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File copy problems with Win XP install

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by bev_tech_rob

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I am attempting a dual boot install of XP (via a network share). I can copy the install files successfully to my hard drive (Compaq Deskpro EN 866 PIII), Scandisk returns no errors, a DPS self test from the PC's bios returns no problems with the hard drive (this test includes a surface scan), and I have plenty of disk space (over 11 gigs). When the text mode portion runs (which copies the files to the WinXp directory, I keep getting errors that the files cannot be copied and to retry or skip. No other PC's (they are the same) in my area have this trouble. The only difference between mine and the others is a ROMPaq boot ROM upgrade from 2.11 to 3.11. What could be wrong?

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by bev_tech_rob

Most of the files will install, but different ones come up every time I run the install. Sometimes 4 files, others 6, others 3. But either way, it leaves the OS unusable and I have to FDISK /MBR and run SYS C: from a boot floppy to restore the system and delete the install files.

by 1stladytech

I know this sounds funny, but replace your ram. I have had this problem on several different configurations of computers, and each time the resolve was ram replacement. All the ram checked good under diagnostics, but the system wouldn't load properly. Good Luck,

Vickie

by bev_tech_rob

RAM swap performed, but symptoms persists. Thanks for trying though. I had other people give same suggestion. Will keep looking.

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