File \minint\system32\biosinfo.inf could not be loaded. error...

[xXPuntoXx]

can any one help me i get a File \minint\system32\biosinfo.inf could not be loaded.
The error code is 18. error upon startup, when i press any button it just restarts. thanks

AMD ATHLON X2 4400+
1024mb ram
250gb sata hdd

 

[linney]

“Biosinfo.inf is missing or corrupt” error message when you upgrade to Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829784/en-us?FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Have you tried disabling any virus scanner?

What about Safe Mode?

What are you trying to do?

 

[xXPuntoXx]

well all i did was connected a dvd burner and accidently reset the comp when it booted back up, ever since it wont boot up, ive tried formating but it has errors when reinstalling XP. I have no clue what to do.

 

[linney]

What error message are you seeing?

To check your RAM.

http://www.memtest86.com/

http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

To check your Hard Drive.

The drive manufacturer will have free diagnostic software to check your hard drive for problems.

Troubleshooting - use the check list in this article as a guide.
310064 HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Setup Problems 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

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.petri.co.il/install_windows_xp_pro.htm