Re: Cannot install Windows XP
Hello davidsc, Welcome to TSF! :wave:
I suggest that you start the installation again from scratch, with all "extras" (including that Radeon Card) unplugged...just use the on-board graphics for the installation, and install the graphics card when the installation is finished.
To help you, please read this...
The Windows® XP Installation Check List.
1. The Windows® XP SP2-CD (naturally) :grin:
2. Darik's Boot N Nuke (Click the coloured Link).
3. Please read this guide.
4. The Motherboard CD that contains all the necessary Drivers etc.
A couple of tips...
a. Darik's Boot N Nuke will take about 4½ hours to completely wipe the Drive; however, this will vary depending on how big the Drive is. (That estimate is for a 80Gb HDD). Wiping the HDD this way will give you the best chance of a 'clean' uninterrupted installation.
b. When you get to Figure 7 in 'The Guide', you can create more than one partition here by simply telling Windows® how big you want it. Should you do decide to create an extra partition, it will not be active until you do so after the installation is over and done with...we can give you guidance as to how this is done, so partition away if you wish.
c. Once the installation is finished, with all the Motherboard Drivers installed, and Internet connected, I strongly recommend that you install a reputable Anti Virus program first; then, go to the Windows Update Site and download all the updates (including SP3).
AVG™ is has a very good free version available here.
d. DO NOT have any unnecessary items; such as, USB cameras, Printers etc., attached to the machine...install all these after the installation is finished, and fully updated from Microsoft®.
If you are uncertain about anything here, do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
Good Luck with this task; when you have finished, please report back with the success or failure of the installation.
Kind Regards,
Hello davidsc, Welcome to TSF! :wave:
I suggest that you start the installation again from scratch, with all "extras" (including that Radeon Card) unplugged...just use the on-board graphics for the installation, and install the graphics card when the installation is finished.
To help you, please read this...
The Windows® XP Installation Check List.
1. The Windows® XP SP2-CD (naturally) :grin:
2. Darik's Boot N Nuke (Click the coloured Link).
3. Please read this guide.
4. The Motherboard CD that contains all the necessary Drivers etc.
A couple of tips...
a. Darik's Boot N Nuke will take about 4½ hours to completely wipe the Drive; however, this will vary depending on how big the Drive is. (That estimate is for a 80Gb HDD). Wiping the HDD this way will give you the best chance of a 'clean' uninterrupted installation.
b. When you get to Figure 7 in 'The Guide', you can create more than one partition here by simply telling Windows® how big you want it. Should you do decide to create an extra partition, it will not be active until you do so after the installation is over and done with...we can give you guidance as to how this is done, so partition away if you wish.
c. Once the installation is finished, with all the Motherboard Drivers installed, and Internet connected, I strongly recommend that you install a reputable Anti Virus program first; then, go to the Windows Update Site and download all the updates (including SP3).
AVG™ is has a very good free version available here.
d. DO NOT have any unnecessary items; such as, USB cameras, Printers etc., attached to the machine...install all these after the installation is finished, and fully updated from Microsoft®.
If you are uncertain about anything here, do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
Good Luck with this task; when you have finished, please report back with the success or failure of the installation.
Kind Regards,
