Re: Formating problems
From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 01/09/05
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Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 06:49:32 -0800
Matt wrote:
> I reformated my computer, i went to re-install windows xp it would let
> me. During when it copies the files from the cd to my computer its
> would get suck at the file " Driver.cab " i know thats a major file
> you need to complete the installion but it would let copy it, i tryed
> many time re-doing the installing procese but its the same problem
> each time, my freinds say i would have to copy it over maualy but i do
> not know how to do that, is there any way that i can install widows xp
> with out that problem???????????
Usually difficulties in installing an operating system stem from
hardware failures, with the RAM being the first thing to check. Make
sure you do not have any peripherals attached while you are doing an
install, also.
To run a RAM test, I like memtest86+ from www.memtest.org. Obviously
you'll need to get this from a working machine with an Internet
connection. If that machine has a cd burner and third-party burning
software, you can download the .iso to make a bootable cd. Otherwise,
download the precompiled Windows binary to make a bootable floppy. Then
boot your own pc with the media you made. The test will run
immediately. If you get errors, replace the RAM.
If the RAM tests fine, then run a test on the hard drive with a
diagnostic utility downloaded from the drive mftr.'s website.
Malke
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