G Gerald W. May 29, 2004 #1 Have Windows ME; meets all hardware/system reqs; attempt to install XP Home Edition- stops at Preparing Installation screen.
Have Windows ME; meets all hardware/system reqs; attempt to install XP Home Edition- stops at Preparing Installation screen.
R Ramesh [MVP] May 29, 2004 #2 Gerald, Windows XP Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During the "Preparing Installation" Phase: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315323 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 [XP Clean install guides] http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html -- Ramesh - Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol: http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Gerald, Windows XP Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During the "Preparing Installation" Phase: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315323 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 [XP Clean install guides] http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html -- Ramesh - Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol: http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
