.SIF problem with loading windows XP Home

[max]

I just had my computer crash on me and had to replace my
motherboard and format my hard drives. Now I am trying
to re-load xp on the computer and basicly start from
scratch. I use the s start up disks and as it starts to
load I get a message that the .sif file is missing or
courupt. also something about value of 0 for SPI.cab if
anyone can help me it would be great!

-Max Wagner

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Apparently, you downloaded the incorrect set of setup disks.

Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310994&Product=winxp

Make sure you download the correct set of disks. If SP1 is included with
your Windows XP CD, download the setup disks for use with SP1.

Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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

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| I just had my computer crash on me and had to replace my
| motherboard and format my hard drives. Now I am trying
| to re-load xp on the computer and basicly start from
| scratch. I use the s start up disks and as it starts to
| load I get a message that the .sif file is missing or
| courupt. also something about value of 0 for SPI.cab if
| anyone can help me it would be great!
|
| -Max Wagner

 

[Guest]

soo that is what that stands for and if I download the
other disks that should make it work? I will try it and
thanks for your help!

-Max Wagner