CAN'T INSTALL XP

[sanman07]

Is there any way to format in XP from command prompt? I mean besides doing it by just booting of the cd? I can't seem to get xp to install even with booting from cd. It goes as far as XP splash screen, but just keeps rebooting. Any help?
Sandy

 

[gpalmer711]

Do you currently have XP installed and it is restarting while trying to boot XP, or it keeps rebooting everytime you try and install XP?

You can format your disk by using a Win98 boot disk available from

http://www.bootdisk.com

However it may be worth getting to the bottom of your problem first.

Is this the first time you have experienced problems with your computer? What are the specs of the machine?

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[linney]

A full description of your current operating system and desired intentions would help in the advice you receive.

The format command is available via any 9x Startup Disk or a DOS command prompt.

Read the check list in this MSKB.

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP(Q316639)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q316/6/39.asp

310064 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me

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

224826 - Troubleshooting Text-Mode Setup Problems on ACPI Computers

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;224826&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP (Q313348)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/3/48.asp

Read the paragraph,
"How to Partition and Format Your Hard Disk by Using Windows XP Setup."


For more help (shows enlargeable screenshots) go here.

http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/OS/InstallXPPro/installxppro1.htm