Problem installing windows XP on new computer built for me.

[peat moss]

This was built for you? No o/s installed, so your trying to load XP?

[Smurfette]

I have had this issue happen before (quite a long time ago).

The problem was the graphics card. I tried the installation after changing the card to an old PCI card and then it would continue past the "Starting Windows" message. After the installation was complete I reinstalled the 'problem' graphics card and everything worked. I have no idea why the setup wouldn't get passed that point. I even tried having the card replaced from where it was puchaced but even the replacement card did the same thing.

The card I was using was a Asus GeForce2 MX-400.

Yep, I've heard quite a few stories in the past about GF2 cards making the XP install spit.

Another thing to try - put your CD/DVD on it's own IDE channel, as I've heard some DVDROM drives fuck the install up if there's something else on it's cable.

[jang]

This was built for you? No o/s installed, so your trying to load XP?

Yes that is correct.
Both hard drives are there in bios POST.
Will try to get an older card from my mate and try it with that in.What a pain...