Windows xp installation error

karthickips · #1 11-12-2007, 10:26 AM

I tried to install xp.But i get an technical error while installing and the installation process stops.How to rectify this?plz help me

Ant · #2 11-12-2007, 01:35 PM

Are you trying to install without formatting first? Always perform a clean installation, not a reinstallation over the old OS, as this causes many problems.

Format your HD before you try to install XP again. (You can do this within the XP installation procedure.)

If you have already formatted, what exactly is the error you get?

karthickips · #3 11-13-2007, 01:31 AM

The error i get is 0x00008E

Ant · #4 11-13-2007, 09:37 AM

It might well be a problem with the RAM.

Look here for info and possible solutions.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315335

karthickips · #5 11-14-2007, 02:13 AM

I have changed the ram.But still i get the error.Every time when i install i get this error

Ant · #6 11-16-2007, 02:12 AM

Well it appears to be either ram or another hardware issue. Have you tried putting the ram in another slot? Disconnected all unnecessary peripherals and cards? If so, get your mainboard checked out.

karthickips · #7 11-22-2007, 09:06 AM

S i did it.But i get the same error