cannot install xp.. please help?

[longchalks]

hi just posting this again in what i hope is correct forum. i cannot install xp on pc. hard drive reformatted but always comes up error loading operating system. read advice on similar prob ( go to bios put 1st boot from floppy 2nd cd rom 3rd hdd) repeated process but same result......im just going around in circles........can anyone help???? i am a novice and it is my brothers pc i have mangled!!!....any advice greatly appreciated. regards, longchalk

 

[Tmagic650]

Alright longchalks,
Boot sequence: CDROM, Hard Drive, Floppy. Strip the system down. Remove any modems, network cards, USB adapters. Use only 1 stick of memory if you have more than 1 stick. Place the XP CD in the CD drive and boot the system. You should see "Windows is examining your hardware..." Follow the on-screen instructions from there

 

[longchalks]

ty tmagic only just come back online. trying your advice as i type

 

[Tmagic650]

Good luck longchalks,
Let us know how it goes...

 

[Aolish]

u might want to first try out another hd, could just be an hd problem that your trying to install xp in.

EDIT: if thats not an option you can always scan the hd for any bad sectors.