5 hours to install XP[resolved]

shaner72 · 02-07-2007, 09:32 PM

I made a fresh install of XP on a Dell p4 2.6 because it took 3 days to virus scan a 40 gig hard drive. It still is running way slow. Now I am trying another install and I am currently at about 5 hours for XP install. What could be some of the possibilities here???

Thanks for any shared experiences.

**nickster_uk** · 02-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Hi shaner72...

first thing that comes to mind is failing hard drive. It may be an idea to download the hard drive manafacturer's diagnostic tool which you can use to test the integrity of the drive??

Other possibilities are faulty RAM...so you could also give memtest86 a try. Plus damaged CPU/motherboard?? If you feel confident enough, you could try removing the PC cover to check for any damage, leaking/bulging capacitors, clogged up dust etc....only do this if you know what you are looking for and have grounded yourself and removed the power source.

Hope that helps :)

**Deleted090308** · 02-07-2007, 10:27 PM

Hi!
I'd like to add a couple of questions. What about the BIOS in your comp? Does the processor run at the "right speed" and is the HDD controller configured correctly?

Nicholas

dai · 02-08-2007, 07:56 AM

or is the cpu temp going to high and reducing it's speed to protect it from burning out

shaner72 · 02-08-2007, 05:38 PM

Hey Guys: I have solved the problem of the (not 5) but 12 hour XP install.
And survey says, "BIOS SETTING" . I found that the setting for the processor was at 'compatible' instead of 'normal'. I changed it to 'normal' and shazaam. The Dell 2.6 GHZ was running ...well like it was fresh out of the box. I do admit that I have no idea what these settings mean.

Any input on this would be appreciated.
Thanks for the help.

dai · 02-08-2007, 08:01 PM

never run into compatible before,probably running on half the chip with the cache disabled

02-07-2007, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
shaner72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	5 hours to install XP[resolved] I made a fresh install of XP on a Dell p4 2.6 because it took 3 days to virus scan a 40 gig hard drive. It still is running way slow. Now I am trying another install and I am currently at about 5 hours for XP install. What could be some of the possibilities here??? Thanks for any shared experiences.

02-07-2007, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,565 OS: XP Pro SP3, Vista Ultimate SP1, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Hi shaner72... first thing that comes to mind is failing hard drive. It may be an idea to download the hard drive manafacturer's diagnostic tool which you can use to test the integrity of the drive?? Other possibilities are faulty RAM...so you could also give memtest86 a try. Plus damaged CPU/motherboard?? If you feel confident enough, you could try removing the PC cover to check for any damage, leaking/bulging capacitors, clogged up dust etc....only do this if you know what you are looking for and have grounded yourself and removed the power source. Hope that helps :) __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 2GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| 1xMaxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB & 4xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Zalman CNPS9500 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

02-08-2007, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 44,112 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	or is the cpu temp going to high and reducing it's speed to protect it from burning out __________________

02-08-2007, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 44,112 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	never run into compatible before,probably running on half the chip with the cache disabled __________________

02-07-2007, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,280 OS: Xp	Hi! I'd like to add a couple of questions. What about the BIOS in your comp? Does the processor run at the "right speed" and is the HDD controller configured correctly? Nicholas

02-08-2007, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
shaner72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Hey Guys: I have solved the problem of the (not 5) but 12 hour XP install. And survey says, "BIOS SETTING" . I found that the setting for the processor was at 'compatible' instead of 'normal'. I changed it to 'normal' and shazaam. The Dell 2.6 GHZ was running ...well like it was fresh out of the box. I do admit that I have no idea what these settings mean. Any input on this would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.