Fatal Error message during upgrade from WinMe to WinXP

[G-mass]

I have hade nothing but problems w/ Windows Me. I am
attempting to upgrade to Windows XP and during the
installation I get stopped by a Fatal Error message which
reads:

Error:SXS.DLL: Syntax error in Manifest or Policy
File "D:\I386\asms\6000
\MSFT\Windows\Common\Controls\controls.man" on line 0.

Error Message: Manifest Parse
Error: Invalid at the top levelof the document

Can someone please offer me some assistance so I can get
my computer up and running again?

 

[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

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

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

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| I have hade nothing but problems w/ Windows Me. I am
| attempting to upgrade to Windows XP and during the
| installation I get stopped by a Fatal Error message which
| reads:
|
| Error:SXS.DLL: Syntax error in Manifest or Policy
| File "D:\I386\asms\6000
| \MSFT\Windows\Common\Controls\controls.man" on line 0.
|
| Error Message: Manifest Parse
| Error: Invalid at the top levelof the document
|
| Can someone please offer me some assistance so I can get
| my computer up and running again?

 

[G-Mass]

Thanks for the help!