Windows XP installation Error code 4.

[Guest]

I bought an OEM copy of Windows XP at the same time as I purchased a new HDD
to try and get my home PC up and running again (long story). I formatted the
HDD and started to install XP. during the installation process the kernal
debugger installs then a message appears telling me "File setupdd.exe could
not be loaded. Error code is 4.
Cannot continue. press any key to exit."

I cannot think of any reason why this would happen as all my hardware is
supposed to be XP home compatable. any ideas?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP problems with damaged or incompatible hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330181

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| I bought an OEM copy of Windows XP at the same time as I purchased a new HDD
| to try and get my home PC up and running again (long story). I formatted the
| HDD and started to install XP. during the installation process the kernal
| debugger installs then a message appears telling me "File setupdd.exe could
| not be loaded. Error code is 4.
| Cannot continue. press any key to exit."
|
| I cannot think of any reason why this would happen as all my hardware is
| supposed to be XP home compatable. any ideas?