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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    yeah for some reason install appears to take sata driver but does not.
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    fixed it. (kind of) what i had to do was 'slipstream' sp2 into my xp installation folder, thereby fixing the error 'the installation on your computer is newer...' when trying to install straight from windows. so i was able to format and clean install windows from windows. got a new wierd...
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    well, cant i just install windows, and no drivers, then pull it out, put it in mine and install drivers?
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    yes, no, yes, and no. thats the one thing i havent tried is another cd drive. i dont have one. i didnt blow it with air either, but i can try that. or, i may borrow someones computer, stick my hard drive in there and try installing windows.
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    i also just tried disabling sata drives, turning off udma. and a 3rd hard drive. all with the same result
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    i cant do anything during setup, i never get that far, i cant even get to the recovery console. its been suggested that i just format the drive with a utility, but considering all these problems, i am afraid i will still get a blue screen during the next setup, and then i'll really be screwed...
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    optical drive? i only have 2 ide drives
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    cant #@$$@# install windows xp to save my life

    really need some help here. i am completely unable to install or repair windows xp pro. i have tried everything. i can get to the point in the install where it says 'setup will now load windows' after all drivers are loaded and i get 'unmountable boot image' blue scree. before you suggest...