problems installing windows me

[Dickies8]

while trying to install windows me, i get this message:

Standard Mode: Fault outside of MS-DOS Extender.
EC=0000 CS=0367 IP=0F09 AX=00C0 BX=0194 CX 0000 DX=0000
SI=0040 DI=C580 BP=01A6 DS=0277 ES=03D7 SS=027F SP=0192

i started the computer with a startup disk and it goes through scandisk all fine and well and then before the the windows setup screen it gives me this erro. i have no clue as to what it means. if anyone can help i would appreciate it.

thanks

[ktkendall]

Try to boot with the ME CD and install that way...

[Dickies8]

still wont do it, ive tried with win98se, ME and XP

[GaryRouth]

Try a different stick of RAM. Or if you have several sticks in, try with just one.

If it suddenly works, you can use MemoryDoc over at http://www.simmtester.com to test the troublesome sticks.

Scan your installation media, too, especially if it's a media other than the original MS CD. There are several viruses that cause that error. Some of the recent antivirus programs will boot right from their CD, and run an emergency scan from DOS. Takes about an hour or so, but works (Norton Antivirus 2003 can do this)

You can also try entering your Bios Setup screens at startup, and selecting "Load Default Settings and Exit" - since incorrect Bios settings can cause this.

Here's a Knowledge Base article over on the Microsoft site with more details: http://support.microsoft.com/default...NoWebContent=1

Best of luck
. . . Gary

[Dickies8]

i will try your suggestions and write back

[Dickies8]

everything worked out with the memory. thanks!