install windows 2003 on dell n5010

This behavior can occur if Windows does not recognize or cannot configure the hardware in your computer.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/217073

On a Dell PC, the first thing to do is to make sure your BIOS is the most recent version.

You should disable any devices that are not required for setup, as something like the SD card reader could cause windows setup to fail.

You may need to wipe the HDD first before proceeding with the Install. For this you can use either Boot & Nuke from DBam or Kill Disc.

http://www.dban.org/download

http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm

Boot & Nuke does a better job but with SATA Drives it may be easier for you to use Kill Disc.

However as already mentioned if Windows can not identify the hardware which with Dell's isn't uncommon you need to Slipstream a Install Disc with the Dell Drivers. Most notable the SATA or Chip Set Drivers and to do this you need nLite available free here

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

Just don't forget to read the instructions available on the Web Site here

http://www.nliteos.com/guides.html

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