install problems

[chris]

I am trying to upgrade, but having 2 problems during
install.
1. During setup while in windows, it reads XP does not
recognize 3COM(which was an old 56k modem that I dont use
anymore). I removed this device but still prompts during
setup, can I ignore this?

2. During install it reboots to XP setup in DOS mode, I
get a prompt in DOS that reads...Line 81 of INF
file\$WIN_NT$.~BT\WINNT.SIF is invalid, then it says it
cannot continue.

How do I fix this problem, the booklet didnt give any
explanation for this.

thanks Chris

 

[dglock]

upgrade from what to what?
have you run the compatibility wizard to see if your
hardware is xp compatible?
are you doing a full format and then install?
don

 

[Plato]

I am trying to upgrade, but having 2 problems during
install.

Install XP fresh in your case as you dont know how to prepare your
current OS for an upgrade.

 

[Hilary Karp]

Backup your data, then do a fresh install. See this for info:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html