VISTA Download ver. is NOT bootable

Do Not buy Vista from windowsmarketplace.com
REPEAT!!! Do Not buy Vista from windowsmarketplace.com


How do I make it bootable.
I just burnt it to a DVD and tried to boot from disk.
No success

 

I think ultraISO can make an ISO file bootable, just make sure u have several copies of the ISO so if it doesnt work u can still find another way. also since u bought it from microsoft, you should talk to them and demand they help u sort this out. after all u paid for it

 

That sucks.

What software are you using to copy it to DVD? And what is the format of your vista download? (ex: .zip .rar .iso .???)

Maybe one of us could help with a bit more info. Don't panic yet.

 

Ano. Did you burn it as a disk image?
Is there only one file in the DVD you burnt?
Care to post a screenshot of the DVD contents?

 

what version of vista were u downloading?

"upgrade" version of vista will not be able to burn to any optical media, as saying clearly so on the site

for other versions: BENDER, LIVEFRMNYC and SideSwipe already gave some hints

cheers ...

 

I find it very hard to believe that Microsoft wouldn't make the image bootable... I'd definately try again, making extra sure that you're burning it as an image and not just data.

 

I am sure it is bootable - you need to burn it as a image, not just the file to the DVD -

 

I downloaded Premium Upgrade and I just finished installing it.
I had to clean install XP then upgrade to Vista.
Also during Vista Setup, there was no option to reformat or repartition HDD.
Instead it created a folder called Windows.old(my XP data i guess) when I
chose to clean install upgrade to Vista.

I just had a 30 mins phone chart with microsoft. They sent a transcript to my
email address. Here it is>>

This is Dana with Microsoft Windows Technical Support.

I have taken ownership of your Windows Case -- in order to obtain the fastest
resolution to your issue.My working hours are 0700 to 1530 PST and I can be
contacted via e-mail at:[email protected]

If you have any feedback regarding Microsoft support, we would be glad to hear from you.
If you would feel more comfortable speaking with someone else regarding my service,
Seth,my manager, would be very happy to hear your comments and suggestions.
You may reach my manager by sending an email to [email protected]

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Windows Technical Support.

Sincerely,

Dana W J Kerr
[email protected]
0700 to 1530 PST

*When replying, please include your case number, name, email address and phone number.Thank you.*

 

I used Windows Explorer to burn files to DVD.
I got the files from microsoft the same way you see it on screenshot.
Came in a folder called "digital locker Downloads\Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium UPGRADE\Vista"
Size 2.52GB
How do I burn it as an image.

 

Hi,

This is Dana , with Microsoft Windows Technical Support.


It was my pleasure to work with you on your Windows case ************.
Unfortunately, we were unable to resolve your issue. However, I hope
that you were satisfied with the service provided to you.

I will archive the case as Not-Resolved.If you are not very satisfied with
the support we've provided please let us know as soon as possible. My goal
is to ensure that your experience with Microsoft Windows Technical Support
leaves you very satisfied with our products and services.

Here is a summary of the key points of the case for your records:

Action:
*******
Tried to boot from CD

Result:
*******
was not given option to boot from dvd

Cause:
******
downloaded version does not have option to boot from DVD

Resolution:
***********
Educated the customer that he would not be able to boot from the DVD

If you have any feedback regarding Microsoft support, we would be glad to hear
from you.If you would feel more comfortable speaking with someone else regarding
my service, Seth ,my manager, would be very happy to hear your
comments and suggestions.You may reach my manager by sending an email to
[email protected]

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Windows Technical Support.

Sincerely,

Dana W J Kerr
[email protected]
0700 to 1530

*When replying, please include your case number, name, email address and phone number.Thank you.*

 

How to burn an ISO
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+to+burn+a+.iso&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
Use something like nero/alchohal 120, or you can use something like ISOBuster, rip the files out, and burn them to a dvd - would suggest using nero as it is the easiest -
Sounds like Dana shouldn't be working for MS - ALL of their OS install from CD/DVD that you can either A. boot to or B. run from within Windows -

 

wasn't there just a post about how to do a clean install with a upgrade version?

 

use a proper burning program instead of windows explorer.
Windows explorer broke the bootsector

Try imgburn
http://www.imgburn.com/

 

jpagel thanx!

the files came in a folder not in an iso image form.
i did a little bit research and learnt about what was missing from the burnt CD
if my memory doesnt fail me i think it was called boot sector.

 

Did you download the files one by one or as a single package?

 

that forum refers to an upgrade version purchased from a store shelf not the one i downloaded from windowsmarketplace.com

i am pretty sure once stock is sold out. the next batch of windows upgrade retail dvds microsoft would have fixed that bug. and it will just be like the non bootable one i downloaded

 

one by one but all was in one compressed folder.
so after dowloading it, i just extracted the contents just like a .zip file

 

ehm, what was the extension of the package? .iso or .bin?

 

repeat from post #5!

quoted from microsoftmarket place
"...
7) Can I burn a copy of the upgrade version of Windows Vista I have purchased?
>>While you cannot burn a copy of your upgrade version of Windows Vista from your PC, you are eligible to receive software fulfillment—a DVD or 5 CDs--from Microsoft (you pay only shipping and handling). You will be able to request your DVD or CD copy through out Windows Vista Fulfillment page beginning February 25th.
..."

http://windowsmarketplace.com/content.aspx?ctId=395&tabid=1

cheers ...

 

unless the package is a .iso or .bin/.cue to create an image, or the package includes the files to make the cd/dvd bootable you must made the cd/dvd bootable when you create the cd/dvd - .iso and .cue/.bin files normally make the cd/dvd bootable for you.
QHN - then why provide the download???

 

why not? one way of making fast bucks

again it is clearly stated on the site - this is to me a way for uncle bill to be sure that they can control how many upgrade licences did they sell and so forth
. real owner would get the dvd/cd after feb25, after a "fullfillment" (ha ha) period

cheers ...

 

They want you to install it via .exe (doesn't mean that you can't install) - all the core files are there though, all you need to do is make your cd/dvd bootable - They probably tell you that so you wont go reproducing cd's and selling them -

 

Great. I already have Vista installed. I will wait for the windows vista fulfilment starting on feb25 to order my DVD. I hope the copy microsoft will send to me by then will not be the fixed. fixed as in they might have repaired the bugs in the current retail vista upgrade dvd that allows you to boot from dvd and also install vista over vista to get a clean install

 

I got my copy of Vista via MSDN as an ISO and burned it with Nero. I had to go into the setup menu when booting up my computer to run from the CD drive, but all went well.

 

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-matrix.pl?upd_id=2487

did you read that.

sony is pathetic. all drivers should work on any version of windows be it starter, basic, premium, business, ultimate or enterprise or be it the N versions.

 

cheers ...

 

****er's