setup locks

[Amy Shay]

I am attempting to install the full version of windows
xp. the setup locks and does not continue the setup after
the first reboot. the hard drive and cd lights are
blinking as if it is doing something. but nothing comes on
the screen.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;316639

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]

HOW TO: Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941&Product=winxp

Clean Install Windows XP (optional)
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I am attempting to install the full version of windows
| xp. the setup locks and does not continue the setup after
| the first reboot. the hard drive and cd lights are
| blinking as if it is doing something. but nothing comes on
| the screen.