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Windows XP/2000 - [Answered] Install problems (XP Pro) posted in the Operating Systems forums; Hi, I hope somebody can help me.. I have a Sony Vaio VGN-A497XP laptop that was given to me without any CDs. I have since purchased a copy of XP ...

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Hi, I hope somebody can help me..

I have a Sony Vaio VGN-A497XP laptop that was given to me without any CDs. I have since purchased a copy of XP Pro, but cannot seem to install it. I have tried booting from CD, but after the screen displays "setup is inspecting your computer's hardware....." the screen goes blank and after a while, the laptop powers down.

If anyone has any ideas on a fix, I would be very greatful.
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So the CD runs to start with and then the power goes down. have you set it to boot from CD-Rom first with the BIOS?


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Yea, Bios is set to boot from CD. Thanks, fast reply .
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IT's going to be a really simple first response from me I'm afraid. Please give the CD a really good clean with a soft cloth and re-try.


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Tried, I have also tried several different OS disks (xp, xp pro, 98 etc) All with the same problem. All legit copies too.

Thanks, Jay.
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Aha! So, it may be time to try another CD rom drive.....

Also, can you run Memtest86 - Memory Diagnostic Page and test the RAM fully.


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