PythonWin is not installing correctly on Windows Vista

Description

The installation of PythonWin on Windows Vista is producing error messages:

"Could not create key
python32-py2.4"

"Could not set key value
Python2.4 pywin32-207"

"Could not set key value
C:\Python24\\Removepywin32.exe -u C:\Python24\\pywin32-wininst.log"

The installation appears to run after clicking 'OK' through these messages, but after the installation is complete, the program is not available from the program list.

Cause

Vista Security Settings does not allow items to be installed easily.

Solution or Workaround

Note:
It is suggested to remove any pre-existing or partial installations of PythonWin before attempting to install it again.

1. Open the Installation DVD and navigate to the PythonWin folder. It is located under the Desktop folder of the installation DVD.
2. Step through the installation program.
3. After the installation is complete, click the Start Button and navigate to Programs and verify that the PythonWin program is available in the Python 2.x directory.
   
   

   Note:
   ArcGIS 9.1 - Python 2.1 Directory
   ArcGIS 9.2 - Python 2.4 Directory
   ArcGIS 9.3/9.3.1 - Python 2.5 Directory