installation stalled

[gerald w.]

have windows ME- meets all system reqs.; attempt to
install XP Home Edition- stops at "Preparing Installation"
screen.

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Disable your antivirus software first? Read up on preparing for this upgrade
and how to avoid problems:
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"gerald w." > wrote in message
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> have windows ME- meets all system reqs.; attempt to
> install XP Home Edition- stops at "Preparing Installation"
> screen.