Reinstalling Windows XP

Charles wrote:
> I'm trying to reinstall xp but I get messages that windows can't copy certain
> files. When I try again I get the same problem but usually on different
> files. Any suggestions? Prior to trying to reinstall my system kept
> stopping with different serious error messages. Sometimes could not get it
> back on.
>
>


Problems copying files or corrupted files during installation are
most often caused by defective, incompatible, or sub-standard hardware;
in order of likelihood, either RAM, the hard drive, or the motherboard.
On very rare occasions the CD drive or installation CD is the problem.

Start with testing the RAM. You might try MemTest86:
http://www.memtest86.com/ It's free. Then you can download and use the
hard drive maufacturer's diagnostic utility to test the hard drive. If
both RAM and hard drive test out clean, check with the motherboard
manufacturer for any diagnostic utilities.


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Charles,
I'm having the same (I would have used the same wording) problems. Did the
replies help you? If not, what did you do to get a successful reinstallation

"Charles" wrote:

> I'm trying to reinstall xp but I get messages that windows can't copy certain
> files. When I try again I get the same problem but usually on different
> files. Any suggestions? Prior to trying to reinstall my system kept
> stopping with different serious error messages. Sometimes could not get it
> back on.
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Reinstalling Windows XP 

Tom S. wrote:
> Charles,
> I'm having the same (I would have used the same wording) problems. Did the
> replies help you? If not, what did you do to get a successful reinstallation
>
> "Charles" wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to reinstall xp but I get messages that windows can't copy certain
>> files. When I try again I get the same problem but usually on different
>> files. Any suggestions? Prior to trying to reinstall my system kept
>> stopping with different serious error messages. Sometimes could not get it
>> back on.
>>
>>


Problems copying files or corrupted files during installation are
most often caused by defective, incompatible, or sub-standard hardware;
in order of likelihood, either RAM, the hard drive, or the motherboard.
On very rare occasions the CD drive or installation CD is the problem.

Start with testing the RAM. You might try MemTest86:
http://www.memtest86.com/ It's free. Then you can download and use the
hard drive maufacturer's diagnostic utility to test the hard drive. If
both RAM and hard drive test out clean, check with the motherboard
manufacturer for any diagnostic utilities.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 >> Stay informed about: Reinstalling Windows XP 

Did you try System Restore?

Consider doing "repair" - Boot from XP CD - bypass Recovery Console repair
option - screen regarding current XP installation will offer option to
"repair" current installation or "clean Install" - select repair option -
setup will continue with an upgrade installation,


"Tom S." wrote in message

> Charles,
> I'm having the same (I would have used the same wording) problems. Did
> the
> replies help you? If not, what did you do to get a successful
> reinstallation
>
> "Charles" wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to reinstall xp but I get messages that windows can't copy
>> certain
>> files. When I try again I get the same problem but usually on different
>> files. Any suggestions? Prior to trying to reinstall my system kept
>> stopping with different serious error messages. Sometimes could not get
>> it
>> back on.
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Reinstalling Windows XP