Formating xp

[Mightymar]

Hello,
I am trying to load xp on laptop and when it formats it stops at 39%. Any idea why?

 

[soundguruman]

Some laptops contain firmware that prevents XP from installing. You have to use a later version of windows, it won't allow the older versions.
Some laptops contain firmware that prevents ANY operating system from installing, unless you use the computer manufacturer's proprietary OS software.
Toshiba is becoming famous for this...

 

[hang-the-9]

Some laptops contain firmware that prevents XP from installing. You have to use a later version of windows, it won't allow the older versions.
Some laptops contain firmware that prevents ANY operating system from installing, unless you use the computer manufacturer's proprietary OS software.
Toshiba is becoming famous for this...

This would stop the setup to run at all, not stop the format part-way.

Try a new hard-drive. Although with prices for those these days it's not a very cheap option anymore.

 

[Mightymar]

Some laptops contain firmware that prevents XP from installing. You have to use a later version of windows, it won't allow the older versions.
Some laptops contain firmware that prevents ANY operating system from installing, unless you use the computer manufacturer's proprietary OS software.
Toshiba is becoming famous for this...

Thamk You for reply and my problem is solved. Thanks Again

 

[Mightymar]

This would stop the setup to run at all, not stop the format part-way.

Try a new hard-drive. Although with prices for those these days it's not a very cheap option anymore.

Yhank You for replying. I have solved my problem. Thanks again.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Was it the hard drive?

 

[Mightymar]

Was it the hard drive?

Yes and thank you.