Xp Fresh Install Problems

[DarkClown12]

I am trying to put xp pro on a custom system but i get the error of sessions5_initalization_failed can any help me get the install going?

here is the specs

crap mobo, amd duron 1.4ghz, radeon 7000, 40x cd-rom, 48X24X48 cdrw, 40 gig h.d. , floppy, 300 watt psu, 256mb ram

thanx

DarkClown12

[delphin460]

is the xp a burnt version, maybe fault in burn
i have noticed that some burnt cd's will work onan intel system but not work on an amd

try booting it with another o/s , like 98 if ya got it , or get a freinds disk ( real one ) and see if it works

does it get into the instalation at all , or just crap its self b4 it starts, or during that initial start up of the install , ( the blue screen where it loads the info needed for instalation ) ?

bit more info plz

[DarkClown12]

it goes through initial files and all and then poops out b4 copying files

[delphin460]

oh , btw , it could also be that something in your system is not compatable with xp

[DarkClown12]

i think it is the mobo and cpu there crap, i am trying 200 pro now and it had the same error my friend.

[delphin460]

it could just be the hard drive mate , if its dropping out as it goes to copy ,

cpu and mobo should be fine if it gets through post and lets you boot to cdrom and start, can you format the drive with the xp cd

try deleting the partition and format the drive first

[DarkClown12]

i formated the drive on this comp before i put it in the computer , but i can format again i guess.

[delphin460]

yep , best bet i think , and if you are gunna use xp or 2000 use ntfs to format

[DarkClown12]

I just formated to NTFS so try and install xp again?

[delphin460]

um, didnt you format it with the xp disk ?,

windows xp cd lets you partition, format and install all from the cd

[ck-uk]

yep m8 most common when you have probs installin xp is the drive isnt formated properly ,good enough.You could try formatin with 2k first if you have a copy

[Chewie]

Try unhooking the CDRW drive and installing from the CDROM drive.

[Chewie]

Oh yeah, it'd be nice to know which crap mobo it is.

[DarkClown12]

mobo K7TA-H and i get a error SESSION5_INITIAILZATION_FAILED before os styarts to install i get that eror and system crashes

[peat moss]

Wow Via chip set & 200 fsb there's your trouble ! B)

[DarkClown12]

I dont understand what are you talking about?

[peat moss]

Originally posted by DarkClown12@27 April 2004 - 20:03
I dont understand what are you talking about?
Sorry friend and you never will. :)

[DarkClown12]

xp doesnt require a 200 fsb and via chipset

[peat moss]

Sorry, I was being a smart ass about the $ 26.00 mobo. :P

[DarkClown12]

i know man but i need help to fix it

[DarkClown12]

the cpu doesnt work with that motherboard i think am i right?

[peat moss]

Originally posted by DarkClown12@27 April 2004 - 20:16
the cpu doesnt work with that motherboard i think am i right?
No it should, says it supports up to a 1.4 athlon. Try this site for help.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/usi...roubleshoot.asp (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/troubleshoot.asp)

[DarkClown12]

oic my friend the processor isnt high enough to support windows xp pro

[delphin460]

ok stop flaming , where did you get up to DarkClown12

did you try partitioning , formating and installing xp from just the cd yet

[DarkClown12]

it gets to the part where it is about to copy system files but crashes and has error sessions5_intialization_error

[delphin460]

is that after you partitioned with the windows xp cd

then let it format with the windows xp cd

and then let it try to install

[peat moss]

Originally posted by delphin460@27 April 2004 - 20:37
ok stop flaming , where did you get up to DarkClown12

did you try partitioning , formating and installing xp from just the cd yet
Flaming? Me? Darkclown is this the same problem you'v had for two weeks or more?
Same computer you built , but different problems each time?

Did you try Killdisk like I suggested?

[DarkClown12]

yes i did peat, and yes to delphin

[delphin460]

well , then if you said this h/d worked fine in another comp

the only thing i can suggest is to go to the bios an set it back to defaults to see if its something in the bios thats screwing it up

ether that or disconnect any other ide hardware from the ide cables , eg like cdrom drives ect and see if it works then

if the 2 above dont work , grab another h/d and see if the same thing happens

if it does your mobo is rooted , if it doesnt the h/d is confused and i cant see nother way around it

[DarkClown12]

I am running a memory test right now and later i will probably reset cmos cause that helped a while ago.