Help! At Wit's End with XP Home Installation

[Phil Stefanini]

I have a three year old machine with Windows ME installed. This was not a
good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago. All well until
I had a crash some weeks ago.

However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The initial files wouldn't
come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive or the CD was
faulty. It would start to copy and generally four files, different each
time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could create problems.

At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to believe it was the CD
and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.

I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk..... Same problem.

The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard drive might be the
problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive and.....Same
problem.

I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the controller ribbon
with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same thing.

Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible problem is. There isn't
much to replace! Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I am close to
wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Phil Stefanini

[honor]

virus maybe.


>-----Original Message-----
>I have a three year old machine with Windows ME
installed. This was not a
>good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year
ago. All well until
>I had a crash some weeks ago.
>
>However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The
initial files wouldn't
>come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive
or the CD was
>faulty. It would start to copy and generally four
files, different each
>time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could
create problems.
>
>At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
believe it was the CD
>and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
>
>I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk.....
Same problem.
>
>The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard
drive might be the
>problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive
and.....Same
>problem.
>
>I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the
controller ribbon
>with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same
thing.
>
>Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible
problem is. There isn't
>much to replace! Any assistance is greatly
appreciated. I am close to
>wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
>Phil Stefanini
>
>
>.
>

[Phil Stefanini]

Thanks for the response but now I'm confused. Do you mean a virus attached
somehow or is residing on my new
hard drive? I haven't connected anything to the computer except the power
cord and won't attach dsl or hardware until I get the XP operating system
cranked.

How could this be and how can I clean it, or fix it? Phil

"honor" > wrote in message
...
> virus maybe.
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I have a three year old machine with Windows ME
> installed. This was not a
> >good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year
> ago. All well until
> >I had a crash some weeks ago.
> >
> >However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The
> initial files wouldn't
> >come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive
> or the CD was
> >faulty. It would start to copy and generally four
> files, different each
> >time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could
> create problems.
> >
> >At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> believe it was the CD
> >and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> >
> >I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk.....
> Same problem.
> >
> >The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard
> drive might be the
> >problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive
> and.....Same
> >problem.
> >
> >I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the
> controller ribbon
> >with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same
> thing.
> >
> >Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible
> problem is. There isn't
> >much to replace! Any assistance is greatly
> appreciated. I am close to
> >wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.
> >
> >Phil Stefanini
> >
> >
> >.
> >

[Spinner]

I have seen this many times with bad or failing memory.


"Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
...
> I have a three year old machine with Windows ME installed. This was not a
> good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago. All well
until
> I had a crash some weeks ago.
>
> However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The initial files
wouldn't
> come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive or the CD was
> faulty. It would start to copy and generally four files, different each
> time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could create problems.
>
> At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to believe it was the CD
> and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
>
> I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk..... Same problem.
>
> The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard drive might be the
> problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive and.....Same
> problem.
>
> I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the controller ribbon
> with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same thing.
>
> Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible problem is. There
isn't
> much to replace! Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I am close to
> wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Phil Stefanini
>
>

[Dwight Stewart]

"Phil Stefanini" > wrote:
> I have a three year old machine with Windows
> ME installed. This was not a good operation
> system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago.
> All well until I had a crash some weeks ago.
>
> However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot.
> The initial files wouldn't come over and the
> message indicated either the CD Drive or the
> CD was faulty. It would start to copy and
> generally four files, different each time, wouldn't
> copy and indicated continuing could create
> problems.
>
> At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> believe it was the CD and went out and bought
> a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
>
> I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP
> disk..... Same problem.


Wow, tough to figure out without a lot of trial and error. In the end, I
think you're going to need professional help (or at least someone
knowledgeable who can spend the time with it). Replacing everything like
you're doing is obviously not the way to go. Besides the fact that it hasn't
worked, getting professional help may actually be cheaper.

From what little you've said, it looks like it might be a problem with the
hardware drivers. Do you have Windows ME installed now? If not, try
restoring your computer with the OEM disks that came with it. That will
install all the proper drivers for your computer's hardware. After that, if
the XP install still doesn't work, try locating updated drivers that are
compatible with XP. Before the crash, you may have updated those drivers
over the years without remembering it (a routine system update) or even
being aware of it (an update that upgraded the drivers without mention of
it).

Beyond that, all I can do is wish you luck. Perhaps someone else can offer
more.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

[Phil Stefanini]

Dwight:

Thanks for the great response and taking the time to help me out. What you
say rings true. I ripped out Windows ME about a year ago and XP was doing
fine until maybe a month ago. Yes, indeed, I used to subscribe to all of
the automatic updates. I've never had trouble like this before, though and
never had to resort to professional help although I think you may be right
this time... At this rate, all I need is the case to start building a new
computer from the parts I'm collecting!

I'm also kinda suprised at the foolish responses from people, knowing
someone is in trouble, and having a bit of fun at their expense. It's very
mean spirited. Is that common in these news groups, indifference to other
people's misfortune and need of assistance?

Thanks again and best regards. Phil

"Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
link.net...
> "Phil Stefanini" > wrote:
> > I have a three year old machine with Windows
> > ME installed. This was not a good operation
> > system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago.
> > All well until I had a crash some weeks ago.
> >
> > However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot.
> > The initial files wouldn't come over and the
> > message indicated either the CD Drive or the
> > CD was faulty. It would start to copy and
> > generally four files, different each time, wouldn't
> > copy and indicated continuing could create
> > problems.
> >
> > At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> > believe it was the CD and went out and bought
> > a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> >
> > I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP
> > disk..... Same problem.
>
>
> Wow, tough to figure out without a lot of trial and error. In the end, I
> think you're going to need professional help (or at least someone
> knowledgeable who can spend the time with it). Replacing everything like
> you're doing is obviously not the way to go. Besides the fact that it
hasn't
> worked, getting professional help may actually be cheaper.
>
> From what little you've said, it looks like it might be a problem with
the
> hardware drivers. Do you have Windows ME installed now? If not, try
> restoring your computer with the OEM disks that came with it. That will
> install all the proper drivers for your computer's hardware. After that,
if
> the XP install still doesn't work, try locating updated drivers that are
> compatible with XP. Before the crash, you may have updated those drivers
> over the years without remembering it (a routine system update) or even
> being aware of it (an update that upgraded the drivers without mention of
> it).
>
> Beyond that, all I can do is wish you luck. Perhaps someone else can
offer
> more.
>
>
> Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
>
> http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
>
>

[Papa]

Sounds like a hardware problem such as defective RAM, an overheated CPU,
etc.. I suggest that you remove everything from your system except your
mobo, CPU and fan, one RAM chip, power supply, video card, and HD - then see
what happens. If it boots OK, start adding components one at a time until
the crash recurs.

Good luck.

"Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
...
> I have a three year old machine with Windows ME installed. This was not a
> good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago. All well
until
> I had a crash some weeks ago.
>
> However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The initial files
wouldn't
> come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive or the CD was
> faulty. It would start to copy and generally four files, different each
> time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could create problems.
>
> At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to believe it was the CD
> and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
>
> I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk..... Same problem.
>
> The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard drive might be the
> problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive and.....Same
> problem.
>
> I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the controller ribbon
> with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same thing.
>
> Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible problem is. There
isn't
> much to replace! Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I am close to
> wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Phil Stefanini
>
>

[Philip Stefanini]

Thanks Papa! I'm getting to the point where I think you are right... I did
what Dwight recommended and went back to the original OEM CD with Windows ME
on it. While it installed ok, I got an immediate "MSOOBE has caused and
error in Kernel 32 OLL error.." Just getting the ME operating system to run
has been an all-morning operation. Different error messages afer about five
or ten commands. Sometimes the system hangs and I have to start up again.
Despite the tedium, this morning I've managed to get the basics going again
and respond to this email using the ME Operating system... what a dog!.
I'll try what you say and let you know how I do... and thanks for the
excellent response... it's great to know there are folks out there that are
willing to help in this. I greatly appreciate.... Phil


"Papa" > wrote in message
...
> Sounds like a hardware problem such as defective RAM, an overheated CPU,
> etc.. I suggest that you remove everything from your system except your
> mobo, CPU and fan, one RAM chip, power supply, video card, and HD - then
see
> what happens. If it boots OK, start adding components one at a time until
> the crash recurs.
>
> Good luck.
>
> "Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have a three year old machine with Windows ME installed. This was not
a
> > good operation system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago. All well
> until
> > I had a crash some weeks ago.
> >
> > However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot. The initial files
> wouldn't
> > come over and the message indicated either the CD Drive or the CD was
> > faulty. It would start to copy and generally four files, different each
> > time, wouldn't copy and indicated continuing could create problems.
> >
> > At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to believe it was the
CD
> > and went out and bought a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> >
> > I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP disk..... Same problem.
> >
> > The Windows error messages led me to believe the hard drive might be the
> > problem so I went out today and bought a new hard drive and.....Same
> > problem.
> >
> > I checked all of the wires (third time) and replaced the controller
ribbon
> > with the new one that came with the hard drive.... Same thing.
> >
> > Can anybody give me a clue as to what the possible problem is. There
> isn't
> > much to replace! Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I am close to
> > wit's end! Thanks in advance for any assistance.
> >
> > Phil Stefanini
> >
> >
>
>

[Spinner]

Phil,
What fooliosh responses did you recieve?
From looking at the thread, the only other people who responded to your post
where honer and myself. Neither of our answers could be considered
"foolish", or trying to have fun at your expense.
I can not speak for honor, but I was being completly seriouse. I have seen
almost the exect same problem you are having, on friends machines and my
own. I spent 3 days trying to install XP, installed a new CD, tried copying
the install files to the drive first, nothing worked. I finally found a KB
article on Microsoft's website that said it could be caused by defective
ram. Replaced the ram and the install went through without a single problem.

"Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
...
> Dwight:
>
> Thanks for the great response and taking the time to help me out. What you
> say rings true. I ripped out Windows ME about a year ago and XP was doing
> fine until maybe a month ago. Yes, indeed, I used to subscribe to all of
> the automatic updates. I've never had trouble like this before, though
and
> never had to resort to professional help although I think you may be right
> this time... At this rate, all I need is the case to start building a new
> computer from the parts I'm collecting!
>
> I'm also kinda suprised at the foolish responses from people, knowing
> someone is in trouble, and having a bit of fun at their expense. It's
very
> mean spirited. Is that common in these news groups, indifference to other
> people's misfortune and need of assistance?
>
> Thanks again and best regards. Phil
>
> "Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> > "Phil Stefanini" > wrote:
> > > I have a three year old machine with Windows
> > > ME installed. This was not a good operation
> > > system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago.
> > > All well until I had a crash some weeks ago.
> > >
> > > However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot.
> > > The initial files wouldn't come over and the
> > > message indicated either the CD Drive or the
> > > CD was faulty. It would start to copy and
> > > generally four files, different each time, wouldn't
> > > copy and indicated continuing could create
> > > problems.
> > >
> > > At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> > > believe it was the CD and went out and bought
> > > a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> > >
> > > I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP
> > > disk..... Same problem.
> >
> >
> > Wow, tough to figure out without a lot of trial and error. In the end,
I
> > think you're going to need professional help (or at least someone
> > knowledgeable who can spend the time with it). Replacing everything like
> > you're doing is obviously not the way to go. Besides the fact that it
> hasn't
> > worked, getting professional help may actually be cheaper.
> >
> > From what little you've said, it looks like it might be a problem with
> the
> > hardware drivers. Do you have Windows ME installed now? If not, try
> > restoring your computer with the OEM disks that came with it. That will
> > install all the proper drivers for your computer's hardware. After that,
> if
> > the XP install still doesn't work, try locating updated drivers that are
> > compatible with XP. Before the crash, you may have updated those drivers
> > over the years without remembering it (a routine system update) or even
> > being aware of it (an update that upgraded the drivers without mention
of
> > it).
> >
> > Beyond that, all I can do is wish you luck. Perhaps someone else can
> offer
> > more.
> >
> >
> > Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
> >
> > http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
> >
> >
>
>

[Dwight Stewart]

"Philip Stefanini" > wrote:
> Thanks Papa! I'm getting to the point where I think
> you are right... I did what Dwight recommended and
> went back to the original OEM CD with Windows
> ME on it. While it installed ok, I got an immediate
> "MSOOBE has caused and error in Kernel 32 OLL
> error.." Just getting the ME operating system to run
> has been an all-morning operation. Different error
> messages afer about five or ten commands. Sometimes
> the system hangs and I have to start up again. Despite
> the tedium, this morning I've managed to get the basics
> going again and respond to this email using the ME
> Operating system... what a dog!. (snip)


Well, at least you're getting closer, Philip. Since ME installed and
didn't complain about the CD, HD, and so on, at least you know those are
okay. The Kernel error is bad news though. With that, I hope it turns out ot
be a hardware problem. The last time I had a Kernel error, I never got that
computer working right again (even after taking it to a repair shop). Again,
good luck and I'll leave you now in more capable hands.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

http://www.qsl.net/w5net/

[Phil Stefanini]

Thanks Dwight, I'm hoping it is as simple as defective RAM and I'll gladly
pony up ... I'll let you know! and thanks again for everyone's help here...
it has truly helped me out of the doldrums.
Phil

"Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
hlink.net...
> "Philip Stefanini" > wrote:
> > Thanks Papa! I'm getting to the point where I think
> > you are right... I did what Dwight recommended and
> > went back to the original OEM CD with Windows
> > ME on it. While it installed ok, I got an immediate
> > "MSOOBE has caused and error in Kernel 32 OLL
> > error.." Just getting the ME operating system to run
> > has been an all-morning operation. Different error
> > messages afer about five or ten commands. Sometimes
> > the system hangs and I have to start up again. Despite
> > the tedium, this morning I've managed to get the basics
> > going again and respond to this email using the ME
> > Operating system... what a dog!. (snip)
>
>
> Well, at least you're getting closer, Philip. Since ME installed and
> didn't complain about the CD, HD, and so on, at least you know those are
> okay. The Kernel error is bad news though. With that, I hope it turns out
ot
> be a hardware problem. The last time I had a Kernel error, I never got
that
> computer working right again (even after taking it to a repair shop).
Again,
> good luck and I'll leave you now in more capable hands.
>
>
> Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
>
> http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
>
>

[Phil Stefanini]

Spinner...Wasn't from this group and I'm sorry for indulging misplaced
frustration of the moment.. I appreciate all of the responses and they all
helped greatly. Just knowing someone else out there has had the problem
sure brightened the picture! By the way, my email responses with thanks
didn't go through. I'll let you all know how I do when I done with the
trial and error diagnostic. I'll bet it is the RAM but I'm only part way
done. Phil

"Spinner" > wrote in message
news:fFsdb.22274$a16.18113@lakeread01...
> Phil,
> What fooliosh responses did you recieve?
> From looking at the thread, the only other people who responded to your
post
> where honer and myself. Neither of our answers could be considered
> "foolish", or trying to have fun at your expense.
> I can not speak for honor, but I was being completly seriouse. I have seen
> almost the exect same problem you are having, on friends machines and my
> own. I spent 3 days trying to install XP, installed a new CD, tried
copying
> the install files to the drive first, nothing worked. I finally found a KB
> article on Microsoft's website that said it could be caused by defective
> ram. Replaced the ram and the install went through without a single
problem.
>
> "Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Dwight:
> >
> > Thanks for the great response and taking the time to help me out. What
you
> > say rings true. I ripped out Windows ME about a year ago and XP was
doing
> > fine until maybe a month ago. Yes, indeed, I used to subscribe to all
of
> > the automatic updates. I've never had trouble like this before, though
> and
> > never had to resort to professional help although I think you may be
right
> > this time... At this rate, all I need is the case to start building a
new
> > computer from the parts I'm collecting!
> >
> > I'm also kinda suprised at the foolish responses from people, knowing
> > someone is in trouble, and having a bit of fun at their expense. It's
> very
> > mean spirited. Is that common in these news groups, indifference to
other
> > people's misfortune and need of assistance?
> >
> > Thanks again and best regards. Phil
> >
> > "Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
> > link.net...
> > > "Phil Stefanini" > wrote:
> > > > I have a three year old machine with Windows
> > > > ME installed. This was not a good operation
> > > > system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago.
> > > > All well until I had a crash some weeks ago.
> > > >
> > > > However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot.
> > > > The initial files wouldn't come over and the
> > > > message indicated either the CD Drive or the
> > > > CD was faulty. It would start to copy and
> > > > generally four files, different each time, wouldn't
> > > > copy and indicated continuing could create
> > > > problems.
> > > >
> > > > At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> > > > believe it was the CD and went out and bought
> > > > a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> > > >
> > > > I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP
> > > > disk..... Same problem.
> > >
> > >
> > > Wow, tough to figure out without a lot of trial and error. In the
end,
> I
> > > think you're going to need professional help (or at least someone
> > > knowledgeable who can spend the time with it). Replacing everything
like
> > > you're doing is obviously not the way to go. Besides the fact that it
> > hasn't
> > > worked, getting professional help may actually be cheaper.
> > >
> > > From what little you've said, it looks like it might be a problem
with
> > the
> > > hardware drivers. Do you have Windows ME installed now? If not, try
> > > restoring your computer with the OEM disks that came with it. That
will
> > > install all the proper drivers for your computer's hardware. After
that,
> > if
> > > the XP install still doesn't work, try locating updated drivers that
are
> > > compatible with XP. Before the crash, you may have updated those
drivers
> > > over the years without remembering it (a routine system update) or
even
> > > being aware of it (an update that upgraded the drivers without mention
> of
> > > it).
> > >
> > > Beyond that, all I can do is wish you luck. Perhaps someone else can
> > offer
> > > more.
> > >
> > >
> > > Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
> > >
> > > http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Spinner]

No problem. ;-)
Yes, please keep us updated. I would like to know what was really the
problem.

"Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
...
> Spinner...Wasn't from this group and I'm sorry for indulging misplaced
> frustration of the moment.. I appreciate all of the responses and they
all
> helped greatly. Just knowing someone else out there has had the problem
> sure brightened the picture! By the way, my email responses with thanks
> didn't go through. I'll let you all know how I do when I done with the
> trial and error diagnostic. I'll bet it is the RAM but I'm only part way
> done. Phil
>
> "Spinner" > wrote in message
> news:fFsdb.22274$a16.18113@lakeread01...
> > Phil,
> > What fooliosh responses did you recieve?
> > From looking at the thread, the only other people who responded to your
> post
> > where honer and myself. Neither of our answers could be considered
> > "foolish", or trying to have fun at your expense.
> > I can not speak for honor, but I was being completly seriouse. I have
seen
> > almost the exect same problem you are having, on friends machines and my
> > own. I spent 3 days trying to install XP, installed a new CD, tried
> copying
> > the install files to the drive first, nothing worked. I finally found a
KB
> > article on Microsoft's website that said it could be caused by defective
> > ram. Replaced the ram and the install went through without a single
> problem.
> >
> > "Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Dwight:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the great response and taking the time to help me out. What
> you
> > > say rings true. I ripped out Windows ME about a year ago and XP was
> doing
> > > fine until maybe a month ago. Yes, indeed, I used to subscribe to all
> of
> > > the automatic updates. I've never had trouble like this before,
though
> > and
> > > never had to resort to professional help although I think you may be
> right
> > > this time... At this rate, all I need is the case to start building a
> new
> > > computer from the parts I'm collecting!
> > >
> > > I'm also kinda suprised at the foolish responses from people, knowing
> > > someone is in trouble, and having a bit of fun at their expense. It's
> > very
> > > mean spirited. Is that common in these news groups, indifference to
> other
> > > people's misfortune and need of assistance?
> > >
> > > Thanks again and best regards. Phil
> > >
> > > "Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
> > > link.net...
> > > > "Phil Stefanini" > wrote:
> > > > > I have a three year old machine with Windows
> > > > > ME installed. This was not a good operation
> > > > > system so.... I upgraded to XP a year ago.
> > > > > All well until I had a crash some weeks ago.
> > > > >
> > > > > However, XP wouldn't re-install on a clean boot.
> > > > > The initial files wouldn't come over and the
> > > > > message indicated either the CD Drive or the
> > > > > CD was faulty. It would start to copy and
> > > > > generally four files, different each time, wouldn't
> > > > > copy and indicated continuing could create
> > > > > problems.
> > > > >
> > > > > At first, and after cleaning the CD, I hesitated to
> > > > > believe it was the CD and went out and bought
> > > > > a new CD Drive.... Same problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > I called Microsoft and got a new Windows XP
> > > > > disk..... Same problem.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Wow, tough to figure out without a lot of trial and error. In the
> end,
> > I
> > > > think you're going to need professional help (or at least someone
> > > > knowledgeable who can spend the time with it). Replacing everything
> like
> > > > you're doing is obviously not the way to go. Besides the fact that
it
> > > hasn't
> > > > worked, getting professional help may actually be cheaper.
> > > >
> > > > From what little you've said, it looks like it might be a problem
> with
> > > the
> > > > hardware drivers. Do you have Windows ME installed now? If not, try
> > > > restoring your computer with the OEM disks that came with it. That
> will
> > > > install all the proper drivers for your computer's hardware. After
> that,
> > > if
> > > > the XP install still doesn't work, try locating updated drivers that
> are
> > > > compatible with XP. Before the crash, you may have updated those
> drivers
> > > > over the years without remembering it (a routine system update) or
> even
> > > > being aware of it (an update that upgraded the drivers without
mention
> > of
> > > > it).
> > > >
> > > > Beyond that, all I can do is wish you luck. Perhaps someone else
can
> > > offer
> > > > more.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
> > > >
> > > > http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Phil Stefanini]

You folks were right on... it was a defective RAMBUS memory chip. I'll
replace as soon as I can get a replacement... Thanks to you all... your
suggestions got me in the right direction. Phil

"Phil Stefanini" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks Dwight, I'm hoping it is as simple as defective RAM and I'll gladly
> pony up ... I'll let you know! and thanks again for everyone's help
here...
> it has truly helped me out of the doldrums.
> Phil
>
> "Dwight Stewart" > wrote in message
> hlink.net...
> > "Philip Stefanini" > wrote:
> > > Thanks Papa! I'm getting to the point where I think
> > > you are right... I did what Dwight recommended and
> > > went back to the original OEM CD with Windows
> > > ME on it. While it installed ok, I got an immediate
> > > "MSOOBE has caused and error in Kernel 32 OLL
> > > error.." Just getting the ME operating system to run
> > > has been an all-morning operation. Different error
> > > messages afer about five or ten commands. Sometimes
> > > the system hangs and I have to start up again. Despite
> > > the tedium, this morning I've managed to get the basics
> > > going again and respond to this email using the ME
> > > Operating system... what a dog!. (snip)
> >
> >
> > Well, at least you're getting closer, Philip. Since ME installed and
> > didn't complain about the CD, HD, and so on, at least you know those are
> > okay. The Kernel error is bad news though. With that, I hope it turns
out
> ot
> > be a hardware problem. The last time I had a Kernel error, I never got
> that
> > computer working right again (even after taking it to a repair shop).
> Again,
> > good luck and I'll leave you now in more capable hands.
> >
> >
> > Dwight Stewart (W5NET)
> >
> > http://www.qsl.net/w5net/
> >
> >
>
>