Re: New Install of XP problem
From: vbaron (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/29/04
- Next message: Bill: "virtual memory is low"
- Previous message: Greg: "Re: create a local account dos command(s)?"
- In reply to: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Next in thread: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Reply: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ]
Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 13:21:06 -0700
No luck. I do not have to press a key to boot from CD when it starts up. Also the boot order is DVD/CD followed by the HD. Apparently XP is installing some files to the HD because when it goes to format the HD again on after rebooting it asks whether to do a quick format, a full format or use the existing format. If I choose the existing format it notifies me that an existing /Windows directory exists and will be overwritten. I have tried different combinations to no avail.
----- Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote: -----
On subsequent reboots, do NOT press a key to boot to CDROM.
Also be sure the hard drive is a boot device in the BIOS, preferably
#2 with CDROM being #1.
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"vbaron" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:602EB47C-EEF2-4ED5-AC88-34C2F0EC87E7@microsoft.com...
> I am setting up a new PC and installing XP on a new hard drive
(Western Digital 120Gb)
> The setup program starts up, loads drivers, prompts me to format the
drive (which i do) Then it continues to install by re-booting the
system, upon which it starts the installation cycle (format, reboot)
all over again, and again, and again.
>> The system is a P4 2.8Ghz with 512 Mb - the boot CD is a DVD/CD
drive.
>> Any help?
- Next message: Bill: "virtual memory is low"
- Previous message: Greg: "Re: create a local account dos command(s)?"
- In reply to: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Next in thread: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Reply: Jupiter Jones [MVP]: "Re: New Install of XP problem"
- Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ]
Relevant Pages
|
