Install - 34 minute hang

[Guest]

I'm trying to install XP on my Dell Inspiron 7000. I re-formatted my HD (NTSF format) and was moving nicely along until it hangs consistently at 34 minutes. When this first happened I was connected to the network. I've disconnected and have NOTHING connected to the laptop. I don't have a lot of memory in this laptop. Could that be the problem? Or is there something else I should try?

Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Physically disconnect all peripheral hardware devices from your PC,
except your monitor, mouse and keyboard.

Windows XP SP1 Installation Stops Responding with About 34 Minutes Remaining
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815319&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I'm trying to install XP on my Dell Inspiron 7000. I re-formatted my HD (NTSF format) and was moving nicely
along until it hangs consistently at 34 minutes. When this first happened I was connected to the network.
I've disconnected and have NOTHING connected to the laptop. I don't have a lot of memory in this laptop.
Could that be the problem? Or is there something else I should try?
|
| Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[Guest]

I looked here for the exact same problem.

At 34 minutes the computer freezes and I need to restart. If you ever receive an answer as to how to fix this problem, please let me know. I am trying to install XP Pro on an AMD K6-2 with 354 megs of RAM.

Is there any posibility that the motherboard could cause such a problem?



Thanks,

Rich

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your response.

I have downloaded the program you suggested. How do I install the fix or debugger on a reshly reformatted hard drive?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Rich

 

[Guest]

Hmm. Motherboard? Makes me feel better that it's not a RAM problem if you're having the same issue and not getting any further. Keep me posted if you figure anything out, too.

 

[kevinh2]

*I'm trying to install XP on my Dell Inspiron 7000. I re-formatte
my HD (NTSF format) and was moving nicely along until it hang
consistently at 34 minutes. When this first happened I was connecte
to the network. I've disconnected and have NOTHING con
nected to the laptop. I don't have a lot of memory in this laptop.
Could that be the problem? Or is there something else I should try?

Thanks for any help you can give. *

You need to ensure that you have the BIOS upgraded to A15. Mine wa
older at A10. A15 is mandatory of Win 2K and XP

Kevi


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kevinh