errors while installing xp, please help

[duritz]

ok i got a XP Pro and was trying to install it

I selected the option to dual boot and selected my E: drive for the install

It went through the inital process, rebooted, went into the dos screen, and then rebooted to go into windows xp for the actual installation of the files

well before it installs any files it gives me the following error:



code:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
An error has been encountered that prevents setup from coninuing.

One of the components that Windows needs to continue could not be installed.

Manifest Parse Error: Invalid at top level of document.

Press OK To view setup log file.

----- Pressed Ok ------

Error
SXS.DLL : Syntax Error in manifest or policy " F:\I386\asms\6000\msft\windows\common\controls\con
trols.man" on line 0

***

Error:
Instalation failed: F:\I386\asms. Error message. Manifest Parse Error: Invalid at top level of document

***

Fatal Error
One of the components that windows needs to continue setup could not be installed
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


so what can i do to fix this??

 

[Platypus]

Looks like it tried to install on F?

 

[duritz]

f is my cdrom

i was installing it on my e:

 

[duritz]

when i copy all the files to my hard drive, it gives this error while installing the setup files:

the file c:\$win_nt$.~LS\i386\asms\6000\MSFT\WINDOWS\COMMON\CONTROLS\CONTROLS.Man is corrupt; it contains all zeroes.

 

[duritz]

🙁