Cannot Install XP

ouxly40_at_hotmail.com
Date: 10/24/04 

Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 16:27:03 -0700

Had a perfectly running 98 and decided to upgrade to XP. After entering the
product key, it went to screen that said checking hardware. It never comes
out of that screen. Is there a log that would help me find out what the
problem is?

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