Problems during installation of Windows . Memory problem? [memory problem] [windows xp home]
Q: I have unsuccessfully tried two different versions of Windows XP (home and pro) and I can not seem to get past the installation.
While setup is copying the files needed for installation, I have to hit, like 20 + times to go “find” files. Usually after 1 or 2 times the file, and copying continues.
The installation will reboot and begin to install Windows, but I keep getting BSODs or the computer stops responding (or at least appears to do nothing) 0.
Hardware:
MSI K7n2 mobo
512mb crucial PC3200 DDR
Sapphire 9600xt vid card
AthlonXP 3300 Barton (400fsb)
Xp Windows Cleaner (Clean Up Microsoft Windows
Re:I removed my one memory module and cleaned the contacts. I also switched the memory slot I was using.
AAAAAAAaaaaaaand….
It worked. Thanks fellers/ladiesers
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Re:guy has the right idea…
basically, try to install windows with 'fail-safe' bios settings and without ANY extra hardware installed (no ethernet cards, sound cards, usb devices, and disable all mobo devices in bios).
Personally, I've never heard of this type of problem at least while installing windows. This could also mean a bad mobo or memory stick…
Basically, try just about anything you can and hope it works. Good luck.
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Re:What sometimes works: Set verything to stock speeds. Leave only 1 memory stick in place. Disable and physically disconnect one of the optical drives. Try again. If it works, you can replace and reset everything.
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Re:Yeah, I have 2 cd/dvd drives on my computer and tried both of them.
One cd was a tad scratched, but the other is a fresh copy.
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Re:Are the CDs scratched?
Try a 2nd cd/dvd drive if you have another one. This worked for me with installing a copy of Vista beta a few weeks back.
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