Trouble installing OS....XP pro

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I just assembled my first self-built pc and everything seems to be running fine. On my first boot-up I inserted the XP pro CD and began formatting the partition. At about 27% percent into the process I thought something was wrong since the cpu fan was not spinning, so I quickly shut off the computer mid-process. After realizing all was well, I restarted and attempted to install XP pro again only to get the message:

Error loading operating system

I changed the boot sequence order, updated my BIOS, and changed the access mode to the HDD, but nothing has worked. I continue recieving the same error.

My specs:
Intel Core Duo E8400 3.0GHz
GA-P35-DS3R Motherboard
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB
4 x (1GB) Corsair Memory

How do I fix this?
 
You should recieve a message of this or similar before that message: "Press any key to boot from CD"...

If you don't get that, you haven't made your OD the first boot device.
 
oscaryu1 said:
You should recieve a message of this or similar before that message: "Press any key to boot from CD"...

If you don't get that, you haven't made your OD the first boot device.
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I do get that message and it adds about three or four periods one at a time, like it is loading, but then says error loading operating system
 
why the **** would you shut off your computer mid-process well you're probably going to have to buy a new disc good one :P
 
you should try changing the boot sequence to cd/(cd drives name), if don't work try resettin cmos, o ya and how did you flash your bios w/o going into operating system. but if you really can't do anything, if possible there may be a cd from the hard drive manufacturer and boot from there to format it from there.
 
Beatem445 said:
why the **** would you shut off your computer mid-process well you're probably going to have to buy a new disc good one :P
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Ya, believe me, I wish I could go back and not do that. I figured I would rather risk shutting it off mid-process than have a fried cpu though.

Anyway...after struggling with this stupid error for 2 and a half days now I got it...So simple that I feel like a complete moron. In the Bios there was an option that was disabled on default that says "USB Keyboard." My keyboard is, in fact, plugged into the USB port. I enabled it and pressed a key when it told me to and it worked. It confused me because I was able to use the keyboard in the BIOS, but not at the POST screen.

Whatever, I'm just glad it's working
 
Beatem445 said:
why the **** would you shut off your computer mid-process well you're probably going to have to buy a new disc good one :P
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I'm sorry, and you are...? It doesn't matter if the system was shut off mid-install, the OP just needs to start over. :rolleyes: Gods I hope we don't have another Troll.

To the OP, glad you got it working and congrats on your 1st Build:)
 
Thanks for the input everyone. I just hope the install goes fine and error-free. Then I can finally be at ease
 
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