can't reinstall XP

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Today, our frame measuring computer (P4, WindowsXP pro)
started to boot, gave me a message saying a needed file
was corrupt or missing, it could be fixed by inserting the
recovery cd. I inserted the recovery cd, and XP started
reinstalling automatically. it checked for requirements,
previous versions, etc. I got to where it starts to do the
actual setup and it gives me the following message:

ERROR
SXS.DLL syntax error in manifest or policy file d:\I386
\asms\6000\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROL.MOD on line 0

INSTALLATION failed
D:\I386\asms
error message:manifest parse error: invalid at the top
level of the document

I hit close to close the log, it reboots, starts all over
again. I can't boot in safe mode, boot normally, boot off
a floppy, anything
 
Examine the Windows XP CD and make sure it is absolutely "pristine clean"
with no scratches, fingerprints or smudges. Use a mild non-ammonia based
household cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean it.

"Manifest Parse Invalid at the Top Level of the Document" Error Message When
You Try to Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;331881&Product=winxp

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Today, our frame measuring computer (P4, WindowsXP pro)
| started to boot, gave me a message saying a needed file
| was corrupt or missing, it could be fixed by inserting the
| recovery cd. I inserted the recovery cd, and XP started
| reinstalling automatically. it checked for requirements,
| previous versions, etc. I got to where it starts to do the
| actual setup and it gives me the following message:
|
| ERROR
| SXS.DLL syntax error in manifest or policy file d:\I386
| \asms\6000\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROL.MOD on line 0
|
| INSTALLATION failed
| D:\I386\asms
| error message:manifest parse error: invalid at the top
| level of the document
|
| I hit close to close the log, it reboots, starts all over
| again. I can't boot in safe mode, boot normally, boot off
| a floppy, anything
 
Tried that again, still not working.
-----Original Message-----
Examine the Windows XP CD and make sure it is absolutely "pristine clean"
with no scratches, fingerprints or smudges. Use a mild non-ammonia based
household cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean it.

"Manifest Parse Invalid at the Top Level of the Document" Error Message When
You Try to Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;331881&Product=winxp

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.a spx
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:

| Today, our frame measuring computer (P4, WindowsXP pro)
| started to boot, gave me a message saying a needed file
| was corrupt or missing, it could be fixed by inserting the
| recovery cd. I inserted the recovery cd, and XP started
| reinstalling automatically. it checked for requirements,
| previous versions, etc. I got to where it starts to do the
| actual setup and it gives me the following message:
|
| ERROR
| SXS.DLL syntax error in manifest or policy file d:\I386
| \asms\6000\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROL.MOD on line 0
|
| INSTALLATION failed
| D:\I386\asms
| error message:manifest parse error: invalid at the top
| level of the document
|
| I hit close to close the log, it reboots, starts all over
| again. I can't boot in safe mode, boot normally, boot off
| a floppy, anything

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I ran into the same problem with the same error
message ...can you please tell what you did to make it
work...I tried cleaning wasnt the problem..thanks. ckw80
 
ooopppsss ...could you please send me any answers you have
with this problem to (e-mail address removed) ...thanks
 
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