installation stalled

G

gerald w.

have windows ME- meets all system reqs.; attempt to
install XP Home Edition- stops at "Preparing Installation"
screen.
 
R

Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers

Hi,

Disable your antivirus software first? Read up on preparing for this upgrade
and how to avoid problems:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 

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