Vista Ultimate problem

[j2k4]

I'm getting this message:

A Runtime Error has occurred,

Do you wish to Debug?

Line: 618

Error: 'null' is null or not an object

It then offers Microsoft Script Editor as the only debugging device, which then faults, with the message Cannot create Data Application Folder.

Wtf?

Can I fix it with my OEM Dell Vista disc?

[pifpaf]

try installing the latest security/bugfixes patches and sp1 if the OS is outdated.

[j2k4]

try installing the latest security/bugfixes patches and sp1 if the OS is outdated.

Right, but this is in aid of installing SP1.

I've been trying to sort this for several weeks; haven't actually done anything except scans, etc., in order to suss why I can't install it - the only indicator something is wrong system-wise is that sys /scanner runs to 43%, but won't complete.

SP1 doesn't show in updates for me, and I've DLed the multi-language-pack version, but to no avail.

This Run-Time thingie just came up out of the blue, so-to-speak.

[devilsadvocate]

Probably a silly question but have you tried http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...0921&x=15&y=14 ?

"Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is valid until March 18, 2009. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. "


Edit you might have to go through the location page first. http://support.microsoft.com/common/...4&gprid=500921

[j2k4]

Probably a silly question but have you tried http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...0921&x=15&y=14 ?

"Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 1 (SP1). This support for SP1 is valid until March 18, 2009. Chat and e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. "


Edit you might have to go through the location page first. http://support.microsoft.com/common/...4&gprid=500921

Ah - excellent.

I'll try that one later today, hopefully...be nice to find out they'd deal with an OE Dell system; I've heard such support only exists for OSs purchased stand-alone style, and these guys prefer you run to Dell, instead.

Since it's for SP1, however, it may just work.

Thanks.

[clocker]

Kev, you could always try making a slipstreamed vLite disc with SP1 integrated.
I used an OEM Dell Vista disk to do this and was successful- granted, I was not getting any runtime errors beforehand.

[j2k4]

Kev, you could always try making a slipstreamed vLite disc with SP1 integrated.
I used an OEM Dell Vista disk to do this and was successful- granted, I was not getting any runtime errors beforehand.

Well, I suppose I could try that if you've already done it with OEM.

What's vlite?

All I remember is nlite...

[clocker]

vLite is nLite for Vista, silly person.

Diabolical, indeed.

[j2k4]

vLite is nLite for Vista, silly person.

Diabolical, indeed.

I knew that.

Since about 1524, I knew that.

[devilsadvocate]

So did you get the problem fixed?