Error while upgrading from ME to Windows XP Pro

[Janet]

I'm getting the following message which is fatal during my
attempts to upgrade from ME to XP Pro.
Error: SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file
E:\1386\asms\6000
\msft\windows\common\controls\controls.man" on line 0.
Error: Installation failed: E:\1386\asms.error message:
manifest parse error: invalid at the top level of the
document. One of the components that Windows needs to
continue setup could not be installed.
Manifest parse error: Invalid at the top of the
document.

Can anyone out there help me?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

"Manifest Parse Error" is indicative of a bad CD. Use the
original Windows XP installation CD. If you are using it,
then request a replacement.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

"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/security/protect/

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"Janet" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message:

| I'm getting the following message which is fatal during my
| attempts to upgrade from ME to XP Pro.
| Error: SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file
| E:\1386\asms\6000
| \msft\windows\common\controls\controls.man" on line 0.
| Error: Installation failed: E:\1386\asms.error message:
| manifest parse error: invalid at the top level of the
| document. One of the components that Windows needs to
| continue setup could not be installed.
| Manifest parse error: Invalid at the top of the
| document.
|
| Can anyone out there help me?