Re: Xp install problem

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smlunatick wrote:
On Feb 1, 12:47 pm, Chris <chrisy...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Anna wrote:
"Chris" <ch...@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
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- Hide quoted text -

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You should "limit" the drives to the new hard drive and the DVD / CD
drive that you will be using during the install. Disconnect every
externally connected add-ons(printer / hard drives / USB / high speed
Internet "modem" / network.)

If your hard drive and DVD / CD drives are on two different
connections, both may need to be set up as the "master" drive.
Hi,

I am using ultra ata cables the HDD and CD\DVD are set to cable select on different IDE channels never had a problem before.

Regards
Chris

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