anniem Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I want to install Win XP pro on a computer.The files are loaded and when you have to select on which partition you want to install Win XP everything stops. I changed already the HD, the CD-reader, removed some RAM (originally 256 MB - 128 MB pc133 - 128 MB pc100) and left only the 256 MB. The problem stays the same, after loading the files everything stops. Can somebody help me with a resolution? ThanksTitle Edited - Please follow new forum rules from now on-- Martin L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Have you tried your cd on other pc for testing purpose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniem Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Yes, it's a legal version and afterwards I used the same CD and all went perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VascoMan Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 maybe its the keyboard, does hitting DEL at POST work ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniem Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Sorry, I don't understand, DEL at POST? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy8 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Power-On Self Test--the PC information & memory test immediately following OEM splash screen (or it may be the first thing appearing). Hit DEL, try to access the BIOS and review settings, or simply try the procedure with another keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniem Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 So, you think it's the keyboard. It's a simple one that I always use for my tests and installations and that never failed. I'll try with another keyboard. I already reset the BIOS, no use. I read something about ACPI but I didn't understand very well. Could it be that what causes my problem? What does ACPI? Do I have to enable or disable?The processor is AMD Athlon 1,7 GHz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaistlin Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Are you crashing BEFORE you get to pick the partition, or would that be the next logical step?Also, maybe switch the 256 stick you have in w/ your other stick.If it is crashing BEFORE you get to the partition, you may have a problem w/ the hard drive, and need to replace it(or swap it out temporarily to make sure). I had a bad Raptor that once hung there...-Kaistlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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