having problems with download of xp from windows 98

[tanya]

I was trying to download windows xp on my computer, and it
does fine until it gets to window installation and an
error message shows up and says something about product
catalog. When i go to it, it says "can not find message
text number 0xfffffdfo in the message file for
syssetup.dll? What does this mean and where do i go to put
it on the computer. I am not a genius when it comes to a
computer, I learn as i go and am told.
I hope someone can help me!!!!

Thank you.
Tanya

[Jim Macklin]

Windows XP is an operating system and it IS NOT available to
download. If you mean you have a Windows XP CD and you are
trying to install Windows XP as an upgrade to Windows 98,
then you must have several things... I suspect that you are
trying to use an OEM Windows XP CD and that is why the
install will not proceed. OEM CDs cannot do upgrades, but
must be install "clean" to a freshly formatted hard drive.
It is possible that you have a pirated CD, but if that is
not the case and you bought an OEM version of the MS XP CD,
you must format you hard drive by starting your computer
with a bootable floppy in the drive so you can run format...
You will lose all data on the hard drive, so backup files.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316941
How to Install


"tanya" > wrote in message
...
| I was trying to download windows xp on my computer, and it
| does fine until it gets to window installation and an
| error message shows up and says something about product
| catalog. When i go to it, it says "can not find message
| text number 0xfffffdfo in the message file for
| syssetup.dll? What does this mean and where do i go to put
| it on the computer. I am not a genius when it comes to a
| computer, I learn as i go and am told.
| I hope someone can help me!!!!
|
| Thank you.
| Tanya

[Nicholas]

Before upgrading any existing Windows installation, it would be prudent =
to
run the Upgrade Advisor for Windows XP. This tool will report what =
hardware
or software may be incompatible with Windows XP. If you follow the =
Upgrade
Advisor's recommendations, you should not have any problem upgrading to
Windows XP.

If you fail to utilize the Upgrade Advisor, you may run into =
incompatibility issues.
Just inserting the Windows XP Upgrade CD in the CD Drive and selecting
"upgrade" is not going to give you the desired result. You must =
"prepare and
plan" your computer before beginning the upgrade process.

Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;307726=20

It is imperative that you have the latest BIOS update installed. Visit =
the support
website of the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard for =
instructions
on updating your computer's BIOS.

Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

HOW TO: Prepare to Upgrade Windows 98 or=20
Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;316639

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm


Also, physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices,
especially USB devices. Uninstall any antivirus program, too!

Most importantly, it would be prudent to perform a backup of
any data files you have, just in case a problem should occur.

Important: When you are ready to upgrade to Windows XP,
make sure to select the default "Upgrade" option
during the initial setup phase. Do not select the
alternative "New Installation" option!


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Nicholas

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"tanya" > wrote in message:
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| I was trying to download windows xp on my computer, and it=20
| does fine until it gets to window installation and an=20
| error message shows up and says something about product=20
| catalog. When i go to it, it says "can not find message=20
| text number 0xfffffdfo in the message file for=20
| syssetup.dll? What does this mean and where do i go to put=20
| it on the computer. I am not a genius when it comes to a=20
| computer, I learn as i go and am told.=20
| I hope someone can help me!!!!
|=20
| Thank you.=20
| Tanya