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Slow while copying windows xp setup files

I hava a Dell DImension 3000 and im trying to install a fresh copy of Windows XP home. When getting to the copying files process, its very slow. It took 4 hours to get just to 30% Any ideas why this is happening?

I replaced the cd-rom drive and the ide cable. Also i replaced the Hard drive ide cable as well. The hard drive is a western-digital WD400.
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Also, run a test on the Memory....

MemTest86
http://www.memtest86.com

Burn the .iso to a CD, and boot to it....Run an extended scan and let it run for a while........
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Replaced the mobo and that fixed it.
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Points are for efforts.  Thanks for your time.