[verusmini]

Im attempting to install the beta of windows 7 and am only able to get as far as 26% of expanding files. I ve tried with both a Vlite and non Vlite versions of the beta install and both wind up being unsuccessful due to an error stating that windows cannot access the Boot Configuration. Has any one else had this problem and if so were u able to get around it?

[eXplicit]

Originally Posted by verusmini

Im attempting to install the beta of windows 7 and am only able to get as far as 26% of expanding files. I ve tried with both a Vlite and non Vlite versions of the beta install and both wind up being unsuccessful due to an error stating that windows cannot access the Boot Configuration. Has any one else had this problem and if so were u able to get around it?

Can't say I've had that problem. I would think it might be a bad copy?

[verusmini]

Im DLing a new copy of the beta ATM hopefully it works, but if any else has had similar problems id still like to hear about it

P.S. does anyone think it could have anything to do with any of my current powr save options. Each time its done this(bout 5 so far) my screen on my mini was off and my system is set to turn off the HD after 10 mins and hibernate after 10 mins. Im assuming the install would take priority over this but is it possible it may affetc it some how?

[holmes4]

Try disabling the power options, or move the mouse periodically.

[verusmini]

GRRR i just wasted 2 hours DL a brand new Beta ISO. and the same problem. " could not update winodws boot configuration". Is there any other way to install the beta without having to mount the image or burn a cd or anything, like in a safe mode or something. Im pretty computer literate but far from a pro, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

i also turned off all power sae options that mite disrupt the install.

[holmes4]

I also had this problem. I suggest using the advanced options to delete all existing partitions and create a new one. That worked for me.

[jdizzle]

Just curious, are you trying to install this from inside xp or are you booting to the install disk at startup. If you are booting to the win7 disk you're power options shouldn't matter as the xp os would never load as the win7 disc should boot and offer install. I had problems with my usb dvd as the drive letter assigned to the drive by my desktop conflicted with a drive on my mini. The only weird thing I've noticed is that the bios automatically changed boot order from dvd first to ssd first, not sure how that can happen, but it did.

[verusmini]

IM installing from withinn XP, im using Daemon tools to mount the ISO and initiate the install. I havent yet tried deleting the partitions though and am gonna try that right now. Hopefully it works *fingers crossed*. Id be a bit less anxious if it didnt take almost 30 mins per try to find out if its not gonna work or not. GRRR thats annoying.

[Rexosaurus]

I got the same error, and it was because I wasn't wiping out the partition, and my existing os was still booted up, and was hibernating. Make sure you shut down the system properly, and wipe out/ format your partition.

[verusmini]

k, good stuff good stuff. I watched a video of someone doing the install and they deleted the partitions directly from the installation setup. But on the same screen in my own setup when im on the drive selection screen i dont have the drive options menu as the person in the video seemed to have. Does that ahve anything to do with the fact that im booting the ISO from a virtual drive and not an actual disc drive, and if so is there any way around this. Tried the Thumb drive method to no avail and i dont have any external drives.


EDIT:
OMFG!!! AHHHHHHHHH, lol just had to get that out. Ive just finished attemping my 10th install attempt after deleting the drive partition and it still gives me the exact same error message. Im gonna try deleting every single program i can think of that may be interfering or whatever as a last ditch attempt. no way im spending 100 bucks on a disc drive to install free beta software. Thanks so much to all who have contributed your suggestions and help.