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