Hi this is my first post I'm trying to install a new hard drive and reinstall xp error code is stop 0x0000007e (a bunch of other #'s ) if you need more info let me know.

Thanks for your help

now i took out 1 ram stick and I got driver_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Are you also removing the partitions during the XP clean (?) install?

Here's a couple of guides on that:

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step (* Including Delete Partition)
http://www.windowsxpprofessional.win...exfullpage.htm

Microsoft's Windows XP Home Repair Install step by step (* Including Delete Partition)
http://www.windowsxphome.windowsrein...exfullpage.htm

* Warning deleting the Partition will remove all User data and Windows system files

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Note you may also have faulty Ram, here's a guide to test your Ram: http://www.techspot.com/vb/post653029-21.html