Error when installing XP Home

[TKDJJ]

I am installing Windows XP home (OEM version-it is legit) on a friend's computer. I have the bios set to boot from the cdrom. Upon start up, the process begins but a few seconds into "looking at hardware" there is an error message:

unexpected Error # 536817728 line 1768 in d:\xpspl\base\boot\setup\arcdisp.c.

I tried doing a fdisk on the c drive, still the same problem. It's a newly constructed machine with a previously formatted HD. Asus A7N8X delux rev 2 MB. Barton 2500, 512 RAM (2 pcs), gigabite ATI Video card.

Any Ideas?

Thanks,

John Jordan

 

[pilgrim_uk]

I know someone with the exact same problem and the cause of the problem was faulty memory. Just a suggestion but ther is no harm in trying just one of the sticks in the machine and trying to reinstall again.

 

[HolyGrenade]

hmm... Didn't micrsoft stop doing oem CDs in favour of recovery CDs...?

<b><font color=red>"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."</font color=red><font color=blue> - Benjamin Franklin</font color=blue></b>

 

[TKDJJ]

Thanks. Unfortunately the MB requires two chips to work. We'll return both.

 

[TKDJJ]

The computer was built from scratch. The OS is an OEM version (to be sold to computer mfg's)purchased from the parts supplier. Thanks again to all who replied!

John