install error required data was not placed into memory

I'm trying to install Vista Feb CTP onto a blank unformatted HDD. The DVD boots up ok but when I click on the install button - it takes me to the window where you enter the product key and the following dialog appears :-
setup.exe - Application Error Instruction at 0x1fee7a6d referenced memory at 0x0329bd0f. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x0000010.
I've seen a few posts about it being picky on how Vista is installed. I managed it on a different machine ok but I can't be certain whether the other machine had a formatted HDD or not.
On a slightly different note - if I get this installed, I have an XP install on a different physical disk. Is it possible to add the XP to Vista's OS bootup menu option.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Hi Mark,
Windows Vista currently does not support installing on RAW disk, please install on a logical NTFS partition. I think you should have the option though during setup to use the SHIFT + F10 and partition the drive and select the partition to install the OS.
If you are dual booting with XP, you should be able to find your legacy version of Windows (XP) under the Earlier Versions of Windows menu. Vista defaults to Microsoft Windows on the Boot Manager, use the Up Arrow on your keyboard to navigate. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"MarkSJ" wrote in message

I'm trying to install Vista Feb CTP onto a blank unformatted HDD. The DVD boots up ok but when I click on the install button - it takes me to the window where you enter the product key and the following dialog appears :-
setup.exe - Application Error Instruction at 0x1fee7a6d referenced memory at 0x0329bd0f. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x0000010.
I've seen a few posts about it being picky on how Vista is installed. I managed it on a different machine ok but I can't be certain whether the other machine had a formatted HDD or not.
On a slightly different note - if I get this installed, I have an XP install on a different physical disk. Is it possible to add the XP to Vista's OS bootup menu option.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Hi,
I've just tried this on a different machine with a blank HDD (unformatted) and it works fine. There are options to partition and format the disk after the product key dialog. I was thinking unsupported or faulty hardware (possibly the DVD drive) although my XP runs no problems!! Any ideas?
Hardware specs as follows :-
Asus P4C800-E Deluxe M/Board P4 3.0Ghz 1GB RAM (OCZ DDR400) ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB Video Card 2 x 80GB Maxtor SATA HDD
Many thanks ...
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Hi Mark,
Windows Vista currently does not support installing on RAW disk, please install on a logical NTFS partition. I think you should have the option though during setup to use the SHIFT + F10 and partition the drive and select the partition to install the OS.
If you are dual booting with XP, you should be able to find your legacy version of Windows (XP) under the Earlier Versions of Windows menu. Vista defaults to Microsoft Windows on the Boot Manager, use the Up Arrow on your keyboard to navigate. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"MarkSJ" wrote in message I'm trying to install Vista Feb CTP onto a blank unformatted HDD. The DVD boots up ok but when I click on the install button - it takes me to the window where you enter the product key and the following dialog appears :-
setup.exe - Application Error Instruction at 0x1fee7a6d referenced memory at 0x0329bd0f. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x0000010.
I've seen a few posts about it being picky on how Vista is installed. I managed it on a different machine ok but I can't be certain whether the other machine had a formatted HDD or not.
On a slightly different note - if I get this installed, I have an XP install on a different physical disk. Is it possible to add the XP to Vista's OS bootup menu option.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Isn't there a selection for maybe 3rd party drivers on that same screen? Maybe it needs some added support for your HDD.
-- Jason
Applied but still waiting to be accepted for the Vista Beta Testing group. Can't wait to be able to play and help make it even better.
http://www.orderpcs4free.com/?r=878

"MarkSJ" wrote in message

Hi,
I've just tried this on a different machine with a blank HDD (unformatted) and it works fine. There are options to partition and format the disk after the product key dialog. I was thinking unsupported or faulty hardware (possibly the DVD drive) although my XP runs no problems!! Any ideas?
Hardware specs as follows :-
Asus P4C800-E Deluxe M/Board P4 3.0Ghz 1GB RAM (OCZ DDR400) ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB Video Card 2 x 80GB Maxtor SATA HDD
Many thanks ...
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Hi Mark,
Windows Vista currently does not support installing on RAW disk, please install on a logical NTFS partition. I think you should have the option though during setup to use the SHIFT + F10 and partition the drive and select the partition to install the OS.
If you are dual booting with XP, you should be able to find your legacy version of Windows (XP) under the Earlier Versions of Windows menu. Vista defaults to Microsoft Windows on the Boot Manager, use the Up Arrow on your keyboard to navigate. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"MarkSJ" wrote in message I'm trying to install Vista Feb CTP onto a blank unformatted HDD. The DVD boots up ok but when I click on the install button - it takes me to the window where you enter the product key and the following dialog appears :-
setup.exe - Application Error Instruction at 0x1fee7a6d referenced memory at 0x0329bd0f. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x0000010.
I've seen a few posts about it being picky on how Vista is installed. I managed it on a different machine ok but I can't be certain whether the other machine had a formatted HDD or not.
On a slightly different note - if I get this installed, I have an XP install on a different physical disk. Is it possible to add the XP to Vista's OS bootup menu option.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.

Fixed it. It was the DVD drive itself that was playing up. I've switched it for another drive and it has all installed ok.
Thanks ...
"Jason" wrote:

Isn't there a selection for maybe 3rd party drivers on that same screen? Maybe it needs some added support for your HDD.
-- Jason
Applied but still waiting to be accepted for the Vista Beta Testing group. Can't wait to be able to play and help make it even better.
http://www.orderpcs4free.com/?r=878

"MarkSJ" wrote in message Hi,
I've just tried this on a different machine with a blank HDD (unformatted) and it works fine. There are options to partition and format the disk after the product key dialog. I was thinking unsupported or faulty hardware (possibly the DVD drive) although my XP runs no problems!! Any ideas?
Hardware specs as follows :-
Asus P4C800-E Deluxe M/Board P4 3.0Ghz 1GB RAM (OCZ DDR400) ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB Video Card 2 x 80GB Maxtor SATA HDD
Many thanks ...
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Hi Mark,
Windows Vista currently does not support installing on RAW disk, please install on a logical NTFS partition. I think you should have the option though during setup to use the SHIFT + F10 and partition the drive and select the partition to install the OS.
If you are dual booting with XP, you should be able to find your legacy version of Windows (XP) under the Earlier Versions of Windows menu. Vista defaults to Microsoft Windows on the Boot Manager, use the Up Arrow on your keyboard to navigate. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"MarkSJ" wrote in message I'm trying to install Vista Feb CTP onto a blank unformatted HDD. The DVD boots up ok but when I click on the install button - it takes me to the window where you enter the product key and the following dialog appears :-
setup.exe - Application Error Instruction at 0x1fee7a6d referenced memory at 0x0329bd0f. The required data was not placed into memory because of an I/O error status of 0x0000010.
I've seen a few posts about it being picky on how Vista is installed. I managed it on a different machine ok but I can't be certain whether the other machine had a formatted HDD or not.
On a slightly different note - if I get this installed, I have an XP install on a different physical disk. Is it possible to add the XP to Vista's OS bootup menu option.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.