Re: Invalid BOOT.ini

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I have been to those sites and I have not touched anything after the install.
The only problem is that after it goes through the Install process and does
the "Your computer will reboot after 15 seconds", The option "Press any key
to boot from CD..." doesn't even appear. It goes directly to the setup
process again.




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Do not hit "any key" when XP's setup reboots the first time.
> XP setup will reboot on its own. In other words, ignore the
> message to press "any key" to boot from your CD Drive the
> first time setup reboots on its own.
>
> Windows XP Setup Restarts the Setup Program When Your Computer Restarts
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;826976
>
> How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Chris" wrote:
>
> | I have an OEM version of Windows XP Professional that I recieved when I
> | purchased my Gateway a few years back. Recently, I have completely upgraded
> | my computer including a new motherboard, processor, hard drive, etc. And I
> | recieved a new Product Registration key from Microsoft so that I don't have
> | to buy a new version of Windows XP Professional. Here is my problem...
> |
> | I have a 250GB Hard Drive and I used Western Digital's Data Lifeguard Tools
> | 11 Tools to allow Windows to recognize all 250GB and break the 24-bit
> | barrier. When I install Windows XP Pro, it goes through the format and the
> | file setup fine (as far as I know) and then when it goes to boot, it goes
> | right back into the Setup Config...it doesn't go on to install Windows. When
> | the disk is taken out it just continually restarts and claims that there is
> | an invalid BOOT.INI.
> |
> | I have tried completely writing zeros to the hard drive and then installing,
> | didn't work. I think I have formatted my hard drive a total of 5 times and
> | tried to install Windows at least 10 times. I have gone through every
> | possible angle I could think of.
> |
> | Someone please help!
> |
> | Thanks,
> | -Chris
>
.

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