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02-07-2003, 04:19 PM
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installing os
my computer always hangs on "setup is starting windows"
doesn't matter what os i try to install i've tried 98 2 differnt xps and 2k server. thought i might have been the hd but i got a new one and same thing happens any suggestions ? thanks in advance |
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02-07-2003, 04:26 PM
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Ram, or a conflict. Try installing with only a hard drive, cd drive, and video card hooked up. Test your ram with Docmemory or try a different stick.
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02-07-2003, 04:59 PM
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Hi racerxfactor,
Besides the above, some older motherboards won't let windows install if the Virus checker is running. How old is the motherboard you're working with? TwoRails |
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02-07-2003, 07:26 PM
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not sure it could be a mobo issue. it's a k7t turbo with a 1.4 tbird chip. well eventually i tried an old nt disk and that installed fine. so i'm going through each disk till i find a good copy and format again
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02-08-2003, 03:30 PM
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is it weird that it only happens with 98se and xp disks?
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02-08-2003, 04:06 PM
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02-08-2003, 06:04 PM
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i went back into the bios and the antivurs software was already disabled. on top of that i'm having a new problem when i boot up my computer. after it goes through memory test and detction hardware, it'll start with the first quote during installation
"setup is now checking yout configurations" and then i just goes black. ????????? |
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02-08-2003, 06:17 PM
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Hi racerxfactor,
I assume you did as glc suggest above?? If so, then I'd would probably start a new install. I've seen machines that took 5 - 6 tires to load Win 98. They kept spitting it out, then it would take and run like champs... TwoRails |
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02-08-2003, 06:18 PM
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yes i've tried only having one cdrom drive one harddrive and one stick of ram . funny thing is nt 4 will still go into the setup proccess while 98 and xp just crap out.
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02-08-2003, 06:31 PM
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I had too much fun last night, and am still paying for it...
 The only thing else I can think of right now is, with everything out but the above, to re-format and start clean. Hopefully someone will have a better idea...TwoRails |
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02-09-2003, 01:15 PM
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where do i check ram in docmemeory?
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02-09-2003, 01:30 PM
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Just download DocMem, run it, which will create a floppy. Then boot to that floppy, and run the tests. Can't remember if you have to make the floppy bootable, or Doc does it for you. It should come with instructions.
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02-09-2003, 01:31 PM
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err after about the millionth format and partitioning, i finally got windows 98se on. i'm hoping i can get to xp in a breeze.
thanks to all who listened and responded to my woes. |
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