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Win XP installation problems (hardware suspected)
Why does Win XP take hours to re-install on my (second) PC system?
I have opened the machine, checked everything is undamaged. When XP was running on it, there were no speed problems with either the CD drives or the processor. I have tried installing from each CD drive, even changed the IDE cable, confirmed that the installation disc works in my main PC, even tried installing from the Win XP CD that came with my main PC, but all to no avail. This particular machine has given problems in the past. When I upgraded from ME to XP in the past, there were blue screen errors during installation (hardware failures, telling me to contact my hardware vendor), though these seemed to have disappeared after I disabled the USB in BIOS. XP has worked on the machine for about 6 months prior to this re-installation. |
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"Monk" wrote in message om... Why does Win XP take hours to re-install on my (second) PC system? I have opened the machine, checked everything is undamaged. When XP was running on it, there were no speed problems with either the CD drives or the processor. I have tried installing from each CD drive, even changed the IDE cable, confirmed that the installation disc works in my main PC, even tried installing from the Win XP CD that came with my main PC, but all to no avail. This particular machine has given problems in the past. When I upgraded from ME to XP in the past, there were blue screen errors during installation (hardware failures, telling me to contact my hardware vendor), though these seemed to have disappeared after I disabled the USB in BIOS. XP has worked on the machine for about 6 months prior to this re-installation. Check out the hardwa 1. Make sure your CPU and case temperatures are OK, and that the CPU fan, case fans, and any other fans are working. 2. Shut down your computer and turn off power *at the surge protector* (which cuts off standby power while leaving your computer grounded) or unplug it. Take the standard protections against static electricity (wear a wrist strap or keep one hand grounded at all times). 3. Open up your computer and dust it out. *Do not use a vacuum cleaner* - it might cause static discharge. Get some dust remover spray (RadioShack has it) and a dust mask, and take your computer outside and spray out the dust. Keep the end of the spray straw at least six inches from any components and keep it moving so as to avoid excessive thermal shock to the components. 5. If your computer is a few years old, remove your CMOS battery and check its voltage (or just replace it). In any case, Clear CMOS (see your mainboard manual for how to do it) and set up your BIOS again. 6. Run a few cycles of "memtest86" (download from http://www.memtest86.com) to thoroughly check out your memory. You should get zero errors. -- Bob Day -------------------------------------------------------------- Free "HomeSentinal" webcam surveillance software, v1.24, with motion detection, at: http://bobday.vze.com. |
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Sorry, I omitted a step:
4. Reseat all the modules, including the memory modules, and cables inside your computer. -- Bob Day "Bob Day" wrote in message ... "Monk" wrote in message om... Why does Win XP take hours to re-install on my (second) PC system? I have opened the machine, checked everything is undamaged. When XP was running on it, there were no speed problems with either the CD drives or the processor. I have tried installing from each CD drive, even changed the IDE cable, confirmed that the installation disc works in my main PC, even tried installing from the Win XP CD that came with my main PC, but all to no avail. This particular machine has given problems in the past. When I upgraded from ME to XP in the past, there were blue screen errors during installation (hardware failures, telling me to contact my hardware vendor), though these seemed to have disappeared after I disabled the USB in BIOS. XP has worked on the machine for about 6 months prior to this re-installation. Check out the hardwa 1. Make sure your CPU and case temperatures are OK, and that the CPU fan, case fans, and any other fans are working. 2. Shut down your computer and turn off power *at the surge protector* (which cuts off standby power while leaving your computer grounded) or unplug it. Take the standard protections against static electricity (wear a wrist strap or keep one hand grounded at all times). 3. Open up your computer and dust it out. *Do not use a vacuum cleaner* - it might cause static discharge. Get some dust remover spray (RadioShack has it) and a dust mask, and take your computer outside and spray out the dust. Keep the end of the spray straw at least six inches from any components and keep it moving so as to avoid excessive thermal shock to the components. 5. If your computer is a few years old, remove your CMOS battery and check its voltage (or just replace it). In any case, Clear CMOS (see your mainboard manual for how to do it) and set up your BIOS again. 6. Run a few cycles of "memtest86" (download from http://www.memtest86.com) to thoroughly check out your memory. You should get zero errors. -- Bob Day -------------------------------------------------------------- Free "HomeSentinal" webcam surveillance software, v1.24, with motion detection, at: http://bobday.vze.com. |
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