Fatal Error During XP Pro Install

[Guest]

I've been trying to upgrade an HP Pavilion 8655C to Windows XP from 98 (SE, I think). I get the following error message at the beginning of the "Analyzing Your Computer" step:

Fatal Error

Setup cannot continue. Contact Microsoft Technical Support. (Error: F8FF58h)

[OK]

....and Setup aborts. I have borrowed another copy and tried to install, but I get the same error, so the problem is likely with my system. Does anyone know what this error is, and if there are workarounds or fixes? Thanks very much in advance.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You
Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
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

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

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

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| I've been trying to upgrade an HP Pavilion 8655C to Windows XP from 98 (SE, I think). I get the following
error message at the beginning of the "Analyzing Your Computer" step:
|
| Fatal Error
|
| Setup cannot continue. Contact Microsoft Technical Support. (Error: F8FF58h)
|
| [OK]
|
| ...and Setup aborts. I have borrowed another copy and tried to install, but I get the same error, so the
problem is likely with my system. Does anyone know what this error is, and if there are workarounds or fixes?
Thanks very much in advance.