XP Pro install hanging

[Vince Post]

I posted this yesterday, and got a good suggestion, but
it did not work. Here is my problem and the suggestion
that was given to me.

Problem:
I am trying to install XP Pro on a machine, the drive
is formatted (NTFS). It is a fresh install of XP Pro. It
keeps "hanging" on the loading setup files. 15%, 17%,
49%, etc. I have to start over each time. I did make it
once to the next screen and it hung up there.

Suggested fix:

Setup Stops Responding with 34 Minutes Remaining
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;828267&Product=winxp

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your
peripheral hardware devices, except the monitor, mouse
and keyboard, before installing XP.

Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

There are no other peripherals attached, but monitor,
nouse, and keyboard. I had read that solution, but it
never gets that far. Are there any other ideas? Thank you
ahead of time for any help. Sorry for such a long post.

Vince Post

 

[Haus]

Hello
XP is a very good and stable operating system and is very ram friendly but
at the same time is very picky, check your ram and make sure they are all
good assuming that you have more then 1 and they are of same speed that is
compatible with your system (pc-100, pc-133, ect.) also check to see if your
cd-rom or DVD is not worn out and making excessive noise, make sure the CD
is clean of all dust, lint, fingerprints and no bad scratches wash it with
warm water and dry with a soft cotton towel.
After download be sure to visit the MS Update site and get all the critical
updates for your security and safety.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp


Doing a clean install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm