The SAS 9.1.3 installation on MS Vista systems requires use the Microsoft Vista Program Compatibility Wizard which is available as part of the 32-bit editions of Vista Business, Vista Enterprise, or Vista Ultimate. Use the link below rather than the instructions on the installation DVD or CD to invoke the SAS 9.1.3 installation using the MS Vista Program Compatibility Wizard:
http://support.sas.com/techsup/unotes/SN/020/020595.html
For information on hardware/software requirements and compatibility of SAS with MS Windows Vista systems, see:
http://support.sas.com/techsup/pcn/vista.html
Note:
Some SAS products (for example, Enterprise Guide and Enterprise Miner) are not currently supported on
MS Windows Vista systems.