Re: Re-install XP Pro

Greetings agrajag99,

Have you tried checking the CD for scratches or any damages. Try using the
CD on a different computer and repeat the same process. If it works, then
there might be something wrong with your CD ROM drive. However, if it
doesn't work, there might be a problem with your hard disk.

Best of Luck,
Jose Francisco
www.xpsource.com

"agrajag99" <agrajag99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> To clear out all the accumulated junk etc I wish to re-install XP Pro
> (Academic Upgrade) to its original partition and start afresh. All
> programs are backed up and ready for re-install. BIOS is set to boot
> from CD ROM. When I start I get the message along the lines of "Setup
> is inspecting your hardware" then it stops loading. Power light is on
> and the HD light is on constantly but I dont think the disk spins.
> Setup is HD0 80gig partitioned to 2x40 gig partitions
> First partition XP Pro, second is Xandros Pro
> Second HD - HD1 40gig single partition XP Home. Could it be that the
> CDROM install disk is not accepted because currently XPPro is SP2 and
> the disc is only SP1? I have noticed when trying to install OSes via
> VMware the message shown says something like "Install OS is older than
> the current OS- Set-up will be disabled!"
> Can anyone put me on the right path for this re-install please?
>
> ross


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