Windows xp not install heng problwm more restart

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_install/installed-hotfix-requires-restart-restart-triggers/e465917a-6d05-46e1-ab9d-7da7caac7385
you might need to install service pack 1 or 2 first
Windows XP Service Pack 1a Express Install (32-Bit) for End Users
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=19751
Update for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (KB884020)
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17235

Hi dharmen_shah,
I see that you need to install Windows XP on you Dekstop with an MSI Motherboard k8mm-V.
I have another desktop using the same Motherboard, there are 3 options installing Windows XP on the machine.

1. Using an IDE Optical Drive
2. Using a SATA Optical Drive "not a common installation process on this motherboard" since you will need to install the SATA rivers first to be able to use your SATA ODD
3. Using a USB Flash Drive

See steps below for each installation type.
*Using an IDE Optical Drive*

• If you have your Windows XP CD insert it on the Disc Drive restart the system as soon as the system restarts keep on tapping F11 this will bring you to the Boot menu.
• Once in the Boot Menu screen select your Optical Drive, it may say dvd/cd or ODD, select this and press enter. Note: windows may restart during the installation if it says press any key to boot to cd do not press anything anymore leave it will do everything on it's own unless prompted for any user information like a computer name date and time.
• You will see on the screen Boot to cd: then it will show "press any key to boot to cd" press Enter or any key this will boot from your cd Windows XP.
• Then you will see inspecting your hardware for configuration, once it boots to your Windows XP cd you will see a blue screen Loading up drivers and stuff for the installation of Windows XP.
• Next will be the installation of Windows XP itself, just follow the prompt it is very easy to follow and it will give you all the details and what buttons to click on.
• Note: Select Quick Format (NTFS) this will be faster reformatting your Hard Drive before installation.

*Using SATA Optical Disc Drive*

• You will need a 1.4 floppy disc to be able to do this.
• If you have a 1.4 Floppy Drive you will also need to download the SATA driver from the MSI website.
• Let us disregard this option since I believe you do no have a 1.4 Floppy Disc Drive and no one uses that or has a 1.4 Floppy Drive anymore on their machines.

*Using a USB Flash Drive*

• To be able to use a USB Flash Drive for the installation of Windows XP your USB Flash Drive should at least be 1GB or 2GB, 1GB will be enough since windows XP only uses at least 7++gb of disc space for the installer size.
• Using you USB Flash Drive you will need to copy the whole contents of your Windows XP Cd into your USB Flash Drive, don't worry this will be bootable just make sure that you copy everything from the disc into the USB Flash Drive.
• Once you have copied Windows XP on your USB Flash Drive insert it to one of your USB ports on the machine then restart the computer.
• Restart the system as soon as the system restarts keep on tapping F11 this will bring you to the Boot menu.
• This will be the same as using your Windows XP cd but instead you will need to select USB in the Boot Menu then press enter. on the installation steps it will be the same as installing using a disc.
• Note: Select Quick Format (NTFS) this will be faster reformatting your Hard Drive before installation.
• Windows may restart during the installation and using a USB Flash Drive will be different at this point because it will boot directly to the USB, Once it restarts and may repeat the installation all over, to prevent this as soon as the system begins to restart from the installation go and keep on tapping "Delete" once it restarts this will bring you to the BIOS screen press F9 to set it to defaults then press F10 to save and exit this will restart again.
• Once it restarts after setting the BIOS to defaults let the system boot on its own it will then show you a screen asking what windows to install the first thing highlighted will be the installation that was halted earlier just press enter then it will show you the windows installation page and will continue on it's own.

This is based on my own experience since I have an older Desktop that has the same Motherboard, I hope that I have given you all the options possible to installing your windows XP on your Motherboard k8mm-v.
Have a nice day,

mvincentc

Hi manbrand62,
I see that you are trying to boot to your Flash Drive for the installation of Windows XP, try steps below.

• As soon as you start your computer keep on tapping F12 or F11 to boot to the Boot Menu, I'm just not sure if it's F12 or F11 on a dell but one of the 2 options will bring you to the Boot Menu page that is where you can select your USB flash drive to install windows from the USB.
• Note: Installing from a Flash Drive will be different from using a CD, windows may restart during the installation and since you are going to be using a Flash Drive you will need to get to the BIOS screen once the system restarts then set it to default then save and exit saving settings.
• This will restart the system and continue the installation process for Windows XP.

I hope that this will help you installing Windows XP using you Flash Drive on you machine.
Have a nice day,

mvincentc

1.Restart your computer. Immediately after the screen goes blank for the first time, press the F8 key repeatedly. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If the menu does not appear, restart your computer and try again. Use the cursor keys on your keyboard (your mouse will not work) to select Last Known Good Configuration, and then press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start.

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If you recently installed new hardware, shut down your computer and disconnect the hardware. Then, restart Windows XP and troubleshoot your hardware to get it working properly.
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Restart your computer and press F8 again. This time, choose Safe Mode and press ENTER. Windows XP attempts to start in Safe Mode, which does not automatically start programs and hardware, and displays very primitive graphics. If Windows XP starts successfully in Safe Mode, you can remove any programs or updates you have recently installed. Then, restart your computer normally.

Performing a repair installation of Windows XP can fix many serious startup problems. While you should not lose any of your important documents, you might lose settings, and you will need to reinstall many updates.
Before performing a repair installation of Windows XP, you should have both your Windows XP CD and your product key available.
To perform a repair installation of Windows XP
1.
Insert your Windows XP CD into your computer.
2.
Restart your computer. If prompted, press a key to start from the CD-ROM.
When the Welcome to Setup page appears, press ENTER on your keyboard.
On the Windows XP Licensing Agreement page, read the licensing agreement. Press the PAGE DOWN key to scroll to the bottom of the agreement. Then, press F8.
When prompted, press R to have Windows XP attempt to repair Windows by reinstalling important Windows components.
The repair and reinstallation process might take more than an hour. Eventually, Setup prompts you to answer questions just as if you were installing Windows XP for the first time. For detailed instructions, read Install Windows XP.

If I were facing this problwm, then I would have tried installing audio drivers on my laptop first.

You can download the drivers from the following website.
http://download.cnet.com/Realtek-AC-97-Audio-Driver-XP-W2K-W98-WDM-driver-VER-5-10-0-5554-zip/3000-2110_4-210198.html

Regards,
Aby

It Seems Some System Files are Corrupted or Deleted By Antivirus Application in the Process of Removing Virus from your System ....

Method 1:
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1. Put your Windows XP CD in your CD-Drive
2. Open RUN Dialogue Box From Start Menu
3. Type "SFC /SCANNOW" -- Copy and Paste the Command exactly
With out Quotes
4. Wait Until It Completes everything...
5.Restart and Check your Problem ....

Method 2:
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1.Login to your Windows XP
2. Put your Windows XP Home CD in your CD-Drive
3. Click Install Windows XP From Autorun Window.Start Windows XP Autorun Screen if its not opened, by Clicking on the Windows XP CD Drive icon under your My Computer ...
4.Select Same Drive as your Windows XP Now Installed then Select Upgrade Method to Install...
5.Complete Installation and Restart your System ...

Note: in Upgrade You'll never lost your Installed Programs and Files ...

Probably your system has been corrupted, or you have installed a software that caused your system not to function due to conflicts.

The solution that i find to solve your problem is to perform windows xp repair install, which will replace corrupted files on your system in order for you system to run properly.

Follow these step by step solution on how to perform the Windows XP Repair Install.

You should first check if you have these on your system.
1. A CD/DVD Drive.
2. A bootable Windows XP Install disk, depends on the version of your Windows XP , whether it be SP3 or SP2.
3.Idea on how to boot to your BIOS settings, you can check it using your systems manual or you should see a press button (e.g "Press F2 to SETUP").


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Step by step solution on performing Windows XP Repair Install.
1. Insert the Windows XP installer on your CD/DVD Drive.
2. Restart your system.
3. Go to your BIOS Settings and set your CD/DVD drive boot priority. We will be booting to your Windows XP Install disk to perform reinstall on your system.

* Reinstalling doesnt affect your programs, but will just delete the previous windows xp system files and replace it with a new one.

4. When you are now in the Windows XP Install screen where you can select if you want to install windows xp, go to windows repair console or exit the installation. You should select "to Setup windows XP now press Enter".

Heres the screenshot as a guide.



Press Enter, then when you see Searching for previous windows installation, you should select "R" to repair your installation, if you dont see any "searching for previous windows installation message" then you should check your bios settings.

After the reboot, you should set back again your BIOS to boot from your hard drive. restart your system, also you should prepare a valid windows xp cd key for that because you will be needing it confirm the setup process of your system.

After the reinstallation process, you can now boot your windows xp system nice and clean. :)

Either a) get your hands on an XP Pro SP2 CD, b) press F6 to load the proper SATA drivers when prompted (drivers located at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNFZ283BN&upd_id=2769&os_id=29), or c) build your own bootable XP Pro CD with the SATA drivers already slipstreamed into it by following the directions at http://maxeasyguide.blogspot.com/2008/04/preparations-for-winxp-installation-cd.html.

let it set if u turn it off by the buttons while its shutting down u'll have to format hard drive and reinstall you system