Installing Windows Probs, Demand Help :D

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by fiberus, Nov 8, 2010.

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    Hi, a friend gave her laptop for me to re-install windows. The laptop is ok (theoretically works fine with windows7, which I was about to install), but won't work through the install:

    1) Tried to boot through the CD ... tries loading ... then says error loading sth
    2)Tried through windows ... error occurred at last step of installation at 99% at checking new system.
    3)After second attempt of installing via windows ... it can't find the drivers nor "C:" nor "D:"

    current version is windows xp pro

    Would appreciate help
     
    fiberus, Nov 8, 2010 IP
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    fiberus Well-Known Member

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    oh , and also tried formating disc C: ... says someone is using TOM or sth like that
     
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    fords8 Well-Known Member

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    If it is erroring when trying to do a fresh install of the OS, you may have a bad CD/DVD drive. If you have a USB CD/DVD drive, try using that. Really need more info. about it to help more.
     
    fords8, Nov 10, 2010 IP