WINDOWS XP HOME

[vick53]

Ok trying to install clean copy on a clone PC,intel celeron 2 gig processor,256meg OF DDR Ram,80 Gig IBM harddrive,Future Power motherboard Fp Si645 478 ATX motherboard,,Here is the weird thing I loaded Win 2k on it no problem,,But As soon as I tried to Load Win XP HOME,when it gets to {Setup is loading Files)FAT FILE SYSTEM it just hangs ,,I pull the AGP Video Card and used a PCI video card in its place and still no joy
HELP

 

[linney]

See if any of these help you.

Run the Windows XP Upgrade Advisor.

You can use the Microsoft Windows XP Upgrade Advisor tool to audit the current status of your computer and get a report of known hardware and software compatibility issues (based on Microsoft testing before release). If you are concerned about the results of the report, do not upgrade until these issues are corrected. Contact your hardware or software manufacturer for updates that make the products run properly on Windows XP.

Remove any USB devices until after installation.

Upgrade the Computer BIOS.

Before you start the setup process, obtain and install the latest basic input output system (BIOS) upgrade for your computer from the computer manufacturer. If you update the BIOS after you upgrade the computer, you may have to reinstall Windows XP to take advantage of features such as Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the BIOS. If possible, update the firmware in all devices before you start the upgrade.


310064 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

316639 - HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316639&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/troubleshoot.asp#TSE

HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP (Q306559)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q306/5/59.asp

Multibooting with Windows 2000 and Windows XP

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/administration/management/mltiboot.asp

 

[vick53]

Thanks But I am doing a clean install no operating system in place ,which is why this is so strange ,,I did however take it out of Ultra DMA thinking that might help ,,to no avail!!!
I will try and find a bios update,for the motherboard,,

 

[linney]

Even so, reading those articles (especially the checklists) might give you some ideas.

Also check your RAM out too (this has also caused install problems).

http://www.memtest86.com

http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Good luck.

 

[vick53]

Well I replaced the ram this morning ,and that was the problem ,Don't buy cheap RAM It just doesnt PAY,Stick with PNY brand or Crucial