Problem Installing XP on my new computer

[The Blessed Lunatic]

I am building a new system, and I purchased another copy
of Windows XP to go along with it. It is the first time
I have ever tried to actually build a computer, and
things seemed to be going very well. All the hardware
and such seemed to be recognized and functioning without
a hitch. I tested my memory and it was fine. But when I
went to install XP, I first put in the disc
labelled "Windows XP OEM Preinstallation Kit" as it
seemed logical that a preinstallation disc should be read
before an installation disc even though I had never
before heard of anyone using a "Preinstallation disc."
The drive spun around a bit, then did its little
preinstallation thing, after which time I was given an MS-
DOS prompt. I had no idea what to do with the prompt, so
I typed "exit" and the computer started over again.
I put in the actual Windows XP Home Edition disc, only to
find that whenever I started my computer it booted up to
a screen that displayed all of my hardware information
along with the message "Verifying DMI Pool Data..." It
never gets further than that, and the light on the floppy
disc keeps glowing to indicate that the computer is
looking for a floppy disc and not for a CD-Rom. The
message "Now booting from Operating System" plays on my
speakers, which I took to mean that the computer was
looking for an OS that wasn't there yet. It really burns
me that everything was working until I (maybe) put in the
wrong disc or something. I can't figure out how to erase
the data already on my computer and start over again. It
also stopped recognizing my CD burner, but I would be
happy just being able to install windows and work on
getting the burner installed in a little bit more user
friendly environment (Windows XP).
I thought maybe an XP boot disc or something might work,
but I haven't tried it yet... does anyone have any ideas
as to what I can do to fix it?

[BigJIm]

I can only tell you what I did, I set the machine to boot from cdrom and put
the xp disk in. It when to the install screen and I follow the prompts.
I used an OEM version so I only had one disk.
"The Blessed Lunatic" > wrote in message
...
> I am building a new system, and I purchased another copy
> of Windows XP to go along with it. It is the first time
> I have ever tried to actually build a computer, and
> things seemed to be going very well. All the hardware
> and such seemed to be recognized and functioning without
> a hitch. I tested my memory and it was fine. But when I
> went to install XP, I first put in the disc
> labelled "Windows XP OEM Preinstallation Kit" as it
> seemed logical that a preinstallation disc should be read
> before an installation disc even though I had never
> before heard of anyone using a "Preinstallation disc."
> The drive spun around a bit, then did its little
> preinstallation thing, after which time I was given an MS-
> DOS prompt. I had no idea what to do with the prompt, so
> I typed "exit" and the computer started over again.
> I put in the actual Windows XP Home Edition disc, only to
> find that whenever I started my computer it booted up to
> a screen that displayed all of my hardware information
> along with the message "Verifying DMI Pool Data..." It
> never gets further than that, and the light on the floppy
> disc keeps glowing to indicate that the computer is
> looking for a floppy disc and not for a CD-Rom. The
> message "Now booting from Operating System" plays on my
> speakers, which I took to mean that the computer was
> looking for an OS that wasn't there yet. It really burns
> me that everything was working until I (maybe) put in the
> wrong disc or something. I can't figure out how to erase
> the data already on my computer and start over again. It
> also stopped recognizing my CD burner, but I would be
> happy just being able to install windows and work on
> getting the burner installed in a little bit more user
> friendly environment (Windows XP).
> I thought maybe an XP boot disc or something might work,
> but I haven't tried it yet... does anyone have any ideas
> as to what I can do to fix it?

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

The "Windows XP OEM Preinstallation Kit" is a tool used by
professional commercial systems builders to prepare an OEM WinXP
installation on PCs that they're planning to sell. It's not something
that you'd really have any use for, or even should have had. I don't
mean that you've done anything wrong by possessing it; just that it's
nothing you can use or should have had to pay for.

All you really need to do is simply boot from the WinXP
installation CD and follow the on-screen prompts. You'll be offered
the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of
the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of
boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp


Bruce Chambers

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"The Blessed Lunatic" > wrote in message
...
> I am building a new system, and I purchased another copy
> of Windows XP to go along with it. It is the first time
> I have ever tried to actually build a computer, and
> things seemed to be going very well. All the hardware
> and such seemed to be recognized and functioning without
> a hitch. I tested my memory and it was fine. But when I
> went to install XP, I first put in the disc
> labelled "Windows XP OEM Preinstallation Kit" as it
> seemed logical that a preinstallation disc should be read
> before an installation disc even though I had never
> before heard of anyone using a "Preinstallation disc."
> The drive spun around a bit, then did its little
> preinstallation thing, after which time I was given an MS-
> DOS prompt. I had no idea what to do with the prompt, so
> I typed "exit" and the computer started over again.
> I put in the actual Windows XP Home Edition disc, only to
> find that whenever I started my computer it booted up to
> a screen that displayed all of my hardware information
> along with the message "Verifying DMI Pool Data..." It
> never gets further than that, and the light on the floppy
> disc keeps glowing to indicate that the computer is
> looking for a floppy disc and not for a CD-Rom. The
> message "Now booting from Operating System" plays on my
> speakers, which I took to mean that the computer was
> looking for an OS that wasn't there yet. It really burns
> me that everything was working until I (maybe) put in the
> wrong disc or something. I can't figure out how to erase
> the data already on my computer and start over again. It
> also stopped recognizing my CD burner, but I would be
> happy just being able to install windows and work on
> getting the burner installed in a little bit more user
> friendly environment (Windows XP).
> I thought maybe an XP boot disc or something might work,
> but I haven't tried it yet... does anyone have any ideas
> as to what I can do to fix it?

[Alvin A Brown]

Hello

Well you would have to buy a new version of windows

Al


"a.soriano" wrote:

> Hi
> i have bought a new Vaio-computer in Germany, so
> Windows and related software is in German.
> is there a way to change the language of this prerecorder
> software and how can i reach it?
> any reply will be really appreciated.
> A. Soriano

[Amethyst]

a.soriano wrote:
> Hi
> i have bought a new Vaio-computer in Germany, so
> Windows and related software is in German.
> is there a way to change the language of this prerecorder
> software and how can i reach it?
> any reply will be really appreciated.
> A. Soriano


Yes there is - you must purchase the full retail version in the language of
your choice.
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