Error:
Caught exception while gathering data about network adapters. [ERROR=2]
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Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : The parameter is incorrect.
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Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.
The parameter is incorrect.
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Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : The parameter is incorrect.
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Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.
The parameter is incorrect.
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I think its the controls.man file...missing or corrupt?
2006-10-24 01:01:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
It's actually telling you whats causing the error. It's trying to install something but can't.
As it gives this error while gathering info about network adaptors then I guess it's that, that it can't install.
If the adaptor is a PCI device try removing it before attempting to install XP.
By the way, win XP can handle FAT 32 as well as NTFS
To be on the safe side, also try removing any PCI devices and only use one hard drive (if you have more than one). Also, have only one ram module installed (if you have more than one). Then install them again after win xp is installed.
2006-10-24 01:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by jhol3368 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've tried several times (more than 3) to install XP over the top of 98 then the files that are causing the exception are actually already on the hard drive and cannot be overwritten by the setup. 2 things you can try to resolve this issue.
1) try installing the upgrade after booting into 98. Boot up normally without the disc and then after 98 is loaded then try running the upgrade. If that doesn't work then
2) backup all the files you want to keep (documents, music files, etc.) onto either a separate hard drive, CD, or whatever. and then boot up with the disc in the drive and select to install new rather than upgrade, (this will format your hard drive) you will need the 98 disc to verify if this is an upgrade version of XP if its a full version the you shouldn't have any problems.
You could also just format the hard drive using the utility for the hard drive you have (maxtor, seagate, western digital) all the manufacturers have their own utilities available to reformat your hard drive.
2006-10-24 01:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Helping Since 1969 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two possibilities: You have a bad CD or you did not format before installing XP. I assume this is a valid XP CD? If so, call Microsoft and have them send you another.
Since you have already tried the upgrade and failed, I assume you do not have any OS on your hard drive. Get yourself a bootable DOS disk and backup your data files (burn to CD using DOS based burning program - search for it); then format the C drive. Look for any errors when the format is done. THEN, pull out the DOS disk and reboot from the XP CD (make sure your BIOS is setup to do this) and again format, but select NTFS.
OS upgrades are just not reliable. I always recommend a clean install.
2006-10-24 01:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will erase all previous files - save what you want in yahoo breifcase & photo storage. If you know of somewhere else to store them online use it.
Insert CD , Boot from CD (may need to change boot order in Bios)
Windows XP starts loading
After it is done loading drivers it will ask if you want to Repair or Install fresh
Delete Partition -(unless your drive is big enough to hold Win98 & WinXP then you can keep both Operating systems by creating a new partition and installing XP on the newly created partition)
Specs: Pentium III/866, 128MB SDRAM, 32MB nVidia GeForce2 GTS graphics, 19.5GB hard drive, CD-RW
If this is your hard drive size 19.5gb I wouldnt install both systems.
Verify Delete Partition-
Format New Partition -
Windows Installs
If you are unsure if your XP disc is any good I wouldnt bother trying these procedures unless you have the Dell restore disc for Win98.
2006-10-24 01:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by CityGirl70 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should have most, if not all of your drivers and should have everything pre-installed when you first start-up. Windows 98 SE wasn't as good at the installation of needed drivers when you first loaded it. With Windows XP, I rarely have to go and search for drivers on components, just the occasional webcam or MP3 player. I advise against doing an upgrade as versus a fresh install if you can. Backup your data and do a clean install. (With your laptop, I'd only go to Win2K myself, but that's just me)
2016-05-22 05:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ivette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you try and upgrade from win 98 to XP Pro..
try and see on the "control panel" the "add/remove hardware" section to see if the network adapter has been enabled.. and also try and roll back the driver by clicking onto its "properties" then go to the "driver" section. Afterwards you should "restart" windows for it to take effect. There could also be other problems on why you're unable to upgrade.. check your firewall settings, your disk space available and traces of previous installations/upgrades that might be on the system if you have attempted to install on it, and or have conflicting softwares on your system.
Best bet is to lookup info on the official Microsoft website, as they have all the answers.
2006-10-24 01:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most likely a corrupt CD. Disable the network device in the bios and see if it works.
2006-10-24 12:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by John T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't upgrade, it won't work...if you want to upgrade delete windows 98, format hd and install XP from bootable CD, Windows 98 uses FAT32 file system and Windows XP uses NTFS, you can't install it within windows 98
2006-10-24 01:08:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any network adaptors if so remove them and try again if the problem continues make sure that the disk is not marked and make syure you also got it from a microsft shop (Pcworld)
2006-10-24 01:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by a_n_d_r_e_w.g_i_b_s_o_n 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I should format your hard disk put you boot disk in the computer then format C:/ it will then format go to your bios then set your computer to boot from CDrom first pop in your XP CD and restart then Bingo
2006-10-24 02:36:14 · answer #10 · answered by john n 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋