New Build XP Install HELP!!!!

ed_jrgibbs · 08-16-2006

First here are my hardware stats:

Asrock 775twins hdtv MB
40GB SATA HDD
Lite on DVD ROM
1 x 1GB PC3200 RAM
P4 519 3.06ghz (skt 775)
Antec Minuet case (300W PSU)

The problem i'm having is that every time i try to install windows XP when it says press enter to install windows, i press enter and the computer shuts itself down and restarts. I first thought it was the SATA drivers but went through the floppy disk process still the same.
Ive tried changing the ram and have a brand new XP home disk, i get to this stage:

http://woman-in-vogue.net/computers/...xp_install.htm

hit enter and the computer restarts itself i'm pretty much at my wits end, can anyone help???? PLEASE!!!

Mr On Line · 08-16-2006

did you try to use another setup CD .... or did you try so use your CD on somebody else's computer ???

GaRHaR · 08-24-2006

Hi Ed,

Welcome to the forum and sorry it's taken so long for a second reply.

Have you followed Mr On Lines suggestion, or had any luck getting windows installed yet?

Please let us know the status so we can help you out further if you need it.

littlebayliss · 08-26-2006

Try a spare ide hd & try!

Bayliss

ih8bills · 08-28-2006

I once had a problem like this... clearing the CMOS did the trick... tho it could be a bios issue, also.

08-16-2006	#1
ed_jrgibbs New Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	New Build XP Install HELP!!!! First here are my hardware stats: Asrock 775twins hdtv MB 40GB SATA HDD Lite on DVD ROM 1 x 1GB PC3200 RAM P4 519 3.06ghz (skt 775) Antec Minuet case (300W PSU) The problem i'm having is that every time i try to install windows XP when it says press enter to install windows, i press enter and the computer shuts itself down and restarts. I first thought it was the SATA drivers but went through the floppy disk process still the same. Ive tried changing the ram and have a brand new XP home disk, i get to this stage: http://woman-in-vogue.net/computers/...xp_install.htm hit enter and the computer restarts itself i'm pretty much at my wits end, can anyone help???? PLEASE!!!

08-16-2006	#2
Mr On Line Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle East Posts: 28	did you try to use another setup CD .... or did you try so use your CD on somebody else's computer ??? __________________

08-24-2006	#3
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,068 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Hi Ed, Welcome to the forum and sorry it's taken so long for a second reply. Have you followed Mr On Lines suggestion, or had any luck getting windows installed yet? Please let us know the status so we can help you out further if you need it. __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

08-26-2006	#4
littlebayliss Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hereford Posts: 67	Try a spare ide hd & try! Bayliss __________________ Some day my parents will buy me an iMac...... http://www.freewebs.com/hackerbayliss/index.htm

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08-28-2006	#5
ih8bills Tech Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: coastal Rhode Island Posts: 4,633 PC Experience: More Stubborn than any PC	I once had a problem like this... clearing the CMOS did the trick... tho it could be a bios issue, also.