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Fatal Error: Cyclic redundancy check while installing XP Pro
I remember an error while installing XP Pro on my new laptop the first time a few weeks ago, but don't remember exactly what it was and it seemed to go forward on its own. I had some software go haywire on me so I have reinstalled it again.
This time, I made note of the error. While XP is installing on my system, I get a "Fatal Error: Cyclic redundancy check". After clicking OK to acknowledge that I know about the error, the setup continues and finished installing XP.
My question is this: since Setup goes ahead and finished the installation (I tried a few times with the same result), did XP install correctly or am I more likely to have corrupted files?
Any input on this one would be greatly appreciated before I continue to reinstall all my software. Thanks!
This time, I made note of the error. While XP is installing on my system, I get a "Fatal Error: Cyclic redundancy check". After clicking OK to acknowledge that I know about the error, the setup continues and finished installing XP.
My question is this: since Setup goes ahead and finished the installation (I tried a few times with the same result), did XP install correctly or am I more likely to have corrupted files?
Any input on this one would be greatly appreciated before I continue to reinstall all my software. Thanks!
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ususally with the cd rom it will say retry ignore abort -- not OK.. this sounds like it could be the HD you installed to. have your ran a scandisk on your HD?
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Criag_200x: Is "chkdsk c: f/" the equivalent of scandisk? I also have just scheduled another HD check through My computer/c:/properties, but it seems to be the same thing.
simpswr: I did just wipe down some marks on the XP disk. Should I run it again or does the fact that it installed without giving me the option to start again tell me that it's ok?
Thanks to you both for the very fast responses.
simpswr: I did just wipe down some marks on the XP disk. Should I run it again or does the fact that it installed without giving me the option to start again tell me that it's ok?
Thanks to you both for the very fast responses.
. . "does the fact that it installed without giving me the option to start again tell me that it's ok?" . .
Hard to tell . . if it is running ok, use it for a while and see . . have you installed any windows updates yet?
Hard to tell . . if it is running ok, use it for a while and see . . have you installed any windows updates yet?
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Yes...I installed all of the updates Microsoft recommended (first a packet of 2 and then a packet of 49) without any issues. So far it seems to be running smoothly, but I'd hate to spend hours reinstalling my software only to have to redo everything again.
Might be a bit of a crap shoot . . but if it is performing ok, I'd assume it is ok
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I actually figured I'd give it one more try. So I wiped down the CD again and reinstalled XP. This time it went in cleanly. Only now my stupid AV software is giving me problems. Go figure.
Thanks for the help you guys. I will split the points--hope that's OK with you guys. Please keep an eye out for more easy 500 pointers from me in the future.
Thanks for the help you guys. I will split the points--hope that's OK with you guys. Please keep an eye out for more easy 500 pointers from me in the future.
Well done! !