Valid Windows 2000 System Image

[Scott]

When trying to install Windows 2000 Pro I keep getting
prompted with the following message when setup attempts to
begin copying files to the hard drive.
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The file compstui.dll was not copied correctly.

The file setup placed on your hard drive is not a valid
Windows 2000 system image. If you are installing from a
CD, there may be a problem with the Windows 2000 CD.
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At that point it tells me I can retry, skip the file, or
exit setup.

Note: compstui.dll is not the first file that I get
prompted with this message; it's one among many.

Thus far I have tried the following for a resolution:

*Cleaned the current Windows 2k CD & tried a seperate
Windows 2k CD

*Tried a different CD-ROM drive.

*Tried a different hard drive.

*Tried different memory.

None worked. I'm running out of ideas fast. Any help
would be appreciated, and if you need more info, just ask.

Thanks,
-Scott

 

[Don B.]

I have the same exact problem. I also have the same
problem with Windows XP if I try to install it on the
same sytem. It is not a CD disk problem. I have tried all
of the solutions you tried, plus several others to no
avail. If you get an answer to this problem, please
forward it to me. I nthe meantime, I am going to keep
trying. If I find a solution, I will pass it on.

By the way, the only thing I haven't tried to swap out is
the CPU... That is next!