Where exactly in the process does it freeze?
1.) On the screen asking you to enter the product key.
2.) Choosing the partition.
3.) Copying Windows Files.
4.) Expanding files (before restart).
5.) Expanding files (after restart).
6.) Installing features.
7.) Installing updates.
8. Completing installation.
9.) During setup.
Activation does not occur until after Vista is installed and set up...in the first stage of the installation you have to enter the product key but it's just comparing it against the internal algorithm to ensure validity before proceeding.
John
Did RC1 Frezze during installation or is it done installing. I do not know.
I have the key in correctly It would not let me activate RC1. I also have the check in Automaticly activate Windows When I am on line I know I am online because it did the Vista RC1 updates.
I still have it runnig the moment waiting for a quick respone please
Wendell H

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