Win XP installation stuck at inspect h/w config

[atkt_forever]

Hi

I currently have Win 2000 and Win XP on my system.However, my Win XP is plagued wid spyware and Win 2k doesnt seem to function. Hence i want to install Wiin XP Pro wid SP 2 over the win 2000 and wil later format the existing win XP.

But whn i insert the win xp pro bootable disc and begin booting frm CD, the setup begins to inspect h/w configuration and then the PC restarts. this cycle continues and i am unable to install Win XP. Can sumone pls solve my prob thanx in advance

[rjz]

Go to bootdisk.com and get your self a boot floppy or set of floppies and run winnt from there and see if it does it 1st copy your cd i388 folder tto your hd. Also have you checked and reset your bios to defaults.