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


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
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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


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
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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


Anna wrote:
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


"Chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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


Chris:
Yes it does.

Since you had previously indicated that (apparently) at least one of your XP
installation attempts had resulted in "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 assumed you had at least arrived at a Desktop since you were
able to (apparently) access the Start menu.

In any event...

You obviously have access to another PC. Is there any chance of connecting
your old HDD to that PC, copy whatever files you need; then using Disk
Management delete any & all partitions on that HDD; then install the HDD in
the problem machine and try a fresh install of the XP OS as previously
suggested?

I really don't know what to suggest at this point. Do you think there's any
possibility that you could be dealing with a defective XP installation CD?
It's been such a rare occurrence in our experience (other than an obviously
physically damaged disk) that we ordinarily discount that possibility as the
cause of a problem similar to the one you're experiencing. Any chance on
getting your hands on another XP installation CD of the same version?

The only other thing that comes to mind - and this is a long-shot - is to
start from the beginning so to speak...

Power-off the machine and just have installed your motherboard,
CPU/heatsink, RAM modules, graphics card, keyboard & mouse, and of course
your power supply.

No floppy disk drive, no HDD, no optical drive. No other peripherals
connected.

Carefully ensure that all connections are proper & secure. Especially check
to determine the motherboard is properly seated and no indication that it
might be shorting out.

Power on the system. Presumably you'll get a screen display with no untoward
error messages from the system.

Assuming all seems well at this point, access your BIOS and review your BIOS
settings to ensure all looks OK there. Keep the system running for some
time - at least an hour or so to determine that it's stable.

All this will probably be a waste of time since it doesn't appear to be a
hardware issue (with the possible exception of a defective HDD and even that
seems remote) from your description of the problem. But it's another
"shot-in-the-dark".
Anna


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