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Install problem with Windows XP Pro

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by USNDave, Jan 28, 2013.

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  1. USNDave Newcomer, in training

    Rebuilt my computer, new motherboard, processor, HD, and memory. I have a valid version of Windows XP Professional for Refurbished PC's with COA. When I installed everything was fine until it wanted to reboot computer to start windows. Then nothing happened. No windows start up. I check with windows compatibility to confirm all my components were windows compatible. I've done the install twice still nothing. I've even disconnected all the other components. Any ideas?
    USNDave, Jan 28, 2013
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    BIOS/EFI set to look to the hard drive to boot?
    SNGX1275, Jan 29, 2013
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  3. USNDave Newcomer, in training

    Tried that in every configuration I can think of. Thanks
    USNDave, Jan 29, 2013
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  4. gbhall TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,069   +15

    Have you supplied XP drivers for your new motherboard during installation, because failure to restart from HDD after the first stage of XP installation is very commonly down to having incorrect drivers. For some years it was SATA drivers that are missing as all modern PC's need them (and more recently other types of HD as well), yet XP only ever had IDE drivers.
    gbhall, Jan 30, 2013
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