sp2 issue: InstallShield not working, any help?

[Denaes]

This is my error, which is the very last screen/step on InstallShield Wizard:

The wizard was interrupted before <Program Name> could be completely installed.

The system has not been modified. To install this program at a later time, run the installation again.

First I was trying to install a silly application. I installed, didnt pay attention and it wasnt there. I tried again and it wasnt there. The third time I actually read the message. Oh well, silly application has a messed up installation file or something.

Just a few minutes ago I realized I needed the sourcecode for "Developing Microsoft .NET Controls with VB.Net". This is a case were MS cheaped out and didnt give a CD. I went to the website and downloaded the file.

Its also "InstallShield". Ok, thats annoying. its just source code. a zip file or zip exe would have been fine.

So I run the "installer" and I get the same **** message!?

This time its more annoying because Im starting a project and I wanted to look over some of the completed compiled projects as a refresher on components.

I havnt really found anything on google about this. This might just move up my Reformat and install XP schedule... or I might try a repair, though Im not sure how XP sp1 would repair XP sp2 very well.

 

[Denaes]

Never Mind

I reformatted and reinstalled since then. XP sp1 again.

Good turnover time on that install.

Randomly XP never asked for my OEM number even after Id reformatted my hard drive.

XP must put settings in the Bios. I know Macromedia does with their Studio 2004.

 

[irasmith]

I would tend to agree with you about XP putting settings in the BIOS.

With my recent hard drive crash, I fully expected to be prompted for such information when I first powered the machine up after installing the new hard drive and beginning to re-load the operating system. I was never prompted and the re-load went off without a hitch.

Not that I am complaining about the way it worked, actually I was quite happy to see the re-load go so smoothly after having my nerves racked by the hard drive going out in the first place.

 

[Getox]

SP2 has bugs dont it?
thats what i heard from the tech guys at my uncles shop
they had lots of people callin them about SP2 problems..

 

[irasmith]

SP2 doesnt have any bugs that I know of or have heard about.

The big matter with SP2 is that depending in part on your hardware vendor and such, you may have to obtain updates from them first or other types of pre-planning before installing SP2.

I had the unfortunate luck of having my hard drive go out just a day after I first applied SP2. Initially I thought it was some type of conflict among softare or drivers or some such type of thing, but as I looked into it more I sadly found that my hard drive had just decided to up and go out on me.

Once I purchased a new hard drive, reloaded my software just as things were before applying SP2, then installing SP2, everything has been moving right along just fine for me.

Hope this helps.

 

[bri189a]

SP2 hasnt caused me any problems with any of my 3 machines. And everytime Ive reinstalled XP Im always prompted to enter the key, on any of the 3 machines, BIOS isnt simply written to either from what I know...I mean to upgrade BIOS you usually need to have a floppy disk from the manufacturer that does it. Im curious how thats done and why your Windows version doesnt ask for that information on re-install. Something I think Ill research when I have free time (which is never)

 

[Denaes]

SP2 hasnt caused me any problems with any of my 3 machines. And everytime Ive reinstalled XP Im always prompted to enter the key, on any of the 3 machines, BIOS isnt simply written to either from what I know...I mean to upgrade BIOS you usually need to have a floppy disk from the manufacturer that does it. Im curious how thats done and why your Windows version doesnt ask for that information on re-install. Something I think Ill research when I have free time (which is never)

I have no clue how XP does it.

In my case it might be because I have a Dell machine using a Dell Bios and Im using the Dell XP disk. But I have been asked for it before.

Recently I applied a Bios upgrade (about 6 months ago), could it be that Dell creates a receptical for the OEM number to make things easier?

On another note, I installed a 30 day trial of Macromedia Flash 2004 Professional and at a later point had to reformat. Whiped all my drives clean.

I went to install another 30 day trial and it told me that my time was up on X date, which was before I reformatted my machine! Might have done that over the internet or something

 

[irasmith]

I too have a Dell, in my case a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop machine.

When I had to reload XP after replacing the hard drive, I used my Dell XP Professional cd that came with my Dell machine.

Like you, not really worried about how it worked, just noted that it did something different than I thought it would. But certainly not complaining as Im back up and running just fine now which is what really matters to me

 

[bri189a]

Dell some tricky things. Did you know if you have a Bios password set and you forget it and you call them up and give them some information they can reset it for you? They have a lot of back doors built into their systems...Ive learned this as a network administrator. This is why I build my own machines. I only trust myself.

 

[Denaes]

Dell some tricky things. Did you know if you have a Bios password set and you forget it and you call them up and give them some information they can reset it for you? They have a lot of back doors built into their systems...Ive learned this as a network administrator. This is why I build my own machines. I only trust myself.

I build my own desktops, but I dont think Id have a good clue on building an optimized laptop what with all the drives and perriphials built in at different sizes.

At best Id be lucky to get a 100% functional laptop which worked, let alone worry about good prices or super value enhancement.