wii games, Haha.

Thanks
-Isaiah

I'm going to just hope that these were homebrew games and that you weren't doing anything illegal as that would violate the forum rules and land you with a ban

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

I'm going to just hope that these were homebrew games and that you weren't doing anything illegal as that would violate the forum rules and land you with a ban

Haha no, I already own the games. Its just easier to carry one cd with all my games then to carry 50 sum games :P

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Ok, so im gonna do as you said and download the 3 files. Ill post my progress as I go.

 

[tom982]

Fair enough, as far as I know that's legal, and within the forum rules, so let's leave it at that

Okay, good luck!

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

Ok, so when I went to download the files into C://, it said I didnt permission and it suggested that I download the files into my "Isaiah T. Feldt" folder. Should I just install the files there, and just copy and cut them in C://?

Thanks
-Isaiah

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

So I moved the three files (Boot, Install, and the X14) to C:/, and it gave me this error.


I tried putting them into a folder on my desktop, but I keep getting this error. I even "TookOwnership" of the folder.

 

[tom982]

Was that run on a 64bit or 32bit computer?

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

My laptop is 32bit.

 

[tom982]

Wait, let's go back a few steps.

Is the computer that you are trying to fix x64 or x86 (32 bit)?

Tom

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

My laptop (the computer with the problem) is x86 (x32). Now that I think of it, I might of installed one of the files from the page with the instructions you did for that other guy. Im gonna delete them, and reinstall them to make sure that isnt the problem.

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

Im pretty sure that was the problem.
I can remember that the first time I installed that Install.wim it was about 2 GBs, but now its saying 3.3. So im pretty sure that's where I went wrong.

 

[IsaiahFeldt]

Well, I tried again, and the problem still persists. I have no clue why it wont work. I googled the problem and it seems other people have been getting the same error.

 

[tom982]

Oh! That explains it. In your system specs, you listed that your computer is x64: "Vista x64", so I provided download links for x64 Windows.

These are your links:

http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msoffice/pub/X14-63452/X14-63452.exe
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/msshus/vista32/boot.wim
http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/msvista/pub/msshus/vista32/install.wim

"Windows Vista Ultimate x86 SP1 English (USA)"

It should work this time!

Tom