XP on Compaq presario

[AV]

Hi all,
I am trying to install windows xp on my system. To do
that I formatted the entire hard disk and started booting
it from the cdrom drive, but at a stage during
installation, the system (compaq presario) shows me an
error saying, that I cant do this operation and that the
system will screw up? And it is forcing me to restart the
system. I tried multiple times in different ways, created
the necessary partitions but still the same error. So, does
anyone have any idea how one can make the system to let
install this OS, how to overcome this problem? What
partitions need to be created before we start the
installation? Thanks!

AV

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Have you verified with Compaq that the computer is ready for Windows
XP?

Check here also:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

Try a Clean Installation this way:
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.