HDD boot problem

[rahull]

When i try to install windows Xp, it extracts all files successfully,

then 15 sec to restart then BOOM DISk Boot Error comes!

Instead of that 36 min remaining!

i have checked with partation magic c: is FAT32 and is set active!

so is my HDD bad or i am doing something wrong!

[shantanu]

rong section dude !! but

i think you should update your MBR and Repartition your HDD and restore defaults in your BIOS and then try again..

[Lucky_star]

The Master Boot Record might have gone wrong. Backup all your data, Format and repartition your whole drive...

[n2casey]

Give some details, what actually happens?

[rahull]

I have already repartationed HDD but no use ......same thing!

it says DISK BOOT ERROR

[shantanu]

Have you fixed your MBR

[Lucky_star]

Have you tried with another CD?

[Manshahia]

Load default setting in ur BIOS.
It gives problem sometimes.

[rahull]

in my 200gb[another drive] drive that setup installs with no problem

setup is ok i guess.

how to fix MBR?

[Manshahia]

Pop Windows XP Bootable CD. When asked press R for repairing windows XP.
Then at the command prompt write

FIXMBR
It wud fix MBR.

[dkverma87]

Originally Posted by rahull

When i try to install windows Xp, it extracts all files successfully,

then 15 sec to restart then BOOM DISk Boot Error comes!

Instead of that 36 min remaining!

i have checked with partation magic c: is FAT32 and is set active!

so is my HDD bad or i am doing something wrong!

hi!
This is not a big problem, yet............

format your partition with the help of windows 98 second edition CD(bootable).

when you will complete format, a text is appeared ''enter for none'' now press enter key,
then you will see A:\
just type "sys c:" and press enter. now you will complete system transfer

"JUST TRY TO INSTALL ANY O.S. ON YOUR COMPUTER"
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hi!
This is not a big problem, yet............

format your partition with the help of windows 98 second edition CD(bootable).

when you will complete format, a text is appeared ''enter for none'' now press enter key,
then you will see A:\
just type "sys c:" and press enter. now you will complete system transfer

"JUST TRY TO INSTALL ANY O.S. ON YOUR COMPUTER"