installing vista beta 1

I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

Instead of burning it to a DVD, you can emulate the ISO image as a CD-ROM drive so that you can install it from that. I recomment using Daemon Tools: http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/download.php?mode=ViewCategory&catid=5
However, if you have Nero, you can click on the DVD button and create a Bootable Data Disc. That should do it, but I'd personally recommend using Daemon Tools :o)
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Avoid extracting or using virtual disk tools. Simply burn the ISO to a blank DVD. You can launch the installation from within an existing installation of Windows or boot of the DVD and install the OS to a dedicated partition. As Zack suggested, NERO, Roxio or freeware apps such as Clone DVD can burn isos to dvd's. -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Pepe" wrote in message

I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

Just as a thought though, what's the problem with using a virtual CD emulator? It works exactly the same and always works, the only difference is is that you don't have an actual DVD with it on in the end.
Still gets the job done :o)
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I have heard a lot of people say, it fails or causes problems, use the normal method, which is from physical media. -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message

Just as a thought though, what's the problem with using a virtual CD emulator? It works exactly the same and always works, the only difference is is that you don't have an actual DVD with it on in the end.
Still gets the job done :o)
-- Zack Whittaker Microsoft Beta (Windows Server R2 Beta Mentor) » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » ZackNET Forum: www.zacknet.co.uk/forum » VistaBase: www.zacknet.co.uk/vistabase » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, mother or cat. Let's be clear on that one!

Pepe, it's an ISO image, so you need to use BurnCDCC or something else like that. Here's an URL to BurnCDCC, which works quite well. It has a delayed reaction, so be prepared to wait a bit before it starts its job.
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Pepe" wrote in message

I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

You forgot the link Nancy. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm "NLWard" wrote in message

Pepe, it's an ISO image, so you need to use BurnCDCC or something else like that. Here's an URL to BurnCDCC, which works quite well. It has a delayed reaction, so be prepared to wait a bit before it starts its job.
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

Urk! I forgot the URL!
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/utilities.html
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message

Pepe, it's an ISO image, so you need to use BurnCDCC or something else like that. Here's an URL to BurnCDCC, which works quite well. It has a delayed reaction, so be prepared to wait a bit before it starts its job.
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

I see that, Andre! Sheesh! Whattadunce!
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa" wrote in message

You forgot the link Nancy. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm "NLWard" wrote in message Pepe, it's an ISO image, so you need to use BurnCDCC or something else like that. Here's an URL to BurnCDCC, which works quite well. It has a delayed reaction, so be prepared to wait a bit before it starts its job.
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

It happens to the best of. ;) -- -- Andre Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm "NLWard" wrote in message

I see that, Andre! Sheesh! Whattadunce!
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa" wrote in message You forgot the link Nancy. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connect | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm "NLWard" wrote in message Pepe, it's an ISO image, so you need to use BurnCDCC or something else like that. Here's an URL to BurnCDCC, which works quite well. It has a delayed reaction, so be prepared to wait a bit before it starts its job.
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

"Pepe" wrote in message

I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

Lots of suggestions about burning the ISO here, but I'll ask a more basic question. Assuming you burned the ISO correctly (as an ISO, not as a file), did you set the boot device sequence in your BIOS to look at your optical drive(s) first (or, at least, before your hard drive)?
-- Peter [MVP Visual Developer] Jack of all trades, master of none.

Yes, you need to set the first boot device as one of your DVD drives so that Windows Vista can boot from the disk and start setup. -- Andre Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
"pvdg42" wrote in message

"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?
Lots of suggestions about burning the ISO here, but I'll ask a more basic question. Assuming you burned the ISO correctly (as an ISO, not as a file), did you set the boot device sequence in your BIOS to look at your optical drive(s) first (or, at least, before your hard drive)?
-- Peter [MVP Visual Developer] Jack of all trades, master of none.

Good thinking, pvdg! Simple stuff first, and I forgot all about it! :-{
-- Nancy Ward MSN Messenger MVP
"pvdg42" wrote in message

"Pepe" wrote in message I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?
Lots of suggestions about burning the ISO here, but I'll ask a more basic question. Assuming you burned the ISO correctly (as an ISO, not as a file), did you set the boot device sequence in your BIOS to look at your optical drive(s) first (or, at least, before your hard drive)?
-- Peter [MVP Visual Developer] Jack of all trades, master of none.

For someone who just started with this beta, the other observation I would make is that you're wanting to scroll past the "Vista Beta 1" referenced in your message subject and look for either "Windows Build 5270 Main 32 bit DVD.iso" or "Windows Build 5270 Main 64 bit DVD.iso" in the download list (depending on whether you're testing the x86 or x64 version of the OS, respectively).
The downloads on connect.microsoft.com are sorted oldest to newest, and "Beta 1" is not the most recent build to be downloading and testing.
"Pepe" wrote:

I joined the Windows Vista beta testing and I noticed just today that you can actually download it yourself and install it. I did that using the File Transfer Manager.
File downloaded was a 2.5 big zip file that I extracted and burned into a DVD.
Problem is now that it doesnt boot ti the DVD when booting the computer. Am I doing something wrong?

Alan Adams