when i try to install windows xp... it gives me this error..

Lt. Max · 11-02-03, 06:44 PM

i just built a new computer for a friend and whenever i try to install windows now it gives me this strange error.
after i copy the files from cd to hard drive and restart as it says it says:

Error Loading Operating system

so i cant get the windows installation to commence.. anyone kno whats goin on here?

tnx
max

Fast420A · 11-02-03, 06:52 PM

Got any specs on the rig? HDD type and size?

mdcomp · 11-02-03, 07:02 PM

Check out this article from the mskb. It describes your exact problem. Should help you in figuring out what to do. Good luck!

Matt

Lt. Max · 11-02-03, 07:06 PM

ok
its an xp 2100 tbred b
nf7-s motherboard
80 gig WD hdd
2x256 ram
i loosened the ram timings to make sure thats not the problem..

im gonna read that article tnx

the thing is the bios sees the HDD just fine.
so why could that be a problem (as according the the bios)

im running memtest86 atm so ill see if any memory errors

max

Fast420A · 11-02-03, 07:13 PM

Did the WD drive come with a disk that you have to use initially with XP? I think my 40 Gig had something like that.

mdcomp · 11-02-03, 07:16 PM

In reading the article and what you said I think your hard drive probably is not the problem. It may have to do with the BIOS though. Make sure you are not overclocked at all. That can stop setup from working. Also, take out all non-essential devices, many times that helps set up finish without problems. Take out any sound cards, network cards and anything else you don't need to install windows. Good Luck!

Matt

mdcomp · 11-02-03, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fast420A
Did the WD drive come with a disk that you have to use initially with XP? I think my 40 Gig had something like that.

Really? I own a bunch of WD hard drives, all oem, not retail packages and not once installed any kind of cd before installing windows or using the drive. Heh, I thought the disks were just for troubleshooting. You learn something new everyday I guess.

Matt

Fast420A · 11-02-03, 07:20 PM

It's actually a floppy.

http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp#dlgtools

Lt. Max · 11-02-03, 07:58 PM

hmm.. originally the WD was retail yeah..
but i have an 80 gig western digital as well and i didnt havta do anything with the floppy..

also is there any way to turn of SATA RAID cause whenever u boot up it chills in the boot up process for like 4 seconds looking for SATA RAID drives.. anyone here got an nf7s and did smth about this?

tnx

max

Ducker · 11-02-03, 08:23 PM

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also is there any way to turn of SATA RAID cause whenever u boot up it chills in the boot up process for like 4 seconds looking for SATA RAID drives.. anyone here got an nf7s and did smth about this?

Yeah, mine does that also, I don't think there's anything you can do about it thou. It's just part of the boot up process.

Lt. Max · 11-02-03, 10:00 PM

ok got it to work.. i used the windows 98 boot disk to fdisk in dos and reformatted thru that.. now it worked.. wierd.

max

11-02-03, 06:44 PM	Thread Starter #1
Lt. Max Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, but im Estonian	when i try to install windows xp... it gives me this error.. i just built a new computer for a friend and whenever i try to install windows now it gives me this strange error. after i copy the files from cd to hard drive and restart as it says it says: Error Loading Operating system so i cant get the windows installation to commence.. anyone kno whats goin on here? tnx max __________________ <- pic of my college parking spot P4 2.4C@3.0, IC-7, 1 gig Buffalo 3700 (200 2-6-2-2) 9600pro - 400@500/300@310 Cascade watercooled
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mdcomp Classic Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey	Check out this article from the mskb. It describes your exact problem. Should help you in figuring out what to do. Good luck! Matt __________________ Become a fan on Facebook! \| Help improve overclockers.com! Get involved! \| Follow us on Twitter! Which Moderator should I message if I have a problem? Take Your Posts to the Next Level Heatware
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11-02-03, 07:06 PM	Thread Starter #4
Lt. Max Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, but im Estonian	ok its an xp 2100 tbred b nf7-s motherboard 80 gig WD hdd 2x256 ram i loosened the ram timings to make sure thats not the problem.. im gonna read that article tnx the thing is the bios sees the HDD just fine. so why could that be a problem (as according the the bios) im running memtest86 atm so ill see if any memory errors max __________________ <- pic of my college parking spot P4 2.4C@3.0, IC-7, 1 gig Buffalo 3700 (200 2-6-2-2) 9600pro - 400@500/300@310 Cascade watercooled
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11-02-03, 07:13 PM	#5
Fast420A Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, FL	Did the WD drive come with a disk that you have to use initially with XP? I think my 40 Gig had something like that. __________________ My Heatware
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11-02-03, 07:16 PM	#6
mdcomp Classic Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: New Jersey	In reading the article and what you said I think your hard drive probably is not the problem. It may have to do with the BIOS though. Make sure you are not overclocked at all. That can stop setup from working. Also, take out all non-essential devices, many times that helps set up finish without problems. Take out any sound cards, network cards and anything else you don't need to install windows. Good Luck! Matt __________________ Become a fan on Facebook! \| Help improve overclockers.com! Get involved! \| Follow us on Twitter! Which Moderator should I message if I have a problem? Take Your Posts to the Next Level Heatware
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11-02-03, 07:20 PM	#8
Fast420A Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, FL	It's actually a floppy. http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp#dlgtools __________________ My Heatware
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11-02-03, 07:58 PM	Thread Starter #9
Lt. Max Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, but im Estonian	hmm.. originally the WD was retail yeah.. but i have an 80 gig western digital as well and i didnt havta do anything with the floppy.. also is there any way to turn of SATA RAID cause whenever u boot up it chills in the boot up process for like 4 seconds looking for SATA RAID drives.. anyone here got an nf7s and did smth about this? tnx max __________________ <- pic of my college parking spot P4 2.4C@3.0, IC-7, 1 gig Buffalo 3700 (200 2-6-2-2) 9600pro - 400@500/300@310 Cascade watercooled
	QUOTE Thanks

11-02-03, 10:00 PM	Thread Starter #11
Lt. Max Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Seattle, but im Estonian	ok got it to work.. i used the windows 98 boot disk to fdisk in dos and reformatted thru that.. now it worked.. wierd. max __________________ <- pic of my college parking spot P4 2.4C@3.0, IC-7, 1 gig Buffalo 3700 (200 2-6-2-2) 9600pro - 400@500/300@310 Cascade watercooled
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