"Windows XP Setup cannot run under Safe Mode. Setup will restart now."

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Dinkoh

I've tried to re-install windows on top of pre-existing XP
professional.

After setup, I get the error message "Windows XP Setup
cannot run under Safe Mode. Setup will restart now." If I
boot from Windows XP setup disc, it will state that
Windows is trying to upgrade already. If I continue
upgrade, it will copy all the files again and reboot, only
to have the same error message: "Windows XP Setup cannot
run under Safe Mode. Setup will restart now" after startup.

Any ideas? I would like to avoid doing a clean install
due to the files I need. Is it still possible to keep my
existing documents/files if I do a clean install?

Thanks,
Dinkoh
 
Try booting to xp cd,repair,press enter key for password,type:
CHKDSK C: /R
When its thru type:EXIT
 
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