XP Installation problem

[bobby6brown]

I have reformated my hard disk as a result of virus
problems, when I try to reinstall XP, I get the following
message -
"The following value in the .SIF file used by setup is
corrupted or missing.
Value 0 on the line in section (SourceDisksFiles with key
"SP1.cab."
Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3"

Please can anyone help?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, you downloaded the wrong set of setup boot disks.
If your Windows XP CD includes SP1, then you must use
the setup boot disks meant for Windows XP with SP1.

How to obtain Windows XP Setup boot disks
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310994&Product=winxp

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941&Product=winxp

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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

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

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| I have reformated my hard disk as a result of virus
| problems, when I try to reinstall XP, I get the following
| message -
| "The following value in the .SIF file used by setup is
| corrupted or missing.
| Value 0 on the line in section (SourceDisksFiles with key
| "SP1.cab."
| Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3"
|
| Please can anyone help?