Re: setup cannot copy file

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Actually, I started over and the second time I tried I had no problems! Go
figure. Thanks anyway.

"LsuEdu@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" wrote:

> Have you tested by booting on a bootable floppy and use the DOS comand to
> copy that file?
>
> xcopy e:\i386\wmpvis*.* c:\temp
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> "stacy" <stacy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:33AB599F-AEB7-4445-A8B1-CAA819BAF84E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I am doing a clean install of XP pro. During "Installing Start menu
> >items",
> > I get an error message:
> >
> > Setup cannot copy the file wmpvis.dl_.
> >
> > Ensure that the disk labeled Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 CD is
> > in
> > the drive selected below, or provide the location where the file can be
> > found.
> >
> > Copy files from:
> > E:\i386
> >
> > I have cleaned the CD and made sure there were no scratches or smudges.
> > Still get the error message. What else can I do?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
>
>
.

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