OEM Clean Install Error

I'm building a new P4 3.0 computer and bought an XP Pro
SP2 OEM License and CD. During setup, I keep getting a
Fatal Error that states:

"An error has been encountered that prevents Setup from
continuing. One of the components that Windows needes to
continue Setup could not be installed. Incorrect
function. Press OK to view the Setup log file."

The Setup log file says:

SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file "E:\I386
\ASMS\60\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROLS\CONTROLS.MAN" on
line 5.

Error: Installation Failed: E:\I386\ASMS. Error message:
Incorrect Function

Fatal Error

One of the components that Windows needes to continue
setup could not e installed. Incorrect Function

Since this is a clean install on new hardware with a
licensed OEM disk, this shouldn't be happening! Anyone
have any suggestions what I can do to get around this? I
don't have a previous version of the OS or a boot
disk...just the copy of XP I bought with the new hardware.

Examine the Windows XP CD and make sure it is absolutely "pristine clean"
with no scratches, fingerprints or smudges. Use a mild non-ammonia based
household cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean it. Make sure you only
use the original Windows XP Pro installation CD with the holographic design
and not a burned copy.

"Manifest Parse Invalid at the Top Level of the Document" Error Message When
You Try to Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...1&Product=winxp

"The file 'Asms' on Windows XP Professional CD-ROM is needed" error message
when you install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...5&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/sec...ct/default.aspx

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"G.Kosbab" wrote:

| I'm building a new P4 3.0 computer and bought an XP Pro
| SP2 OEM License and CD. During setup, I keep getting a
| Fatal Error that states:
|
| "An error has been encountered that prevents Setup from
| continuing. One of the components that Windows needes to
| continue Setup could not be installed. Incorrect
| function. Press OK to view the Setup log file."
|
| The Setup log file says:
|
| SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file "E:\I386
| \ASMS\60\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROLS\CONTROLS.MAN" on
| line 5.
|
| Error: Installation Failed: E:\I386\ASMS. Error message:
| Incorrect Function
|
| Fatal Error
|
| One of the components that Windows needes to continue
| setup could not e installed. Incorrect Function
|
| Since this is a clean install on new hardware with a
| licensed OEM disk, this shouldn't be happening! Anyone
| have any suggestions what I can do to get around this? I
| don't have a previous version of the OS or a boot
| disk...just the copy of XP I bought with the new hardware.