XP.....o.k. but how long?

Discussion in 'Software' started by rabhrab, Jan 29, 2011.

  1. rabhrab

    rabhrab Private E-2

    I have started my attempt at reinstalling XP, but I've been looking at the blue screen 'Welcome to Setup' for about fifteen minutes. I have preesed Enter to 'set up Windows XP now' but nothing appears to be happening. Is this normal? If so, how long before I see progress? Thanks.:-o
     
    Last edited: Jan 29, 2011
  2. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    My guess is the setup program is not recognizing your USB keyboard. If you are using a USB keyboard do you have one of the older ps/2 types?
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    No not normal as you should see activity pretty much instantly, one thing that maybe the issue is that you did not install the SATA/RAID drivers earlier in the install process by pressing F6 to install additional drivers, as many new motherboards and if your using a SATA HDD need.

    We will need some hardware specs as in your motherboard make and model to know if SATA/RAID drivers are needed?

    Also is this Windows CD an original or a burned backup copy? as sometimes a backup copy maybe corrupt so use the original.
     
  4. rabhrab

    rabhrab Private E-2

    Thanks, but it is now making proress! I'll likely been back asking further (stupid) questions.
     

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