Re: XP won't install, missing files on CD? BSOD



"Geoffw" wrote

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thanks Rock,

will try as Bruce suggestion, ram is looking most likely at
stage, will try memtest and 1 stick at a time.

Ok, post back the outcome if you can.

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Rock [MVP - User/Shell]
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