When trying to load fresh xp pro it terminates after loadig basic start files

When you say you tried to load XP Pro, did the hard drive already have XP installed or are you installing it fresh from a CD? If you are installing it fresh from the CD and it is asking you to reboot, it seems as if you are letting it try to boot again from the CD. When it reboots and says "Press any key to boot from CD..." don't press anything, just let it boot. It should finalize the installation there!

Hope that helps!

Hi,
If you face the problem a the installation is complete then the rams could be defective but if you face this problem during the installation then XP disc is defective.

so what is your problem with your system, tell us...

You can try also to do reformat your hard drive as fresh unallocated one before doing formatting again to install windows. And check your installation disk for scratches.

please check the consistancy of hard drive or try to run a zero format first and then reinstall the win

Try letting the Xp OS format the new HD. I am guessing you know already that the old HD has to be disconnected. 

Try Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

RDO

If you are installing a fresh copy, you should boot from cd, and not start it from windows. It is less error prone.

I usually see this when the hard drive is bad, or the cd is scratched. Try loading xp onto a freshly formatted hard drive. You need to do a FULL format, not just a quick one- and if there are bad blocks I'm not 100% sure it marks them bad on a full format- but starting with a freshly formatted drive with no left over junk on it helps as a start.

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