Error: FEFF58h while determining compatibility

[Philip Price]

I am running w98 (not 2nd edition). I have the upgrade to
xp pro and am attempting to run the utility to test
compatibility. The utility hangs when it is run from the
upgrade CD. It hangs while checking software program
compatibility.

I downloaded the most current version of the utility from
the microsoft website and get an error FEFF58h. I get the
error message while it is building a database, prior to
checking software programs compatibility. The message
says " contact microsoft techincal support".

It never gets to the point of writing the upgrade.txt file.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

How to troubleshoot problems during installation when you upgrade from Windows 98
or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&Product=winxp

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/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I am running w98 (not 2nd edition). I have the upgrade to
| xp pro and am attempting to run the utility to test
| compatibility. The utility hangs when it is run from the
| upgrade CD. It hangs while checking software program
| compatibility.
|
| I downloaded the most current version of the utility from
| the microsoft website and get an error FEFF58h. I get the
| error message while it is building a database, prior to
| checking software programs compatibility. The message
| says " contact microsoft techincal support".
|
| It never gets to the point of writing the upgrade.txt file.