I'm trying to reinstall it after having Linux on it. It shuts down when it gets to the setup files being copied, it shuts down. What can I do? I've tried several times
2007-06-08 13:00:12 · 4 answers · asked by Jim 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
stopped at 38%, and it's a Dell Inspiron 1000 if that matters
2007-06-08 13:01:46 · update #1
well I can't use a dell recovery CD because I don't have one. I'm using a generic Windows XP disk. Also it's Home Edition.
2007-06-08 13:07:41 · update #2
I wish i could help but here is a guess maybe its the fact that u dont have enouhg memory??????/ Oh and by the way CUTE avatar!!!!!!!!
Love,
Kayla
2007-06-08 13:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean you are using the Dell Recovery disks or a generic XP Installation CD? You MUST use the Dell disks.
Please re-post with specific details. Then we can help.
2007-06-08 20:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can go to Maxtor.com and download "PowerMax 4.23" to a floppy disc. Then insert the floppy disc into you pc when you start or re-boot. Follow the instructions and it will erase ALL or your hard drive and you can re-install Windows or another system like Linux.
WARNING: This will erase everything on your hard drive, so use it only if you do not want to save anything on it.
Good Luck,
Ed
2007-06-08 20:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you delete all the partitions and make a new partition on the drive and format in ntfs before trying to go on with the install
2007-06-08 20:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by D McC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋