can't get xp pro sp2 to install

[DSCHIEF]

trying to install XP -Pro sp2 over the top of linux
the system is running fine fedora boots up every-time video is fine, I can surf the web, everything is kosher.
I put the xp install cd in the drive /reboot
it gets to the message ' hit any key to boot from cd"
I hit a key : then it says "checking hardware configuration " then nothing
black screen for ever

I have never had this happen before??

Kinda stumped , willing to try most anything

[shadowpr]

try formatting the drive first. see if that helps.

[DSCHIEF]

Originally Posted by shadowpr try formatting the drive first. see if that helps.

I tried, with the cd that came with the drive WD data lifeguard tools

it tells me " no drives present!!


Yet it boots fine in Linux

I get into the bios and the hd is listed big as life, correct model number and everything

[shadowpr]

Use a linux live cd to try and delete the partition on the drive, and then format it that way. (Gparted)

[Panama Red]

Can you "see" the drive if you try to format with something like DBAN from the UBCD?

[betances93]

Hey dude if you read my blog, (im not advertising! XD) there is a post that you would want ot read about this problem. If you need more help, pm me

Thanks
Kenny

[DSCHIEF]

Originally Posted by betances93 Hey dude if you read my blog, (im not advertising! XD) there is a post that you would want ot read about this problem. If you need more help, pm me Thanks Kenny

thanks, the 98 se install disk trick worked.
have bee fighting this thing for 1/2 a day. it's midnight and the install of SP3 is just wraping up.
next item is to get the Cuda drivers from Nvidia. slap a new card in and start crunching numbers before going to bed.

I printed out the page from your blog, & it's going into my note book.
I have 3 more Linux boxes to change over in the next month

thanks again