windows xp cd won't copy files to HD

[Guest]

I am doing a clean install of windows xp pro on a new harddrive. During the
copying portion I get (file could not be copied) error messages. I thought it
might be the CD-ROM but I replaced that with a new one and I still get those
messages. If I skip the file and finish installing, EI shuts down and
sometimes the computer will reboot on its own. How can I get the OS to
install with all the necessary DLL, SYS, etc. files.

 

[GasMan]

Try copying the entire i386 folder and any sub folders direct to the
HD and install from that.

I am doing a clean install of windows xp pro on a new harddrive. During the
copying portion I get (file could not be copied) error messages. I thought it
might be the CD-ROM but I replaced that with a new one and I still get those
messages. If I skip the file and finish installing, EI shuts down and
sometimes the computer will reboot on its own. How can I get the OS to
install with all the necessary DLL, SYS, etc. files.

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