INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing status 32768

[Chris Mullineux]

When attempting to install XP Home on a fdisked hard drive getting the
following message

"INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing status 32768"

Any help please?

Chris

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, you are attempting to reformat your drive
the old fashioned way. Read the following for an easy
procedure:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.

3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.

4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

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

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
Microsoft Newsgroups

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

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| When attempting to install XP Home on a fdisked hard drive getting the
| following message
|
| "INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing status 32768"
|
| Any help please?
|
| Chris

 

[Shenan Stanley]

This error message happens DURING THE WINDOWS INSTALLATION, its an
error message about a file ON THE WINDOWS CD! I just can't stand
when people have these all knowing to solutions that waste people's
time and energy. No wonder Microsoft is so messed up. I'm buying a
mac .

<begin joke>
I told you that would make jbear switch. Now we can all go back to normal
usage and assisting. *whew*
<end joke>

This May 2005 conversation (yeah - 2005 - that is not a typo):
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...nd_support/browse_frm/thread/fd373c1493e11e1/

Using techarena.in, eh? Explains it. ;-)

Know that switching to a mac, you are not eliminating issues, just bringon
on new issues and with less of a user base, thus less
commonality/troubleshooting going on. ;-)

(I own two macs and work with them frequently - I have no trouble with them
personally - love them in many ways. Just hate when people assume their
troubles will disappear if they switch to a different OS... sad.)

 

[VanguardLH]

This error message happens DURING THE WINDOWS INSTALLATION, its an error
message about a file ON THE WINDOWS CD! I just can't stand when people
have these all knowing to solutions that waste people's time and energy.
No wonder Microsoft is so messed up. I'm buying a mac .

Nobody cares about your "me too" post to a /*58-MONTH OLD*/ thread. Next
time check the datestamps. For help on YOUR problem *now*, start a NEW
thread and provide the details for YOUR setup.

Thank you for choosing a Mac. You can go bother them now.

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[computerguru]

If the hard disk is dead you will still see this message. I asume it may be
the cd drive too. I will investigate it and post in this microsoft forum.
Tech from :http://www.computerstar.ca/

 

[computerguru]

This error occurs due to two reasons.
1. bad hard disk
2. bad cd drive

Tech from:
http://www.computerstar.ca/

 

[computerguru]

I investigated it and yes a bad cd drive will cause this problem.
Tech from:
http://www.computerstar.ca/

 

[VanguardLH]

This error occurs due to two reasons.
1. bad hard disk
2. bad cd drive

Tech from:
http:// www. computerstar. ca/

So the real point of your post was to spam your web site here.

 

[computer star]

Not really. It was accidently posted two times. Sorry.

 

[Rod Bernard]

Re:

When attempting to install XP Home on a fdisked hard drive getting the
following message

"INF file txtsetup.sif is corrupt or missing status 32768"

Any help please?

Chris

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