(If setup becomes non-responsive or does not complete), do a Cold Boot
(reset the machine) > Start the computer, when the Windows Boot Manager is
displayed, select Windows Setup press F8 on your keyboard and setup should
continue.

If you are upgrading/clean install, as noted, disable any external or USB
based devices you might have attached to the computer. Also, disable any
Security software before launching setup and ensure that you meet the
minimum system requirements for Windows Vista.

Turn Off Serial Key Devices: Windows Vista does not support Serial Key
devices. If you are upgrading and you currently use Serial Keys with an
alternative input device, you must turn off Serial Keys and install another
input option before the upgrade. To turn off Serial Keys in Windows XP, open
Accessibility Options in Control Panel. For more information, go to the
Microsoft Accessibility website ([url]http://www.microsoft.com/enable[/url]).
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Andre
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"DMD31842" <ddavidson7@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:6f4f14e2-15d1-4893-94ff-497ba0ae4f5c@f3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>I have a Dell Dimension and the Upgrade Advisor says I can install
> Vistal. I purchased the Vista Ultimate CD from a retailer and every
> time I try to upgrade it fails at the end. I have tried several times,
> disconnecting everything, etc. Would it be different if I purchased
> the Dell Vista CD? Is there anything else I can do? Thanks![/color]