Install problem 2

[lordberic]

Hi, i wondered if i could pick someones brain for a sec

i'm trying to re-install windows xp on my home system, i've now tried 10 xp install disks and the furthest i can get on the install is the first blue screen (for windows setup)

the disks are all good and the system can install vista without a hitch, but the xp install just hangs

any suggestions?

"You'll never see all the places, or read all the books, but fortunately,
they're not all recommended."

 

[smah]

Are there any external devices connected during the installation? Particularly USB or firewire printers, drives, etc.

Is this a clean installation or an 'over the top' installation?

 

[lordberic]

Thanks for the quick reply,

i have my printer plugged in (usb)

and yes im doing a clean install

i'll unhook the printer quickly


"You'll never see all the places, or read all the books, but fortunately,
they're not all recommended."

 

[lordberic]

OH SMAH

if you ever run into me remind me that i owe you a drink or several!!!!!

it was the printer, 5 years as a sysadmin and i never even thought of that, just goes to show it's always the little things

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you x a million







"You'll never see all the places, or read all the books, but fortunately,
they're not all recommended."

 

[BadBigBen]

I think smah deserves a star for that quicky...

Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[smah]

I'm glad it was that easy; simple solutions are my favorites.