You cannot install a Windows operating system from the MSDN DVD (873308)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN)

SYMPTOMS

You cannot install a Microsoft Windows operating system from the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) DVD.

CAUSE

The operating system installers on the MSDN DVD use some shared files to complete the installation process. These shared files must already be present in specific folders on the computer. However, these files are not present if the computer does not already have a Windows operating system installed.

RESOLUTION

To install a Windows operating system from the MSDN DVD, one of the following must be true:
  • The computer has a Windows operating system installed.
  • The computer is configured to start from a DVD.

MORE INFORMATION

You may also experience similar problem if you try to install a Windows operating system by using a CD-ROM that was created by using the source files from the MSDN DVD.

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

304663 Microsoft Office XP Developer provided in the MSDN DVD subscription installation fails

315031 Cannot upgrade with the MSDN version of Windows XP

302520 You cannot install the MSDN version of Windows 2000 using Setup Boot Disks

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/20/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kbsetup kbPreInstall kbprb KB873308 kbAudDeveloper
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