windows xp oem install

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el kahuamo

I was wondering if anyone out there encountered a problem
with xp install on a new machine, the farthest I have
gotten is setup is checking your hardware configuration
and then the screen goes completely black after a few
minutes a blue screen with windows setup appears it looks
like its going to install and then the pc reboots by itself
 
Are all components Windows XP compatible:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

Follow this for a Clean Installation:
Clean Installation
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Disconnect network/modem cable.
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
If you are installing using Windows XP Upgrade, insert qualifying
media in Step 4b.
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

Enable or install firewall BEFORE connecting network cable.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Windows Updates:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.
 
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