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Setup cannot copy the file: wininstP.chm

Wishing to "clean" install XP Pro (which I have done previously) I set my BIOS to recognize the cd drive first, inserted my XP Pro installation cd and began.  During the copying of files to the Windows installation folder I received the error message, "Setup cannot copy the file: wininstP.chm".  I have tried the following:
1  quick format (both FAT and NTFS)
2  full format (both FAT and NTFS)
3  I have used two different hard drives (one new) to determine if the drive was the problem
4  I have found nothing on the microsoft.com website
5  I have "skipped" the wininstP.chm file installation, but then receive an error message "STOP: coooo221 {bad image checksum}.  The image wldap32.dll is possibly corrupt.  The header checksum does not match the computed checksum.", at which point the machine locks up.
6  I have used both, the original XP Pro cd and my archival backup.  Each to no avail.

This is a very repeatable occurrance.  With each attempted installation I receive the same error messages.

Thanks for you willingness to tackle this one.
Curt
 
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I have not been able to locate an XPhome or 2k cd, but i am able to install Win98.  Ram is not the problem.  Thanks, Sheharyaar.  Does anyone else have a solution?
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