I am trying to install XP (Pro or Home) on my computer and it keeps locking up during the copying of setup files to the hard drive. I have tried 2 different cd drives and I have tried 2 different hard drives. I have also tried to use 2 different CDs. Help me please.
2006-09-20 11:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by jasonb_77 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
'cause it's buggy and it sucks.
2006-09-20 11:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by ndtaya 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try repartitioning the machine by going into the boot menue when the computer truns on and try to boot it from the cd if you have a windows xp cd
(to do this you have to delete you previous partition)
and i would recomend getting windows xp home edition they cost up to $60 now i could be wrong
and just so you know i heard that you can't just format the machine to work with windows i seen mac os x panther edition cds for about $70 if your interested you can check that out i mean mac is a little better than windows since it's less vulneriable to viruses
2006-09-20 11:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by macgyver 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you brought the cd from a store, there should be a number there on the box or on the instruction paper. Call them, they can help you install the cd or tell you what the problem is.
2006-09-20 11:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by Diamond D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your computer is not compatable for Windows XP. It does not reach the standard qualifications.
2006-09-20 12:00:46 · answer #4 · answered by Slider 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you tell us more about your pc.Is very old and is the harddrive large enough?
2006-09-20 12:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try 98
2006-09-20 11:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.baycongroup.com/windows_xp/index.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/upgrade.mspx
2006-09-20 12:06:48 · answer #7 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋