Missing SP1.cab

[Jay]

Trying to install XP with no luck. Downloaded and made boot
discs. Made 3 sets. tried 5 times same thing comes up.
following value in the .SIF file used by setup is corrupted
or missing:
Value 0 on the line in section [SourceDisksFiles] with key
"SP1.cab"
Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you are using the Windows XP setup floppy disks,
make sure you have downloaded the correct set of setup disks.
If your have a Windows XP CD with SP1, you need to download
the setup disks for use with the Windows XP SP1 installation CD.

Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows ME
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]


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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Trying to install XP with no luck. Downloaded and made boot
| discs. Made 3 sets. tried 5 times same thing comes up.
| following value in the .SIF file used by setup is corrupted
| or missing:
| Value 0 on the line in section [SourceDisksFiles] with key
| "SP1.cab"
| Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3

 

[Jay]

Downloaded wrong boot disk file, needed the one for XP with
SP1a