RE: Vista RC1 installation hangs at first boot

I had the same problem. Take the DVD out of the drive when the computer
reboots during the "expanding files" stage. After I did this the boot would
complete and the installation would proceed as normal. I hope this works for
you also!

"Han" wrote:

> I'm trying to create a dual boot system with XP and Vista RC1. I've added an
> extra 80GB HD to the system for Vista. After entering the product key, and
> selecting the partition where the installation should go, the installer
> starts with 'Copying Files...' and 'Expanding Files...' After a few percent
> into Expanding Files, the system reboots. At some point in the boot, the
> green bars moving from left to right appear, and then suddenly stop moving.
> At that point I can only reset the system.
>
> I've tried installing from a physical DVD and from a virtual DVD. Both
> attempts had the same result. I've removed the XP HD and tried to
> boot/install from DVD. Same result.
> The Upgrade Advisor did not detect any problems.
>
> Did anyone else see the same problem and find a solution?
>