Windows XP Installation Proble

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seeba

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Hi Guys,
I have Compaq 500 pc and i try to install on it fresh windows xp after format hard drive. But after starting installation it gives message like setupdd.sys could not open and installtion could not possible presse any key to exit.

i have two diffrent bottable cd for XP prof. and Home edition but same message giving in both. i also checked for virus in boot sector but there is no virus in RAM and bott sector also.
So please help me how to install operting system in my pc.

SEEBA
 
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seeba

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Dear,
Same thing was instaled by me in same system and through same CD but it was afected by some apyware or by virus and thereafter operationg system did not work so i formate whole thing and try to install new one.
Seeba
 
Viking

Viking

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are these burnt xp cd's or are they retail ?
make sure the bottoms of the CDs are clean, not even finger prints.
 
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