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    Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

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    by hst125 ·

    Hi
    I have three ASUS Motherboards (P5PE-VM.P5SD1-FM2/S.P5GD1-VM/S) They have all been tried with different H/D G/C RAM PSU & CPU but all freeze at 33 to 35 min’s.
    Any reply would be appreciated.
    Thank you

    John

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    • #2444545

      Clarifications

      by hst125 ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      Clarifications

    • #2444541

      Have you tried setting the SATA to IDE mode in BIOS?

      by robo_dev ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      Sometimes Windows install borks at SATA

      Did you slipstream the SATA drivers into the XP install, or do the ‘third party SATA’ driver install?

      Another common problem is that you get the wrong SATA driver, or one for Win2003, etc.

      Is this XP, XP-SP2, XP-SP3 ? As I recall, SP3 has some SATA support, but not plain old XP.

    • #2444538

      Another thing to try is

      by oh smeg ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      What RAM was used and how much?

      Provided you are using IDE Drives and don’t have the RAID Option in BIOS Enabled if you have more than 1 RAM Module installed you can get timing issues between the different RAM Modules which causes Windows to Fail during the install.

      Knowing what Error Messages you are getting if any would help no end and also if you have tested the Hardware for correct function.

      If you have not tested the Hardware you can use the Ultimate Boot CD available free here

      http://download.cnet.com/Ultimate-Boot-CD/3000-2130_4-51584.html?tag=mncol;5

      And test the RAM. CPU and so on.

      However if you are hitting Timing Issues between Different RAM Modules the answer is to remove one, load the OS and then when it’s fully loaded refit the Second RAM Module.

      Another thing which may cause problems is a Unstable Power Supply or one that is not rated high enough for the components you have fitted.

      Col

      • #2444456

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        by hst125 ·

        In reply to Another thing to try is

        I have tested H/D,RAM,CPU,PSU,&G/C All work ok .
        I get no error message, just stops.
        Thank you for your reply

    • #2444446

      have you tried setting the SATA mode to compatible?

      by markp24 ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      also

      try removing all the add on cards, just have the video card, ram and hdd (cd/dvd too) and try loading it liek that.

      also try testingthe Ram as Oh Smeg recommends.
      Check the DVD for dirt/scratches and fingerprints also, even if it is clean try polishingit. or try another dvd.

    • #2445510

      Well if all of the above are no help

      by oh smeg ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      We are stuck with either the Optical Drive itself or the Install Media.

      So I suppose the obvious question here is what are you using as Install media?

      Is it a M$ OEM Install Disc or a System Makers Recovery Disc?

      If it’s a System makers Recovery Disc that was most likely made for the hardware it was supplied with and will not work on other hardware. That could be your trouble here or as stated above the Actual Install Disc is dirty and has been badly stored and is failing. If it’s a Recorded Disc all bets are off as we have no idea of what it is and how complete it may be. 😉

      Col

    • #2445496

      Have you tried

      by johnymc ·

      In reply to Why do’s win xp stop loading at 33 to 35 minutes

      removing any add-on cards, such as PCI or PCI express cards?

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