Cannot install python under Win32

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> Hello, I have tried to install python 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 with the same
> error. The installer starts fine, but when it gets to the part that
> says "Status: Copying new files" it terminates with an error code of
> 2356.
> 
> Does anyone have a clue to what to do?

Run the installer with

msiexec /i <py.msi> /l*v py.log,

then study py.log to find out what went wrong.

Are you by any chance running the installer from a SUBSTed drive?

Regards,
Martin