win XP pro installation problem.

[Marco]

Hi, I've installed win 98 SE on my 40 gig maxtor HD, with
out any problems. When I try to install win XP pro, the
installation freezes when copying the file driver.cab. I
formatted the drive and I'm starting with a fresh 40 gig
disk. What seems to be the problem? nay help would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Error During Disk Copy Prevents Completion of Task
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;291710&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Hi, I've installed win 98 SE on my 40 gig maxtor HD, with
| out any problems. When I try to install win XP pro, the
| installation freezes when copying the file driver.cab. I
| formatted the drive and I'm starting with a fresh 40 gig
| disk. What seems to be the problem? nay help would be
| greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Jim Macklin]

Disconnect all devices such as printer and scanners until XP
is installed.


message | Hi, I've installed win 98 SE on my 40 gig maxtor HD, with
| out any problems. When I try to install win XP pro, the
| installation freezes when copying the file driver.cab. I
| formatted the drive and I'm starting with a fresh 40 gig
| disk. What seems to be the problem? nay help would be
| greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[Ropey]

I have seen this problem when the system cd device is not
capable of copying large files (often an old cd-rom
device) and also if the cd is a burned copy and not an
original. Even some of the newer (Creative 52X for
example) cd-rom devices have this problem.

You might wish to try a newer cd rom device for the
install and then after the install has completed you can
move back to the original cd-rom device.

hope this helps,

Ropey