Install Problems ME to XP

[LEE]

I am trying to upgrade from Me to XP pro the installation
goes well until it stop. It say cannot copy certain files
to files on hard drive. Example: cannot copy
fileGDIPLUS.DLL to C$ such file. That isn' the only file .
If I hit skip file it will continue for 5 Mins. then show
me antoher file it can't copy. It also says cannot read
file.

Any suggestions would be helpful

THANX

 

[Guest]

Youre probably installing in explorer,try inserting xp cd,exit info screen,restar
computer,boot to xp cd,at info page,select,install xp.This will reformat the h
deleting ME,but xp doesnt use or need any of ME,this is a clean install.Also
pro,full versions,arent designed for upgrade,home xp upgrade would be the bette
choice,pro just cant tolerate any ME system files..

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Problems copying files or corrupted files during installation
are most often caused by defective or sub-standard hardware; in order
of likelihood, either RAM, the hard drive, or the motherboard. On
much less frequent occasions, a bad CD or defective CD drive can also
cause this.

Have you made sure that your PC's hardware components are capable
of supporting WinXP? This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

You should, before proceeding, take a few minutes to ensure that
there are WinXP device drivers available for all of the machine's
components. There may not be, if the PC was specifically designed for
Win98/Me. Also bear in mind that PCs designed for, sold and run fine
with Win9x/Me very often do not meet WinXP's much more stringent
hardware quality requirements. This is particularly true of many
models in Compaq's consumer-class Presario product line or HP's
consumer-class Pavilion product line. WinXP, like WinNT and Win2K
before it, is quite sensitive to borderline defective or substandard
hardware (particularly motherboards, RAM and hard drives) that will
still support Win9x.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

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;q310064


Bruce Chambers

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