Newbie with a problem

[Lyn]

Hi there everyone,
I'm new to this site - it looks good. I am in need of help please. I am in the process of re-installing xp pro. (from a recovery disc) on my other computer (a laptop). I am partway thro. installing windows and I have an error message as detailed below. What should I do next?????? Any ideas.

SystemSetup Log - (C:\WINDOWS\setuperr.log)

Error:
Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : The parameter is incorrect.

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Fatal Error:
One of the componenets that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.

The parameter is incorrect.

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Error:
Installation failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : The parameter is incorrect.

Any suggestions which may point me in the right direction will make me smile again.........:frusty:

[zapjb]

...I am in the process of re-installing xp pro. (from a recovery disc) on my other computer (a laptop)...
If the recovery disk doesn't belong to the computer you're reinstalling XP pro on. Then you are S.O.L.

[david02]

clean the cd. this could be the problem.

check out

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1006923435