Cant install windows xp on system!!!

[miAlien]

Everytime I try to install windows xp on my system it doesnt work. Sometimes it wont even pick up the hard drive. When it does I succesfully install it but then i get a blue screen when its loading! Anyone know whats causing this or how i can fix it?

 

[sohcrates]

my best suggestion off the top of my head would be to try installing with just the bare minimum hardware. i.e. just cpu, ram, mobo, 1 hard disk, 1 cd-rom, and a video card. pull everything else.

then , if install goes ok, add it all back in later

 

[BishopSix]

Is your HDD connected via a controller card or on board controller of any type?
If so, you should install the driver that came with the hardware since XP is obviously not picking it up.

 

[WarCon]

Make sure your not overclocking when you install also.

 

[GregMal]

Another suggestion would be to try an older vid card during install.
You can always install the "wiz-bang" vid card later..........
Greg