installing XP Pro

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I recently had a hard drive crash, I have a good back up so data is not a
problem. The issue is I bought a new hard drive exactly like my old one,
when I tried to load XP i got a message that some files were missing. Does
anyone have any suggestions to help me load the software?

thanks
 
D said:
I recently had a hard drive crash, I have a good back up so data is
not a problem. The issue is I bought a new hard drive exactly like
my old one, when I tried to load XP i got a message that some files
were missing. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me load the
software?
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Check the cabling. Use the new cables that came with the new drive.
Check your CD drive and the CD you are using for scratches.
 
I recently had a hard drive crash, I have a good back up so data is not a
problem. The issue is I bought a new hard drive exactly like my old one,
when I tried to load XP i got a message that some files were missing. Does
anyone have any suggestions to help me load the software?
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{cough} {cough}
1) what kind of version of Windows is it?
2) How were you trying to install it - repair, clean, update?
3) "Some files were missing"?? What files???????????

Now, if you'd like to give us some help, maybe we can give you some
help.
 
D said:
I recently had a hard drive crash, I have a good back up so data is not a
problem. The issue is I bought a new hard drive exactly like my old one,
when I tried to load XP i got a message that some files were missing. Does
anyone have any suggestions to help me load the software?
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From what source is Windows XP being reloaded...an image
file of the original HD? A true backup from tape? Or just
a copy of the Windows folder? Or the Windows XP installation
cdrom?
 
Thanks to all for your replys.
I am using the cd that came with the orginal computer. The files not found
message when to fast to see the exact files that are missing.
Any suggestions?
 
D said:
Thanks to all for your replys.
I am using the cd that came with the orginal computer. The files not
found message when to fast to see the exact files that are missing.
Any suggestions?
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Problems installing an operating system such as yours are usually caused
by:

1. Bad cd - could be a bad burn or scratched/dirty cd.
2. Bad cd drive
3. Bad RAM
4. Bad hard drive.

Here are hardware troubleshooting steps:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Troubleshooting

Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out suspected parts
with known-good parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are
uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigStoreUSA).

Malke
 
D said:
I recently had a hard drive crash, I have a good back up so data is not a
problem. The issue is I bought a new hard drive exactly like my old one,
when I tried to load XP i got a message that some files were missing. Does
anyone have any suggestions to help me load the software?

thanks
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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 very
rare occasions the installation CD is the problem.


--

Bruce Chambers

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