INFO: Freedos System Will Not Install An Earlier Version Of Windows XP
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Summary

When attempting to install Windows XP, the installation ends with a blue screen or some other error.

Symptom

When Installing Windows XP, the installation stops either because no mass storage device is found or the installation errors out.

Cause

Using an older XP installation disc.

Resolution

Current systems have very up to date hardware requiring a Windows XP installation disc that has at least Service Pack 2 "slipstreamed" into the installation disc.

For information on how to slipstream newer service packs into existing installation CD's please do a Google search for "SP2 slipstream" for help with this process.


Published: 8/4/2008
Last Updated: 8/4/2008
Article Type: INFO