xp install failed

[W-M]

Ok I have ubuntu linux on my laptop. I want to install xp pro on it so I put in my xp cd and booted from it and got this message:

file pciide.sys caused a unexpected error (18) at line 5882 in d:\xpclient\base\boot\setup\setup.c.

press any key to continue


What do I have to do to install xp? Is it something with my harddrive? Thank you for your help.

[pam123]

Last time I checked, if you wanted to dual boot with a Linux distro you had to install XP first.

[W-M]

I accidentally deleted windows while in linux. But I don't want to do a dual boot anymore I just want xp on it.


Is there some kind of software that I can install on linux to wipe my harddrive clean then install xp?

[Hi Ho]

Boot from the XP CD and choose the main partition on your hard drive. It will format the drive and install XP.

[glc]

You should zero fill the hard drive. You can do that with the Ultimate Boot CD, using Darik's Boot and Nuke or Active Killdisk.

[pam123]

Yep.
glc's advice.
Wipe the disk first then install XP.