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DIIRE · 07-22-2008

When Windows reboots after installing files - when you get the prompt to press any key to boot off CD - Do Not Press anything. This will start the reinstall process all over again which is what you said is happening in your first post.

You only press any key to boot off CD when you first install windows. After it reboots do not press anything and just let it finish installing. When Windows is up and running for the first time - remove the CD and on next reboot change the boot device priority back to HDD as first boot device.

matangbatu · 07-23-2008

Thanks DIIRE for your reply, yes when it start to reboot after all the files are loaded and the countdown started I did not press any key I just let it boot to the XP installation phase. The thing is that it reboot back to the beginning any further help will be much appreciated.

DIIRE · 07-23-2008

Some pc's will boot off cd without prompting - i think this may be whats happening in your situation. After it has finished installing, right before it reboots, remove the windows CD from the drive. Hopefully Windows will start successfully as there won't any cd to boot from.

Please post back if this doesn't help.

07-22-2008	#8
DIIRE Tech Support Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,362 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Failed xp installation. When Windows reboots after installing files - when you get the prompt to press any key to boot off CD - Do Not Press anything. This will start the reinstall process all over again which is what you said is happening in your first post. You only press any key to boot off CD when you first install windows. After it reboots do not press anything and just let it finish installing. When Windows is up and running for the first time - remove the CD and on next reboot change the boot device priority back to HDD as first boot device.

07-23-2008	#9
matangbatu Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 25	Re: Failed xp installation. Thanks DIIRE for your reply, yes when it start to reboot after all the files are loaded and the countdown started I did not press any key I just let it boot to the XP installation phase. The thing is that it reboot back to the beginning any further help will be much appreciated.

07-23-2008	#10
DIIRE Tech Support Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,362 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Failed xp installation. Some pc's will boot off cd without prompting - i think this may be whats happening in your situation. After it has finished installing, right before it reboots, remove the windows CD from the drive. Hopefully Windows will start successfully as there won't any cd to boot from. Please post back if this doesn't help.

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