Wierd ERROR when installing 64-bit xp

[millz777]

i get a really wierd error when installing windows xp 64-bit, after the formatting and initial setup copying files it reboots and tries to continue setup when the error comes up with

"setup was unable access files needed to continue. This could be caused by an error on the cd media or the cd is no longer present in the drive."

what do you think can be causing this?
i mean i had 32 bit version installed nicely but upgraded to 64 bit because of 8gb ram.

 

[millz777]

its an genuine disk so it isnt a copy and it hasnt got one scratch on it!

 

[millz777]

BUMP, im really in need of help, im at his house so a quick reply would be appreciated. :good::good:

 

[AlienMenace]

Re-partition the hard drive and then format it. if you have duel cd-dvd drives try the other drive.

 

[millz777]

Re-partition the hard drive and then format it. if you have duel cd-dvd drives try the other drive.

he only has one drive and i did a full format on this installation?

 

[Bodaggit23]

Do you have a 64bit processor?

 

[millz777]

ok this is the setup


- Asus P5Q

- Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6700 "LGA775 Kentsfield" 2.66GHz (1066FSB) - OEM

- OCZ StealthXStream 500w Silent ATX2 Power Supply

- OCZ Gold Edition 8GB (4x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 Dual Channel (OCZ2G10664GK)

- Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM3/LGA775)

- Gigabyte OC ATI Radeon HD 4350 512MB "Low Profile" DDR2 VGA/DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express)

 

[bomberboysk]

What kinda DVD drive is it? Try swapping it out for another drive if you have access to one.

 

[millz777]

What kinda DVD drive is it? Try swapping it out for another drive if you have access to one.

ok ill try that but would that honestly mke a difference?

 

[Bob692006]

ok ill try that but would that honestly mke a difference?

Yes since it kind of sounds like the drive isn't reading the disk properly and ,since you say the CD is fine, the drive is the only other thing to check.

 

[StrangleHold]

i get a really wierd error when installing windows xp 64-bit, after the formatting and initial setup copying files it reboots and tries to continue setup when the error comes up with

"setup was unable access files needed to continue. This could be caused by an error on the cd media or the cd is no longer present in the drive."

what do you think can be causing this?
i mean i had 32 bit version installed nicely but upgraded to 64 bit because of 8gb ram.

When it reboots the first time it boots to the harddrive and accesses the CD/DVD drive to finish the install. When it reboots does it get to the Windows loading screen then pops up the error trying to accesses the DVD drive or does the error pop up right off.

 

[AlienMenace]

Try also the ribbon or cable to mb might be bad from the cd-dvd.

 

[millz777]

When it reboots the first time it boots to the harddrive and accesses the CD/DVD drive to finish the install. When it reboots does it get to the Windows loading screen then pops up the error trying to accesses the DVD drive or does the error pop up right off.

it loads to the windows screen and says 39 minutes left then the error pops up.

 

[millz777]

Try also the ribbon or cable to mb might be bad from the cd-dvd.

have tried

 

[millz777]

bump!