XP Home stalls during Insalling Devices

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Each time I try the install, I get to the "37 minutes to
go" part and the progress bar and dots in the lower right
stop. No mouse function nothing. I have tried many times,
no luck.

New machine, SOYO KT600 based w/512K ULTRA PC3200 and AMD
3000+ CPU. I have turned off the on-board devices (of
which there are many), doesn't help.

WIN 98SE will install, but it is unstable after on-line
upgrades (maybe even before, but I have to get drivers for
my RADEON 8500 or the graphics drive me nuts!).

Any ideas?
 
I had a similar problem where my download stopped at 34
minutes. After several attempts I had to perform a clean
install. Although I have a complete version of windows XP
it may not work for upgrade versions. I booted my system
from the installation CD. When it asked me what type of
install I selected a clean install where it erased all the
current files in the windows system files folder and
installed fresh copies. I was able to then complete the
install. I hope this helps.
 
While my version is an upgrade version, I have tried many
times to do a "clean install" with the drive devoid of all
info - still no luck. I am now considering lowering the
memory speed to see if that might be the source of
instability.

Thoughts?
 
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