Windows XP upgrade failure

[some guy]

I recently decided to upgrade one of my computers to
Windows XP Professional, but apparently, the CD hates me.
After preparing installation, It had me reboot, as usual,
then it began to install. It finished one part of the
install, and then almost halfway through the "installing
network" part, it stopped. completely. I can't put
everything back to normal, because I can't get it to stop
restarting the WinXP setup. I used my backup, but that
didn't solve anything either. I need to know what files I
need to delete and/or change to stop setup from coming
back on boot. I have many important things that can't be
saved before a format, and I don't want to lose any of it.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Physically disconnect all hardware peripherals from your PC,
except the monitor, keyboard and mouse. Then try a "Repair
Install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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

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

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|I recently decided to upgrade one of my computers to
| Windows XP Professional, but apparently, the CD hates me.
| After preparing installation, It had me reboot, as usual,
| then it began to install. It finished one part of the
| install, and then almost halfway through the "installing
| network" part, it stopped. completely. I can't put
| everything back to normal, because I can't get it to stop
| restarting the WinXP setup. I used my backup, but that
| didn't solve anything either. I need to know what files I
| need to delete and/or change to stop setup from coming
| back on boot. I have many important things that can't be
| saved before a format, and I don't want to lose any of it.

 

[Guest]

So sorry, I can't help you, but courious as to what type
of network you are running. I'm have problems too with
XP and Network.

Nancy