Re: XP Pro Upgrade Install Problems

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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/07/04 

Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 21:00:11 -0700

Rod wrote:
> Hey there,
>
> Upgrading XP Home to XP Pro. I get a "Setup cannot copy the file
> xxxxxxx.DL_" error. I have the latest version of XP Pro with service pack 2.
> I can browse to the file and see the file but it continues to fail. I have
> checked the disk and followed Microsoft's wonderful hints and none worked.
> Any help would be appreciated.

     Problems copying files or corrupted files during installation are
most often caused by defective or sub-standard hardware; in order of
likelihood, either RAM, the hard drive, or the motherboard. On much
less frequent occasions, a bad CD or defective CD drive can also cause
this. 

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