installation error

[Jannie]

I just replaced my hard drive and when trying to install my operating system
onto it I get almost to the end and then I get this error:

syntax error in manifest or policy file
D:\i386\asms\10\msft\windows\GDIPLUS\GDIPLUS.MAN on line 4
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Can anyone help me resolve this error?

I setup the drive to have only one partition which is C:> so I don't know
why it says D: but it does.
I have a emachines W3118 and the new hard drive was suggested by the
manufacturer.
Thank you!

 

[Andrew E.]

Is the old hd physically disconected,if so is the new jumper pins set
properly.
Either way,boot to xp cd,select install xp,delete the partition(s),create
one,
then let xp format & reinstall auto.

 

[Jannie]

No it is not, I have the new drive jumper set as the master. When I put in
the cd it starts where it left off and I dont get to decide the partition so
how do I cancel setup? it almost made it to the end but not quite.