Examine the Windows XP CD and make sure it is absolutely "pristine clean"
with no scratches, fingerprints or smudges. Use a mild non-ammonia based
household cleaning solution and a soft cloth to clean it. Then try installing
again. If you still have a problem, use the following procedure to copy
the Windows XP CD to your hard drive:
How to start the Setup program from MS-DOS in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307848&Product=winxp
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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|I keep receiving a error message that shell32.dll did not
| install correctly during setup. I've swapped the
| installation disks and the cd drives to no avail. I am
| running a 1GHz AMD, 256MB SDRAM, and 30GB ATA/100 Hard
| drive. Thoughts? A10