Re: Xp install problem

Anna wrote:
"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


Anna wrote:>>>> 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 news:47A35B22.6010909@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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


Anna wrote:
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



"Chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:47A403BD.3090506@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anna
Thanks for your informative reply, The old HDD had been infected by a rather bad virus picked up by a young family member who has been suitably admonished for their behaviour. I could have reformatted the old drive but took the opportunity to increase the drive size and had intented to take some files that I need off the old drive reformat it and use it as a slave. At the moment it is not connected.
You are right in your assumption that my motherboard has no onboard grapics and have an AGP installed. I have taken all the connections off and re-connected them.
The only change I made was that the USB keyboard was connected via a PS\2 adapter as I could not change the boot order without doing that. I have since changed the bios setting to allow it to control the keyboard instead of the OS.
I thought I had solved the problem as the installation now installed all of the device drivers and carried on right through to installing the start menu when it threw up the same stop message. I now have no hair and a sleepless night behind me.
Regards
Chris


Chris:
Well since you have a "clean" old HDD, might it be worthwhile to see if you can fresh-install the XP OS onto that HDD, just as a test?

Assuming the same problem, is there any chance you can get your hands on another graphics/card to replace your present one?

You mentioned that at least at one point you were able to boot to a Desktop following the XP install process. Was this after repeated installation attempts?

But you weren't able to access Device Manager at that point were you? That stop message came up immediately after booting to a desktop, yes?

I'm not sure I understand your keyboard reference. Of what relevance is this? Why is boot order of some significance in this current situation? You're presently working with a single HDD, are you not?
Anna


Anna,

Thanks for the reply, I do not have a "clean old" HDD, it is still virus infected. I intended to add it in as a slave after I installed the
XP OS onto the new HDD, take the files off that I require, and then refomat it and use it as extra storage.

Unfortunatly I do not have a spare graphics card.

I have never got as far as being able to view the desktop, the stop message has always cut in before windows has finalised.

The USB keyboard refused to respond when I wanted to access the bios so I used the PS2 adapter to allow me to set the CD|DVD drive as the first boot option.

I confirm that I am only using one HDD drive, fresh out of the box Seagate 250GB.

Hope this clears any grey areas

Regards
Chris
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