Re: Xp install problem



"Chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi,

I am attempting to install xp after fitting a new HDD following a
"failure" of the old one. I have removed all of the add-on pci cards so
the system is down to the bare bones required. I have been running this
version of XP with no problems for 3 years so I know the fault is not
with the version

When I reach the point during the install where the "install devices"
starts, I get the stop code 0x000000BE. Tried a few options but I cannot
seem to fix this problem. The HDD is the same size and make as the old
one.

Any advice would be appreciated

Regards

Change the bulb to blue to find me

Chris:
This is a shot-in-the-dark, but do you think it would be a good idea to
reinstall "all of the add-on pci cards" that you removed and then try to
install the XP OS onto your new HDD? Then see if you run into the same
problem that you describe?
Anna


"Chris" <chrisyork@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Anna,
Thanks for the reply but I am still getting the message on install > with
the cards back in. I have tried swapping the RAM module just in case it
may have been that but with no luck.

Any other thoughts ??

Regards
Chris


Chris:
Frequently when we've encountered that type of stop message during the XP
installation process it was because the OS was having difficulty with a
driver issue. In more than a few cases a second or even third try of
installing the OS completed without a hitch. I'll assume you've tried the
install a number of times but with the same results.

It could also be a hardware issue, particularly one involving defective
memory. But you've said you've replaced the RAM modules so we'll assume
that's not the problem. And we'll assume you've made no other hardware
changes other than the new HDD.

I note you've said you're replacing the HDD because of the "failure of the
old one". You're sure the original problem was with a defective HDD and no
other hardware or any other issue was involved?

Assuming it's not the HDD itself (we'll assume that the new HDD is
non-defective) it's hard to diagnose at this point what's causing this type
of problem.

Although you didn't say I'll assume you're working with a graphics/video
card. Does your motherboard support onboard graphics? If so, it would be
worthwhile to remove the graphics card, ensure your onboard graphics
capability is enabled and see if the install will succeed.

You're certain all your connections & configuration of components including
the new HDD are proper and your motherboard is properly seated? And, of
course, the old HDD is disconnected while you're attempting the XP install?
And all BIOS settings are proper for your configuration?
Anna


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