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Installing XP, get Hard Drive error

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Coldkilla

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I recently bought Windows XP Home Edition, just now I tried installing it in my system that I just built (My first system). I set the CD in the drive, restarted my computer..

The CD was in the Windows Set-Up screen, loading the setup.. After a few checks it said starting windows.. Then a few seconds later the screen blinked and an error message popped up:

STOP:c0000221 Unknown Hard Error
\SystemRoot\System32\ntdll.dll

I really hope it isnt a defective drive, since I started ordering the parts, building it, it has extended almost into 2-3 weeks, if I have to send it back and get another one, might as well take 2 months to get this computer running. All possible answers for posts are appreciated, if I can get this resolved without making it a 2 week long discussion via forums I would also really appreciate it.

My System:

AMD 3000+ Anthon 64 Processor
MSI K8T800 Motherboard
1024MB Corsair Ram
450w MGE PSU
Geforce 6800GT 256mb Video card

What could have I done wrong? Software? BIOs? Hardware Setup? Defective Drive? Before I take action, I need to have a 80-90% answer because exchanging HDDs would take the most time to find out that that wasnt the problem
 
You cannot update BIOs from desktop, (there are exceptions) so you are right, that is what you have to do.

Also get a fvcking KMV switch.
 
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