Windows XP Doesnt Install

Discussion in 'Software' started by funkysensubean, Oct 5, 2004.

  1. funkysensubean

    funkysensubean Private E-2

    i always experience this problem with my Compaq Computer (it has no BIOS). I let the Windows XP SP1 CD copy the necessary files, and then it says that it will resume installation after restarting. However, after it restarts, it deletes the previously copied files, and copies the same necessary again, then it restarts. Its a never ending cycle. However it sometimes works. like i had this problem before, but sometimes i get lucky and it resumes installation. how do i make it install?

    This is what i get when i let the windows XP CD copy the files to the computer, and i let it reboot. I also took the CD out after it finished copying
    http://img90.exs.cx/img90/5289/IMG_1437.jpg

    I would like to point out this is what i get when i boot the computer with the CD inside. at first it says "Press any Key to boot from CD", but if i dont push anything, it brings an error message
    http://img90.exs.cx/img90/3887/IMG_1436.jpg
     
  2. Hipster Doofus

    Hipster Doofus MajorGeek

    Looks like there is something wrong with the slipstreamed xp cd. Try the original & see how you go.

    Also you don't take the cd out. Leave it in till you get to windows. Could explain the error you are getting......no disk = disk error.
     
  3. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    Set the HD to boot before the CDROM in the BIOS-it has one, somewhere.
     
  4. funkysensubean

    funkysensubean Private E-2

    the first picture shows what happens when i remove the CD right after the the copying

    Slipstreamed? I get the 2nd picture if i leave it in.

    i dont have a bios
     
  5. Hipster Doofus

    Hipster Doofus MajorGeek

    Slipstreamed = Original XP with SP1 added.

    Seems you have the official xp sp1 from MS.

    Anyway try opening the case & check all the connections to the CD Rom, both ends. Something might be lose. Could also be a faulty CD Rom. You can pick them up for next to nothing these days.

    Edit: Give the disk a good clean.
     

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