WinXP Pro Installation Problem - random files missing?

[PetunZ]

Here's the scoop:

I recently upgrade my own computer. I decided to use the parts from my old computer to upgrade my mom's computer (motherboard, video card, CPU, and ram only). After I've installed all the parts, I set all the jumpers and powered it on to start up reformatting/installing win xp. I used the same cd that I just used on my new computer, but for some reason, this computer will get to around 86% finished copying files, then load up a screen that says something along the lines of "missing xxxxxx.dll, please make sure the cd is in the tray".

I've tried to reinstall numerous times, and it varies as to when this will pop up. Sometimes it's at 2%, others as far as 88%, and the file missing is different almost every time. I've tried changing out ram and reformatting more times, and changing win XP cds, but it still comes up.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are my system specs for the comp:

P4 2.4GHz CPU
ECS P4VXASD2+
2x512mb PC2100 DDR ram
30gb hard drive
1 cd rom drive
1 cd rw drive
floppy drive
unsure of specs on PSU

 

[MixMasterTang]

Every time I've seen that happen it's either a bad CD or some sort of bad hardware (usually CD-ROM, but sometimes RAM or motherboard).

 

[Nocturnal]

Your memory is possibly failing.

 

[programmer]

It usually happens because the CD doesn't buffer properly (perhaps too fast?). If you boot to a floppy running smartdrv then go to the i386 folder and run winnt.exe, I bet it will work.

 

[PetunZ]

Ok, I removed a stick of ram and tried it again, and the same thing happened. Same the other stick being solo. Hm...

 

[PetunZ]

Bump, anyone have any more suggestions?

 

[cuti7399]

use badcd repair to make a copy of your windows cd and try it

 

[PetunZ]

Originally posted by: programmer
It usually happens because the CD doesn't buffer properly (perhaps too fast?). If you boot to a floppy running smartdrv then go to the i386 folder and run winnt.exe, I bet it will work.

Man, I think you posted at the exact same time I did because I totally overlooked this. Where can I get one of these disks?

 

[programmer]

http://www.onecomputerguy.com/install/floppies.htm

Towards the bottom of the page see "You can download a Windows98 Boot Floppy Image" (says you can also get a CD ISO of same if you don't have a floppy drive).


Also just found this site which doesn't have the boot disk but does have detailed instructions for installing XP using data from www.bootdisk.com
http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_installation_tips528.html


Hope it works for you!

 

[Kaido]

Run memtest86+ with all of the sticks in overnight. If you can get 6 passes with 0 errors, you're good to go on that front.