can't install windows xp

[nannaduby]

Hi,
I have a 20gig hd which I have fdisked and formated so its nice and clean.
But, when I try to install xp it goes to windows are setting up your computer, and then I get this message........
File ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded.
The error code is 7.
Setup cannot continue. Press any key to exit.

Can somebody tell me what I am doing wrong, and possibly put me on the right track so I can get my drive running.
Thank you
Regards nannaduby

[EzyStvy]

Is the cd an original or a copy of an original??

A couple specs of dust on the cd and or cd drive can cause issues like this.

[nannaduby]

Hi,
It is a copy.
I have cleaned the disk .... but not sure how to clean the drive.
Regards nanna

[EzyStvy]

If the copy wasn't made correctly try the original cd.....Has the copy worked before?

Can use compressed air cans to blow the dust out of the drive.

[nannaduby]

Hi Ezystvy,
Yes it has been used before successfully.
Thank you for the info regarding the spray .... I will try to get some tomorrow.
Regards Nanna

[glc]

Where is the ORIGINAL disk?

[ssahl]

seems like it's having a hard time reading the cd
try another cd
or even another cd-drive, may help