Upgrade Installation Failure

[Gene]

I am not able to continue the installation of Windows XP
on my Windows 98 computer due to the following Error:

Error:
sxs.dll: syntax error in the manifest or policy file
c:\$Win_NT$.~LS\1386\asms\1000
MSFT\WINDOWS\GDIPLUS\GDIPLUS.MAN on line 4

Error:
Installation Failed:
c:\$WIN_NT$.~LS\1386\asms.
error message: A components file does not match the
verification information in the component manifest.

Fatal Error:
One of the Components that Windows Needs to Continue Setup
could not be installed. A component's file does not match
the verification information present in the component
manifest.

Is there anyone that can help me with this? I even tried
a complete installation vs. an upgrade which basicly
replaced much of windows and still received the same error
message. I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Gene

 

[Gene]

Thanks!
I was trying to avoid a "clean Install" but it worked fine.
I appreciate your help and the "link" below.

Gene

 

[Gene]

Thanks!
I was trying to avoid a "clean Install" but it worked fine.
I appreciate your help and the "link" below.

Gene