Re: Win XP clean install

From: Turbo (Turbo_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/07/04 

Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 08:43:01 -0800

I've removed the partition, set the CD drive as the first boot device, all I
get is a black screen with a message saying "PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT".

Please help.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> All Microsoft Windows XP installation CDs are bootable.
> Open your BIOS and set the CD Drive as the first boot
> device.
>
> HOW TO: Install Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941&Product=winxp
>
> The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
> to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
> Windows XP to partition and format your drive:
>
> NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
> devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.
>
> NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
> EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
> hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
> After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.
>
> 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".
>
> ===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
> ===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>
> 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
> 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
> 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
> Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
> partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.
>
> 5. Clean Install Windows XP
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
> [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
> 6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
> ==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
> and download the available "Critical Updates".
>
> 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
> of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
> available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
> and audio drivers.
>
> 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:
>
> How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Turbo" wrote:
>
> | I have an old hard drive that I have reformatted in order to perform a clean
> | install of Windows XP Home Edition. I am using a Windows 98 (2nd Edition)
> | floppy Startup Disk to boot the PC.
> | When I try to run Setup from the Win XP CDROM, I get a message saying "Setup
> | can not be run in DOS mode".
> | Can anyone advise me on how I can install Win XP in this situation?
> |
> | Many thanks.
>

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