PC Hangs During Windows XP Installation

[monsky]

Hi guys,

I'm experiencing pc hangups whenever I install Windows XP installation particularly during the part after I entered my serial number. I suspected that it may be memory so I tried changing the memory with another that I know is working well. However, same situation happens. I've tried this several times already.

Are there any other hardware related issues that may be causing the hang up?

 

[bcastner]

1. When you insert the XP install CD, one of the options on the first menu is to run the Hardware Compatability Wizard. Do so.

2. Disconnect all non-critical USB or other devices.

3. Disable, if available, virus protection at the BIOS level;

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815319s

 

[garebo]

When you formatted the hard drive, did you do a quick format with the win xp install cd?


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[paparazi]

monsky
Things that could be suspect:

1) Damaged XP disk
2) CDrom not reading the disk propery
3) Bad IDE ribbon cable
4) Plug in device (PCI cards, USB/Firewire lan devices etc) causing hang, best take back to bare minimum config.
5) Memory fault (you've tried that)
6) Set bios to low performing defaults check for correct CPU front side bus and memory settings.

Martin


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