I am trying to install windows 7 on an Dell Vostro 400 with XP OS.
Setup times out during following prompt: "Setup is copying temporary files"
Error message: "Windows setup experienced an unexpected error 0x6"
This is usually caused by either
1) problems with the hard drive - run CHKDSK /F to check it
or
2) a bad DVD copy - did you check the hash of the download (if downloaded). What media are you using?
This is usually caused by either
1) problems with the hard drive - run CHKDSK /F to check it
or
I ran CHKDSK /F and the results showed no errors to hard drive
2) a bad DVD copy - did you check the hash of the download (if downloaded). What media are you using?
I am using a Dell 2011 Full Installation DVD Windows Professional SP1 32-Bit.purchased from Software Plus Tech.
The disk came in a sealed paper sleeve.
Additionally, I downloaded and ran the windows 7 upgrade adviser.
Disabled the security software.
Updated XP.
Disconnected all external devices.
Ran selective startup and disabled all microsoft services
WilliamLM
This machine doesn't qualify for using such media for a Windows 7 install - you must use either a Full license disk or an upgrade disk.
OEM Recovery media are ONLY for machines which shipped with that OS installed.
I am in the process of contacting software plus tech who sold me the software. They represented that the software would work, and the following is on their website:
What's in the package:Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit DVD(DELL), White CD Sleeve, Genuine Certificate Of Authenticity License and Product Key for Activation. This Product Is Branded Dell, But Will Do A Full Install On ANY Brand Computer And Activate With The New Product Key And COA.
WORKS ON ANY COMPUTER WITH ANY BRAND
William LM
NO-ONE is legally allowed to sell OEM packs like this - the Product Keys were issued to DELL for use on their machines (if they were ever issued at all) and not on any other machine.
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