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domain311

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• Sep 1, 2002

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I needed to re-install xp and after I format and get to the setup screen, some of the files can't be read and it says to check disk, etc. I was using a copy of xp (which worked before) so I got the original and tried that. Same deal. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

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• Sep 1, 2002

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try giving the cd drive a clean, Mine kept on sayinh that the files where corrupt so i got the vacum cleaner opened the bay door and gave it a good blast then a CD drive clean......did the trick

 

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Its a brand new drive and I actually tried an older drive and it did the same thing. I'll try it nonetheless. Thanks for your help.

 

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• Sep 2, 2002

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And if that doesnt work. Try cleaning the disk itself.

 

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Perhaps the data or power cable is bad. Try also disabling dma, and set to PIO mode. The controller may be bad as well.