SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file, when installing winXP

[Asim Ali]

i recieved the following error when i was installing
windows XP professional on my PC

Error:
SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file "I:\I386
\asms\6000\MSFT\VCRTL\VCRTL.MAN" on line 11.
***
Error:
Installation Failed: I:\I386\asms. Error Message : A
component's file does not match the verification
information present in the
component manifest.
***
Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue
setup could not be installed.

A component's file does not match the verification
information present in the
component manifest.
***
Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue
setup could not be installed.

The operation was canceled by the user.
***

what should do now..........i have checked everything my
Windows CD etc..i have tried different Winxp Cds......and
my brother also have installed winxp from this CD on
another PC....

Please help me how can i install winXP on my PC.
Here is my System info...

System Manufacturer VIA Technologies, Inc.

System Model P4X266-8233

System Type X86-based PC

Processor x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2
GenuineIntel ~1497 Mhz

BIOS Version/Date Award Software International,
Inc. 6.00 PG, 11/9/2001

SMBIOS Version 2.2

Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1

Physical Memory 512.00 MB

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

"Manifest Parse Error" is indicative of a bad CD. Use the
original Windows XP installation CD. If you are using it,
then request a replacement.

How to Replace Lost, Broken, or Missing Microsoft Software or Hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[ln];326246

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

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

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| i recieved the following error when i was installing
| windows XP professional on my PC
|
| Error:
| SXS.DLL: Syntax error in manifest or policy file "I:\I386
| \asms\6000\MSFT\VCRTL\VCRTL.MAN" on line 11.
| ***
| Error:
| Installation Failed: I:\I386\asms. Error Message : A
| component's file does not match the verification
| information present in the
| component manifest.
| ***
| Fatal Error:
| One of the components that Windows needs to continue
| setup could not be installed.
|
| A component's file does not match the verification
| information present in the
| component manifest.
| ***
| Fatal Error:
| One of the components that Windows needs to continue
| setup could not be installed.
|
| The operation was canceled by the user.
| ***
|
| what should do now..........i have checked everything my
| Windows CD etc..i have tried different Winxp Cds......and
| my brother also have installed winxp from this CD on
| another PC....
|
| Please help me how can i install winXP on my PC.
| Here is my System info...
|
| System Manufacturer VIA Technologies, Inc.
|
| System Model P4X266-8233
|
| System Type X86-based PC
|
| Processor x86 Family 15 Model 1 Stepping 2
| GenuineIntel ~1497 Mhz
|
| BIOS Version/Date Award Software International,
| Inc. 6.00 PG, 11/9/2001
|
| SMBIOS Version 2.2
|
| Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
|
| Physical Memory 512.00 MB
|

 

[monimoy]

thanks