Fatal error for Windows XP Installation -- Syntax error in manifes

[notoftenonline]

Hi,

I am trying to install Windows XP on my custom desktop, but always got a
Fatal Error as below.
"SXS.DLL:Syntax error in manifest or policy file
"D:\I386\asms\10\msft\windows\gdiplus\gdiplus.man" on line 4.

Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : A Component's file does
not match the verification information presentin the component manifest.

Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be
installed."

I have tried many times, and always got the same error. Anyone can help me
on it? Thanks in advance.

 

[Mayank Gupta]

Hi,

I am trying to install Windows XP on my custom desktop, but always got a
Fatal Error as below.
"SXS.DLL:Syntax error in manifest or policy file
"D:\I386\asms\10\msft\windows\gdiplus\gdiplus.man" on line 4.

Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : A Component's file does
not match the verification information presentin the component manifest.

Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be
installed."

I have tried many times, and always got the same error. Anyone can help me
on it? Thanks in advance.

Well probably that file is corrupt. You can download it from here :
http://dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?gdiplus

and replace it with the one displayed in the error.

 

[notoftenonline]

I can not replace it. Since I am installing the new version of Windows XP.
BTW, even I change another Windows XP installation CD. The same issue
occurred again.

 

[Mayank Gupta]

I can not replace it. Since I am installing the new version of Windows XP.
BTW, even I change another Windows XP installation CD. The same issue
occurred again.

if you can do the following bit :

1. Clean the installation disk with liquid soap and gently clean it
(i'm not sure if this will really help but there is no harm in trying
this).

2. Ensure that you dis-assemble the computer once, clean all the
components, devices properly and then try it.

3. Using any other computer - Create a copy of your original windows xp
cd and while doing it, replace the file with the one you downloaded
from the internet. (try this only if the above two fail).

 

[Rey Santos]

Check your RAM if they are properly seated. Perhaps test them on another
computer.

See this thread:
Reformat/reinstall debacle!!!!! (WXP-Pro)
http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32641

 

[notoftenonline]

Hi,

I have tried to repair it with your steps, but got different selections.
-Boot from CD
- F10 to cancel current upgrade
- Press Enter to setup windows
- Press F8 for license agreement
- Press R for repair
- Asking the administration password to log in (It was dead on it. Since I
did not even set up any passwords yet.)

Thanks

 

[notoftenonline]

Hi,

It might be the root cause. I have bought a new memory card, but still
got the same error. Not sure that I shall replace my mother-board or not. If
I took off my Hard Disk and installed Windows XP on another desktop, will it
work when I put it back?