I formatted my system & started to install a fresh copy of Windows XP SP2. It started, I deleted previous setup after rebooting system then started to install a fresh one but after some installation, system restarted 3-4 times and I got frustrated. Then, I closed the system and on next day again tried to install the same. I started the system then I found that it stops there where it was last night, so I thought I can install now but whenever I do formalety like it asked by installation (i.e. filling of computer name, setup keys etc.) the computer restarts again and after that time it doesn't show anything neither it boots.
And, now from that time whenever I've inserted many bootable discs but always I got a message that " this disc has an error and setup can't continue, press any key to exit " & this error comes when setup installing Kernel Debugger Files.
I would like to add more that my bootable disc is good & I've done the formatting many times. Please help me in any way.
2007-12-24 08:27:16 · 4 answers · asked by Vishwa 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The fact that it starts to boot and partially loads would indicate that the BIOS is OK ... I had a similar problem a few years ago and it was a faulty stick of RAM that was the culprit ... when the installation reached a certain point it put maximum load on the Ram and would just fail ... Try reseating your Ram or if you have 2 sticks of Ram try taking one out and try reloading Windows ... no guarantees but it does sound similar to the prob I had
2007-12-24 08:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jack K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably left the start up files on the drive. You'll need to delete the partition, and then format. Make sure to reboot after each step, or it won't work.
Make sure all partitions are deleted, sometimes a computer will have a small partition with the set up files on it. This will stop the process too.
2007-12-24 17:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by computer doctor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that your computer is simply too old to handle XP. It may be time to invest in a new computer. I would reccomend www.microspectpc.com. You'll get great deals and they are very good about getting exactly what you want and keeping costs down.
2007-12-24 16:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here for help
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/index.php
2007-12-24 16:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋