Re: XP Home OEM Install

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From: Scott (Scott_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/04/04 

Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 18:31:01 -0800

Problem solved...thanks for the help!

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> You have verified CDROM is a boot device before hard drive?
> Is the Windows XP CD a genuine Microsoft CD and not a burned copy?
> Try a different Windows XP CD.
> Try a different CD drive.
>
> If you have a basic problem such as this, you should find the source
> as well as solution before continuing.
>
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:47B88189-FB48-4941-B069-D1808AD65A73@microsoft.com...
> > When I try to boot from the XP CD, I get a message that no OS could
> > be found.
> > Any ideas about that. Could it be problem with my copy of XP Home?
> >
> > "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Scott;
> >> Are you using the correct CDs?
> >> There are several sets depending on exactly what type of CD you
> >> have:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310994
> >>
> >> Also you should not need the CDs since all Windows XP CDs are
> >> bootable:
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> >> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:61EAECAF-939D-43FD-BCEF-70D78DBE6A34@microsoft.com...
> >> >I am attempting to install an OEM version of Windows XP Home on a
> >> >new
> >> >system.
> >> > I have created the 6 floppy disks to initialize installation. I
> >> > have loaded
> >> > those six disks and I am prompted to put the XP Home CD into the
> >> > CD
> >> > drive.
> >> > When I put the CD in, install begins and then I get the following
> >> > message:
> >> > "The following value in the .SIF file used by setup is corrupted
> >> > or
> >> > missing.
> >> > Value 0 on the line in section [SourceDisksFiles] with key
> >> > "SP2.cab." Setup
> >> > cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3." How can I fix this
> >> > problem and
> >> > install my copy of XP Home?
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

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