JDogg

I'm trying to do a clean install of xp pro, but when i boot off the cd the install will hang at the part where it says "setup is starting windows". I've tried to run the install from windows but i encounter the same problem. I've run the hardware compatibility wizard and it checks out fine. I'm running the install off of a toshiba DVD-ROM drive, hopefully installing onto a brand new maxtor 60 gb HD. I've also tried to run the install on my other computer, where it works fine. Any help would be appreciated...

allan

One thought - you might want to try a bios update.

JDogg

the video card is a geforce 2 mx

JDogg

i flashed the bios and it worked..thanks for the help guys

MDurai

Hey everyone,
I'm having pretty much the same problem as well as a black screen whenever I try the upgrade option.
Here are my system specs:

nVidia GeForce2 MX 200
AMD Duron 800MHz Processor
256MB SDRAM
SB16 Sound Card
Soyo K7VTA-Pro MotherBoard
Maxtor 40GB Hard Disk
Thats pretty much the basics

I've tried the BIOS upgrade,
But it didnt help,
I know it worked,
But Hmm....
What should I do now?
I will do anything needed,
Thanks,
Michael

jonocainuk

someone mentioned using smartdrv and it works.

also, the same guy said without smartdrv (which is default install conditions) it took like 40mins to get past that screen :-/

good luck

MDurai

Thanks for the help!
But it was nvidias GF2 MX 200 and my Via KT133a Chipset,
That pretty much hindered my system to not let me install XP,
But I just swapped Graphic Cards and I'm on XP now!
Its so great!
Thanks,
MDurai