memory prob. with xp Pro????

You do not mention if the XP is the upgrade version, or the Full
version, but have you tried having XP completely remove the old
windows and install it as a new install?

Are you using an original CD or is it a copy of the XP cd? It could be
a bad copy?

Have you tried cleaning the CD drive?

Another suggestion is to go into the BIOS and make some changes. I do
not recall from memory which setting, but there is one that will load
all the "conservative" settings. Also, you do not say, but if you
have the hard drive(s) connected on the raid (IDE 3/4) try placing it
on IDE 1.

Another thing you need to do is to remove all cards except for the
video card. All you should have is the Hard drive, a cd drive and
maybe a floppy and video card. I would even remove the sound card, if
possible.

Then try installing Windows XP. If this works, then you can add the
cards one at a time.

Also, be sure and go to all your hardwares' web pages and download the
newest drivers and place these on floppies BEFORE trying to upgrade.

Check the documentation about RAM location. If you have 3 slots
(o,1,2) place the ram into slot 2 (last)

Also, check the board's web page to see what RAM is recommended by
SOYO for your particular board. I'd tried using Corsair on mt KT333
Ulta Black board, but found out I needed Crucial (the recommended ram)

Can you post more information about the model nmber of your board and
what peripherals you have? Your RAM should have a brand name on it.
What XP version are you using?

Chalmers

dvsllc.RemoveThis@comcast.net (daryl) wrote in message news:<4a79d8d1.0312162347.234a06a1.RemoveThis@posting.google.com>...
 > I cannot manage to get XP installed on this board (all other compnents
 > OK) but can install 98, etc.
 >
 > MS is no real help. The main prob. is that it will not copy all the
 > files from the CD to the HD. It usually refuses to copy over about 12
 > or so files. I am using 512MB PC3200 DDR Ram w/Heatsink 400Mhz. I do
 > not know the brand, but it seems to be fine with win 98.
 >
 > It was MS that suggested it was a memory probelm/ I have tried
 > everything I can think of, any help?
 >
 > Thanks...<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: memory prob. with xp Pro???? 

How about some hardware info ??????


"daryl" <dvsllc DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4a79d8d1.0312162347.234a06a1@posting.google.com...
 > I cannot manage to get XP installed on this board (all other compnents
 > OK) but can install 98, etc.
 >
 > MS is no real help. The main prob. is that it will not copy all the
 > files from the CD to the HD. It usually refuses to copy over about 12
 > or so files. I am using 512MB PC3200 DDR Ram w/Heatsink 400Mhz. I do
 > not know the brand, but it seems to be fine with win 98.
 >
 > It was MS that suggested it was a memory probelm/ I have tried
 > everything I can think of, any help?
 >
 > Thanks...<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: memory prob. with xp Pro????