Error Code 4

[JC in CA]

I am attempting to install XP Pro on a new hard drive.
This is a full version and I previously installed it once
before (prior to the hard drive crash -need I say
more...). It begins the load process and then stops with
an error message reading "File setupdd.sys could not be
loaded. The Error Code is 4"

I have looked on the microsoft site to try to identify
this error without luck. Anybody have any ideas what may
be going on???

This is a new 60 gig Hitachi HD on an IDE setup.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330181
Windows XP Problems with Damaged or Incompatible Hardware
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
System32\DRIVERS\pci.sys

Setupdd.sys could not be loaded. Error code 4.

-or-

Setupdd.sys could not be loaded. Error code 7.

 

[JC in CA]

Would this be consistent with a fresh install? On a Fresh
Hard Drive? That sounds like something that you would
expect after an OS has been loaded. Thank you very much
for your previous response by the way. Nice to know this
board is so active and responsive.

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Sounds like there is some kind of hardware problem by the article, could be
anything. Hardware is not my area, if you need more details, perhaps post to the
Hardware area of the NG with more details on what you have added etc. Have you
tried some of the recommendations in the article?
Kaylene

Communities
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/

 

[JC in CA]

I just went to it now and I will try the suggestions. I
have 512 of RAM so I will pull one out and see what
happens there and then go on to the HD side of things.

Thank you again for your help.

Jon

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

You're welcome, at least you have a starting point to investigate the problem.
Kaylene

 

[James]

hi mate- i've got the same problem but with a maxtor
120gb sata hard drive- if anyone has any information
about this please help us!! we need it!!
my friend said it may be to do with my memory modules and
i have still got to test them but if anyone knows
otherwise please post a reply

thanks

 

[Guest]

Hardware, hardware, hardware....Did i mention hardware?