Win XP install problems

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Antares 531 said:
I don't know which method my friend used. I didn't watch over his
shoulder and he didn't provide any specifics. All I know is that it
worked, and this resolved all the problems with installing Windows XP
Pro on my new computer. I did have to show it my old Windows 2000 CD
during the install process but that was to be expected since my copy
of Windows XP Pro is an upgrade copy.

Now, if I can just get the new computer to talk to the LAN Router
Firewall and get on through to the Internet so I can go on-line and
get this installation's license cleared, all will be well.

Gordon
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Antares 531 said:
I don't know which method my friend used. I didn't watch over his
shoulder and he didn't provide any specifics. All I know is that it
worked, and this resolved all the problems with installing Windows XP
Pro on my new computer. I did have to show it my old Windows 2000 CD
during the install process but that was to be expected since my copy
of Windows XP Pro is an upgrade copy.

Now, if I can just get the new computer to talk to the LAN Router
Firewall and get on through to the Internet so I can go on-line and
get this installation's license cleared, all will be well.

Gordon
.
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My problem is very similarto Gordon's, except that I have an i5 processor.
I have already installed Windows 7 and that runs fine. I have a second hard
drive, on which I tried to install XP - thinking I could then press F8 to
select which hard drive to use for booting.
The XP install started OK, booting from the CD. I formatted the drive,
then the first files loaded. I get as far as the 'Starting Windows' before
the blue screen with the same warning that Gordon mentions.
I then took out the hard drive, put it in my old computer - everything was
fine & XP installed. I added service pack 2. Put this drive back, tried to
booted up to the reinstalled drive - selected it OK - no joy - only option to
reboot normally, or safe modes etc - none work.
I do not have service pack 3 - but am now wondering if I downloaded this,
intalled it on old copmuter, would it then work on the new one?

Many thanks


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