Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista

Its not an upgrade, it is full retail version.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Is this an upgrade disk or the full retail version? If it's an upgrade, it
> needs to start from within windows.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "nharmon91" wrote in message
>
> >I have tried at least 5 times now to install Home Premium. Every time in
> >the
> > expanding step (the second one in installation) I get error message
> > 0x80070003 stating some files cannot be found. What is wrong, obviously
> > all
> > the files I have are on the disk. I am clean installing it on a wiped hard
> > drive that I format with the Home Premium disk prior to installing.
> > Someone
> > please help.
>
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Make sure that no other drives are plugged into the system, especially in
the USB ports.

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"nharmon91" wrote in message

>
> Its not an upgrade, it is full retail version.
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
>> Is this an upgrade disk or the full retail version? If it's an upgrade,
>> it
>> needs to start from within windows.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "nharmon91" wrote in message
>>
>> >I have tried at least 5 times now to install Home Premium. Every time in
>> >the
>> > expanding step (the second one in installation) I get error message
>> > 0x80070003 stating some files cannot be found. What is wrong, obviously
>> > all
>> > the files I have are on the disk. I am clean installing it on a wiped
>> > hard
>> > drive that I format with the Home Premium disk prior to installing.
>> > Someone
>> > please help.
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I have the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and ethernet plugged in. Nothing else.

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Make sure that no other drives are plugged into the system, especially in
> the USB ports.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "nharmon91" wrote in message
>
> >
> > Its not an upgrade, it is full retail version.
> > "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> Is this an upgrade disk or the full retail version? If it's an upgrade,
> >> it
> >> needs to start from within windows.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Ronnie Vernon
> >> Microsoft MVP
> >> Windows Shell/User
> >>
> >>
> >> "nharmon91" wrote in message
> >>
> >> >I have tried at least 5 times now to install Home Premium. Every time in
> >> >the
> >> > expanding step (the second one in installation) I get error message
> >> > 0x80070003 stating some files cannot be found. What is wrong, obviously
> >> > all
> >> > the files I have are on the disk. I am clean installing it on a wiped
> >> > hard
> >> > drive that I format with the Home Premium disk prior to installing.
> >> > Someone
> >> > please help.
> >>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

You need to change the boot order in your Bios.

Malkira wrote:
>
> I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

Really? To what? I just tell it to boot from the CD drive and once installed
it will boot from the HDD

"Wizard" wrote:

> You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
>
> Malkira wrote:
> >
> > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
>
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

Ahead of you there- tried running with HDD first, DVD drive first and HDD
only (DVD removed from boot order) with no luck.

The problem's still the Vista install. I can get it to start, but five
minutes in it gives out as nharmon91 describes.

Could this be due to having a SATA HDD connected, whether being used in the
install or not? I'll try disconnecting the SATA and running the install with
the IDE only and see if that makes any difference.

"Wizard" wrote:

> You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
>
> Malkira wrote:
> >
> > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
>
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I just tried 2 more installs, a 6th or a 7th time total. Still same problem.
I also shuffle the boot order in my bios and still no change.

"nharmon91" wrote:

> Really? To what? I just tell it to boot from the CD drive and once installed
> it will boot from the HDD
>
> "Wizard" wrote:
>
> > You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
> >
> > Malkira wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> > > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> > > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> > > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> > > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> > > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> > > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> > > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> > > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> > > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> > > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
> >
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I am about to go insane and obviously no one knows what is going wrong. 10+
attemps and no luck. Thanks Microsoft for letting me throw $120 out the
window.

"Malkira" wrote:

> Ahead of you there- tried running with HDD first, DVD drive first and HDD
> only (DVD removed from boot order) with no luck.
>
> The problem's still the Vista install. I can get it to start, but five
> minutes in it gives out as nharmon91 describes.
>
> Could this be due to having a SATA HDD connected, whether being used in the
> install or not? I'll try disconnecting the SATA and running the install with
> the IDE only and see if that makes any difference.
>
> "Wizard" wrote:
>
> > You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
> >
> > Malkira wrote:
> > >
> > > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> > > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> > > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> > > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> > > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> > > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> > > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> > > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> > > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> > > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> > > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
> >
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

how much Ram do you have in the machine....I got the same error trying to
install ultima 64 bit with 4 gigs, had to remove 2 gigs to get the install
to run, then did a windows update as soon as it was installed and installed
kb929777, shut down added the ram back in and that solved mine.


"nharmon91" wrote in message

>I am about to go insane and obviously no one knows what is going wrong. 10+
> attemps and no luck. Thanks Microsoft for letting me throw $120 out the
> window.
>
> "Malkira" wrote:
>
>> Ahead of you there- tried running with HDD first, DVD drive first and HDD
>> only (DVD removed from boot order) with no luck.
>>
>> The problem's still the Vista install. I can get it to start, but five
>> minutes in it gives out as nharmon91 describes.
>>
>> Could this be due to having a SATA HDD connected, whether being used in
>> the
>> install or not? I'll try disconnecting the SATA and running the install
>> with
>> the IDE only and see if that makes any difference.
>>
>> "Wizard" wrote:
>>
>> > You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
>> >
>> > Malkira wrote:
>> > >
>> > > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to
>> > > install
>> > > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through
>> > > expanding
>> > > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and
>> > > experienced
>> > > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried
>> > > reformatting and
>> > > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option
>> > > within
>> > > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different
>> > > machine
>> > > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install
>> > > media.
>> > > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh
>> > > install
>> > > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP
>> > > CD is in
>> > > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it
>> > > this
>> > > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
>> >
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I have 2 gigs, of DDR800.

"Ric" wrote:

> how much Ram do you have in the machine....I got the same error trying to
> install ultima 64 bit with 4 gigs, had to remove 2 gigs to get the install
> to run, then did a windows update as soon as it was installed and installed
> kb929777, shut down added the ram back in and that solved mine.
>
>
> "nharmon91" wrote in message
>
> >I am about to go insane and obviously no one knows what is going wrong. 10+
> > attemps and no luck. Thanks Microsoft for letting me throw $120 out the
> > window.
> >
> > "Malkira" wrote:
> >
> >> Ahead of you there- tried running with HDD first, DVD drive first and HDD
> >> only (DVD removed from boot order) with no luck.
> >>
> >> The problem's still the Vista install. I can get it to start, but five
> >> minutes in it gives out as nharmon91 describes.
> >>
> >> Could this be due to having a SATA HDD connected, whether being used in
> >> the
> >> install or not? I'll try disconnecting the SATA and running the install
> >> with
> >> the IDE only and see if that makes any difference.
> >>
> >> "Wizard" wrote:
> >>
> >> > You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
> >> >
> >> > Malkira wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to
> >> > > install
> >> > > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through
> >> > > expanding
> >> > > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and
> >> > > experienced
> >> > > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried
> >> > > reformatting and
> >> > > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option
> >> > > within
> >> > > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different
> >> > > machine
> >> > > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install
> >> > > media.
> >> > > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh
> >> > > install
> >> > > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP
> >> > > CD is in
> >> > > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it
> >> > > this
> >> > > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
> >> >
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

nharmon91 wrote:
> I have tried at least 5 times now to install Home Premium. Every time in the
> expanding step (the second one in installation) I get error message
> 0x80070003 stating some files cannot be found...

I've seen other people posting with very strange install problems that
were fixed with a BIOS update for the motherboard. Might be worth a
try, anyway.
 >> Stay informed about: Intallation error 0x80070003, cannot install Vista 

I've (finally) managed to convince Vista to install.

In the BIOS settings, I located an option to set the boot order of HDDs
(rather than just the device boot order- I set this to HDD first, then DVD
drive), where I noticed the system was choosing my SATA drive first rather
than the IDE drive I was trying to install onto. I changed this to use the
IDE drive first, then tried to install (as an upgrade from XP Professional- I
haven't tried doing a clean install). The OS then updated flawlessly.

Let us know if this works for you, nharmon.

"nharmon91" wrote:

> I am about to go insane and obviously no one knows what is going wrong. 10+
> attemps and no luck. Thanks Microsoft for letting me throw $120 out the
> window.
>
> "Malkira" wrote:
>
> > Ahead of you there- tried running with HDD first, DVD drive first and HDD
> > only (DVD removed from boot order) with no luck.
> >
> > The problem's still the Vista install. I can get it to start, but five
> > minutes in it gives out as nharmon91 describes.
> >
> > Could this be due to having a SATA HDD connected, whether being used in the
> > install or not? I'll try disconnecting the SATA and running the install with
> > the IDE only and see if that makes any difference.
> >
> > "Wizard" wrote:
> >
> > > You need to change the boot order in your Bios.
> > >
> > > Malkira wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I've been getting exactly the same problem as this when trying to install
> > > > Vista Ultimate from an OEM disc. It stalls between 3-5% through expanding
> > > > files. I've also tried upgrading from Windows XP Pro (SP2) and experienced
> > > > the same issue- the install does not complete. I've tried reformatting and
> > > > repartitioning the drive I'm installing onto (both using the option within
> > > > the install interface and also plugging the HDD into a different machine
> > > > running Vista for a full format), as well as using alternate install media.
> > > > None of this has been successful, and since then my PC (with a fresh install
> > > > of WinXP in the interim) will not recognise the HDD unless the WinXP CD is in
> > > > the drive. I have yet to try a flat install (will have a crack at it this
> > > > evening), though I don't hold out much hope.
> > >
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