problem with new computer and xp 64

junonjunon
edited October 2004 in Hardware
so this is the deal, i just downloaded the pre-release of xp 64 from the microsoft site, i got the iso file burned the image into a disk, and try to install it into my computer that i have just builded it creates a partition it formats the
drive but when it tries to do the setup every so often a couple of files say that
"the file setup placed on your hard drive is not a valid Windows system image." so i would think its the cd except that it always happens with different files, so is this normal is this supposed to happen?

my processor is a 3200+ amd 64

sorry if this isnt important enought to be here but i really dont know what to do? :bawling:

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    Sounds like a bad burn.

    Try making another CD with a good CD brand (Imation/Memorex) and a good writing program (Nero).
  • junonjunon
    edited September 2004
    well thats the problem it is in a memorex and i did it with nero but i guess i'll try again... :)
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    Try a standard 32bit XP CD as well, this will confirm that it isn't hard drive corruption when the initial files are copied off the CD onto the hard drive :)
  • junonjunon
    edited September 2004
    what i dont understand is why it would always do it with different files at different % time in the disc i would agree if it always did it at the same time but i'm downloading the xp 64 iso again to see if it works this time.... till then i have my new viewsonic monitor on a blue screen without any use hee hee. :)
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    While a new ISO is downloading.. slap in a standard XP CD and give it a roll.. just to confirm it's not a memory/drive corruption issue :)

    I have a K8N NEO that I can't use until I change my memory (money being saved for something else at the moment, so it will have to wait)....

    Reason? I get corruption in different spots of an install :(
  • junonjunon
    edited September 2004
    ohhh boy thats my motherboard as well the K8N Neo with the amd 64 + ohh no so i guess that would be the problem right????? hmmm is there nothing fo rme to do then? :bawling:
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2004
    What memory do you have?? :)
  • junonjunon
    edited September 2004
    i only have a Premium 512MB PC3200 400MHz 64x64 DDR 184Pin but funny enough i have a 250 hd and i was doing 100 gig partitions and as soon as i did only 50 gig partition the xp 64 edition began to install so i'm in the process of doing that i hope it goes all the way through.... at least a step forward :)
  • junonjunon
    edited September 2004
    ohh no so i guesss there is absolutely no hope for me, and this computer untill i buy something wich i dont know what it might be... anybody knows what is needed????
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited September 2004
    did you test the ram?
  • tarboytarboy
    edited October 2004
    I had exactly the same problem - random files not being recognised as valid windows images during setup.
    It turns out the new 16X DVD RW I fitted was spinning so fast it shook and the laser got the jitters. To fix it I slid the DVD writer forward out of the case and held it steady between my hands (with the cables still attached ) and it wrote to the hard drive without error. Try it - it's cheaper and easier than most other solutions.
    Tarboy
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