Winxp Install

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02-18-2003, 06:44 PM
WhiteDevil2

hiya guys,
i got a copy of winXP pro off kazaa.. i have got it burned onto a 650MB CD-ReWritable disk at low speeds with nero but when i try and run the setup file i get the error: SETUP caused an invalid page fault in module KRNL386.exe at 0002:00007bf8.

im trying to install onto of windows 98 first edition...

any ideas?

WhiteDevil
02-18-2003, 06:48 PM
njs12345

Try another version.
02-18-2003, 08:19 PM
WhiteDevil2

ok, pity that i have to get anothe version 'coz ive been downloading that one for days :(
well, ive had a very kind offer from a member that i have accepted, will get it soon :)

[unless anyone reading this can think of a way to correct the error i have now..]

<edit> Have already deleted the corrupted file, dont believe in sharing them... </edit>
02-19-2003, 08:18 AM
WhiteDevil2

this really is wierd,
i ran the setup program off the CD on my pc already running windows xp and it works..
02-19-2003, 08:34 AM
DARKSHADOW

why dont u use the copy of xp yr already runnin or backup the i386 files etc
02-19-2003, 08:45 AM
WhiteDevil2

hiya,
i have tried installing xp on my other pc with the CDs ive already got but it doesnt work..

Also, "backup the i386 files" - how do i do that and what will it do :)
02-19-2003, 09:03 AM
DARKSHADOW

backin up the 1386,docs,support and valueadd folders and the setup and win51*.* files of the xp yr alreay running will make yr own new copy of xp
plus u need a boot sector file to make it bootable like an original copy

xpboot.img http://home.rochester.rr.com/hesfink
02-19-2003, 09:18 AM
WhiteDevil2

404 file not found

then do i just stick all that onto a CD-ROM as an image or data then run it?
02-19-2003, 09:24 AM
WhiteDevil2

hiya,
since you said about the boot sector file im guessing thats what im missing, screenshot of what i do have is below:

http://www.zodiac-creations.co.uk/adam/screen1.JPG

thats what in the main folder, so i guess im missing that...
if ya can gimme a link to a working one then i wont love you, but ill be really greatful :lol:
02-19-2003, 09:42 AM
DARKSHADOW

http://home.rochester.rr.com/hessfink/xpboot.img

FOR FULL INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO MAKE THE CD

http://aph.pccu.edu.tw/ftp/Misc/_neroboot/...rning%20rom.htm
02-19-2003, 09:44 AM
DARKSHADOW

btw there al the right file u displayed
02-19-2003, 10:28 AM
WhiteDevil2

thanks a lot :)

ive got the xpboot.img now, will be installing windows xp soon :)
02-19-2003, 09:06 PM
WhiteDevil2

sorry to that but that nero tutorial isnt helpful for my version :(

any idea what version thats for?
02-20-2003, 08:08 AM
WhiteDevil2

bumping topic in hope of a reply
02-20-2003, 08:28 AM
DARKSHADOW

just alter the volume label as to the version u got her are the labels

WXPFRE_EN FOR WINDOWES XP PRO

WXHFRE_EN WINDOWS XP HOME

WXPVOL_EN WINDOWS XP CORPORATE
02-20-2003, 09:30 AM
WhiteDevil2

wooo, its now installing properly :lol:

Thanks for all your help Darkshadow :P