problem with pre install of win xp

Drunken Monkey

ok i finaly got around to installing an OS on my comp.....

but, of corse i had a problem (figures)

during the pre insdtall, there is a DOS window and a window that shows what progres the install is makeing (3 things) there is the "setting display resolutions" part, a "starting networking" part and a "finishing winpe" part. once it gets to the starting networking part it hangs there for a few secons and then a red x beside that and then the window closes and i am still in the pre instal part and cant get back to the bios and if you shut down, the comp thinks there is a OS on the hard drive.....

the hard drive i can fix but i need to instal winxp to do anything besides just fool around with overclocking.
if any one knows anything about this or why a comp with out a OS would need to network pleze post it.
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K9 Carlos · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:50 pm Post subject:

Might I suggest buying a pre-built computer that you don't have to tinker with.
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SupaFly wrote:

barreling axe is like throwing a hot dog down a hallway these days

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I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you.

Drunken Monkey · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:03 pm Post subject:

well i did just spend $2,000 on this one but ok

lol jk i will stay with this one
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Brutus · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:04 pm Post subject:

You will need to register XP as part of the install. Is this a FULL XP install CD? I hope so... I hate "upgrades", tired of em.

1. ONLY If it is _FULL_ XP install and you still have DOS partitions then use a Win98 Install Disk to run fdisk.exe and remove all DOS partitions.

2. Configure your BIOS to boot from CD

3. Boot from CD and install Win XP. You WILL need Internet access! There is a way to get around this if its Pro XP but lets keep it simple...

*Note: If you are upgrading then dont wipe anything, and just plug-in/configure your Networking stuff like it wants and try again.
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Drunken Monkey · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:11 pm Post subject:

ok first of, there is nothig on the HDD this is a all new comp with all new parts.

2nd this is a full install of win XP Pro

err i forgot what 3rd was.....
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Wang Chung · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:25 pm Post subject:

Do what brutus said. It sounds like you aren't booting to the CD. do that damnit!
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Drunken Monkey · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:41 pm Post subject:

lol i feal like a total dumb azz now......

you know the 2nd cd that comes with the full install of XP pro...the one with SP2 on it......well i was booting up with THAT cd insted of the one with the full xp OS on it.....

that was the problem.........

any way i have allready started to install the OS from the right cd before i sa wang's post.
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K9 Carlos · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject:

K9 Carlos wrote:

Might I suggest buying a pre-built computer that you don't have to tinker with.

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SupaFly wrote:

barreling axe is like throwing a hot dog down a hallway these days

Quote:

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you.

Brutus · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:26 pm Post subject:

ROFL

You should be golden then Drunken - at least with your PC. You dont drive anywhere in the Northeast though right?
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Drunken Monkey · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:28 pm Post subject:

ok update .....Drunken Monkey now has a working new comp Very Happy

just installed HL2 and DOOM III in a combined total of 2 min 23 sec Shocked

there will be no more lag for the monkey Wink

oh and K9, the reson i did it myself insted of buying one is becaus i just saved $1,500
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K9 Carlos · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject:

Cool.
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SupaFly wrote:

barreling axe is like throwing a hot dog down a hallway these days

Quote:

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you.

Brutus · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:02 pm Post subject:

Drunken Monkey wrote:

ok update .....Drunken Monkey now has a working new comp Very Happy

just installed HL2 and DOOM III in a combined total of 2 min 23 sec Shocked

there will be no more lag for the monkey Wink

oh and K9, the reson i did it myself insted of buying one is becaus i just saved $1,500

WHAAAA???? 2 minutes???? It takes like 20 minutes on a cable modem just to decrypt HL2... AND its like 8+ CDs between the two games - regardless od your CPUs you CD player cant get info that fast! You are Drunk. Very Happy

2-3 minutes between shots of rum I would believe. Laughing

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K9 Carlos · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:08 pm Post subject:

Maybe he bought and installed 8 CD drives.
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SupaFly wrote:

barreling axe is like throwing a hot dog down a hallway these days

Quote:

I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you.

Drunken Monkey · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 5:46 am Post subject:

lol no just 2 nec duble layer dvd somthing drives that run at 50 somthing x for cds and 16x for dvd's (might be burn speed i forgot....
and ya it might have been more like 4 or 5 min....my clock was coverd by the instal window and i did not check it before i started....all i know is that it was FAST.
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Brutus · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:39 am Post subject:

K9 Carlos wrote:

Maybe he bought and installed 8 CD drives.

OMGHAHAHAHAHA

you almost made me spit yogurt... Evil or Very Mad

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