QJ.net Game Discussion - PSP, Xbox, Wii, PS3, PSP Homebrew, and PSP Guides

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 12:23 PM

Hi dudes/dudettes!

I am having a major problem (major for me) because whenever I try to install my XP Disc, completely legit copy, it pauses have way through the installation and just shows a black screen with a box where the mouse was, with the mouse in it and whatever was behind the mouse. I am getting really pissed of, if ANYONE has any idea how I could fix this, or tell me the problem so I can look it up else where, it will be greatly appreciated.

DANGNAMIT, just realised I posted this in the graphics section, sorry. Mod, move it plz? Please don't post about this being in the wrong forum. thanks.
-= Double Post =-
Sorry about early bumping, but I need help, PLZ!

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 12:44 PM

When exactly does it freeze, how many minutes does it say remaining?

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 12:45 PM

around 34-27, around then, it is around 3 quarters through doing the 'installing devices' bit.

**L_o_N_e_R** · 09-17-2006, 12:47 PM

lets see here.....

upgrading or fresh install?

**PopeOfDope** · 09-17-2006, 12:49 PM

A possibility is your Windows XP disc was scratched, this could be true if it keeps stopping in the same place each time.

Maybe it is to do with a piece of hardware, it can't install it properly and freezes. Try disabling things you don't use in the BIOS.

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 12:53 PM

ok, BIOS? How do I enter that, and I don't know of any hardware I don't use.

My disc is new....bought it yesterday, well, my dad did, for his other PC. so there is no scratches what so ever

**Adiuvo** · 09-17-2006, 12:54 PM

I think you press F2 when your starting the computer.

**L_o_N_e_R** · 09-17-2006, 12:55 PM

must be your pc..... did it work fine on your dads?

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 12:55 PM

have you got any external hardware?

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 12:57 PM

it worked fine on my dads, No i have no external hardware (meaning anything outside of the pc?) But when i installed XP a while back it worked fine...

**CA$HMON3Y** · 09-17-2006, 12:58 PM

I know return it then buy mac osx! lol! sorry if im no help...

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:01 PM

What OS are you running before you try to install xp

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:02 PM

well, I did have Ubuntu, then I tried installing xp (this one) and I had to format so it isn't on there anymore....

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:04 PM

what did you format it to? if you're not using ntfs try using that.

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:05 PM

how do i change it to ntfs?

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:08 PM

format the disk again and when it asks you what type to format it to select ntfs partition

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:09 PM

how do i format it with no OS installed? I think it is FAT right now...or something like that

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:11 PM

okay when you switch on comp try to install xp again, when it asks what type of install select clean install, it will then format the disk.

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:13 PM

it doesn't have an option for 'clean' install....it does have a completely new kinda xp install (doesn't actually say that). i am sure, when i did that last time, it comes up with a partition thingy, no formatting option.

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:15 PM

okay select the partion option, it should format the hard disk to ntfs.

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:17 PM

ok, I rmember now, I deleted a partition and then it took me too saying whether I wanted a fast format or a normal format, I chose quick, the secon time (after it not working) I chose normal (not fast) and it still crashed.

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:19 PM

make sure to select any options about formating disks

have you got any hardware that needs extra drivers e.g. a wireless card.

**Moose** · 09-17-2006, 01:19 PM

ok, I will try again in the morning, thanks for your help, i REALLY appreciate it.

No I have no wireless cards, it hasn't got he internet on it.
I do have a nVidia graphics card hough, that sometimes needs drivers from the internet.

**firmwareflasher** · 09-17-2006, 01:29 PM

it's quite common for hardware that requries drivers to mess up the xp installation, can you disconnect it. Or do you have something like a memory stick which you can put the drivers onto.
-= Double Post =-
okay got a way to find out exactly what your problem is.

when you start up your computer hold shift and f10. You'll get a command prompt, type cd windows, then edit setupact.log, go to the last line whatever it says is what is causing the problem. If nothing helpful do the same but with edit setuplog.txt instead.

**Moose** · 09-18-2006, 10:19 AM

Ok, I have installed XP, THANKYOU!!!!! (plus I am now dual booting Ubuntu

) It was the nVidia graphics card, but, when I try booting my PC with the monitor plugged into my nVidia graphics card, it shows nothing on the screen.....I have installed all the drivers needed in windows but yet it refuses to work. Can i fix this?

**firmwareflasher** · 09-18-2006, 10:20 AM

Good to hear that its fixed. What is the graphics card's name.

**Moose** · 09-18-2006, 10:21 AM

I have looked at the DXDiag through the 'run' thingy, and it says all the directX things are enabled....

**firmwareflasher** · 09-18-2006, 10:24 AM

does ubuntu work with the graphics card?

**Moose** · 09-18-2006, 10:29 AM

It doesn't even boot up with the graphics card (can't see anything on boot up of the PC) so....no.

**firmwareflasher** · 09-18-2006, 10:33 AM

Its a problem with the drivers.

Was the graphics card installed when you bought the pc, or did you add it afterwards?

09-17-2006, 12:23 PM	#1
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	Problems installing XP Home Edition on my PC, help? Hi dudes/dudettes! I am having a major problem (major for me) because whenever I try to install my XP Disc, completely legit copy, it pauses have way through the installation and just shows a black screen with a box where the mouse was, with the mouse in it and whatever was behind the mouse. I am getting really pissed of, if ANYONE has any idea how I could fix this, or tell me the problem so I can look it up else where, it will be greatly appreciated. DANGNAMIT, just realised I posted this in the graphics section, sorry. Mod, move it plz? Please don't post about this being in the wrong forum. thanks. -= Double Post =- Sorry about early bumping, but I need help, PLZ! Last edited by Moose; 09-17-2006 at 12:23 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

09-17-2006, 12:47 PM	#4
L_o_N_e_R Can use a computer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WTF? Posts: 1,575 Trader Feedback: 0	lets see here..... upgrading or fresh install? __________________ [QUOTE=Serideth]I like hentai and kids and grannies.... heck I like it all![/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Frenchb0ygenius] ive been touching it and touching it, of course there are smudges but all u need to do is wipe the screen with the thing that comes in the box and voila.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.pricemyname.net/loner.jpg[/url] ^^ my names worth a lot

09-17-2006, 12:54 PM	#7
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	I think you press F2 when your starting the computer. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

09-17-2006, 12:55 PM	#8
L_o_N_e_R Can use a computer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WTF? Posts: 1,575 Trader Feedback: 0	must be your pc..... did it work fine on your dads? __________________ [QUOTE=Serideth]I like hentai and kids and grannies.... heck I like it all![/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Frenchb0ygenius] ive been touching it and touching it, of course there are smudges but all u need to do is wipe the screen with the thing that comes in the box and voila.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.pricemyname.net/loner.jpg[/url] ^^ my names worth a lot

09-17-2006, 01:19 PM	#22
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	make sure to select any options about formating disks have you got any hardware that needs extra drivers e.g. a wireless card. Last edited by firmwareflasher; 09-17-2006 at 01:21 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

09-17-2006, 12:44 PM	#2
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	When exactly does it freeze, how many minutes does it say remaining?

09-17-2006, 12:45 PM	#3
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	around 34-27, around then, it is around 3 quarters through doing the 'installing devices' bit.

09-17-2006, 12:49 PM	#5
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	A possibility is your Windows XP disc was scratched, this could be true if it keeps stopping in the same place each time. Maybe it is to do with a piece of hardware, it can't install it properly and freezes. Try disabling things you don't use in the BIOS.

09-17-2006, 12:53 PM	#6
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	ok, BIOS? How do I enter that, and I don't know of any hardware I don't use. My disc is new....bought it yesterday, well, my dad did, for his other PC. so there is no scratches what so ever

09-17-2006, 12:57 PM	#10
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	it worked fine on my dads, No i have no external hardware (meaning anything outside of the pc?) But when i installed XP a while back it worked fine...

09-17-2006, 12:58 PM	#11
CA$HMON3Y Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI! Bia Bia!! Posts: 1,391 Trader Feedback: 0	I know return it then buy mac osx! lol! sorry if im no help...

09-17-2006, 01:01 PM	#12
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	What OS are you running before you try to install xp

09-17-2006, 01:02 PM	#13
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	well, I did have Ubuntu, then I tried installing xp (this one) and I had to format so it isn't on there anymore....

09-17-2006, 01:04 PM	#14
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	what did you format it to? if you're not using ntfs try using that.

09-17-2006, 01:05 PM	#15
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	how do i change it to ntfs?

09-17-2006, 01:08 PM	#16
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	format the disk again and when it asks you what type to format it to select ntfs partition

09-17-2006, 01:09 PM	#17
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	how do i format it with no OS installed? I think it is FAT right now...or something like that

09-17-2006, 01:11 PM	#18
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	okay when you switch on comp try to install xp again, when it asks what type of install select clean install, it will then format the disk.

09-17-2006, 01:13 PM	#19
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	it doesn't have an option for 'clean' install....it does have a completely new kinda xp install (doesn't actually say that). i am sure, when i did that last time, it comes up with a partition thingy, no formatting option.

09-17-2006, 01:15 PM	#20
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	okay select the partion option, it should format the hard disk to ntfs.

09-17-2006, 01:17 PM	#21
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	ok, I rmember now, I deleted a partition and then it took me too saying whether I wanted a fast format or a normal format, I chose quick, the secon time (after it not working) I chose normal (not fast) and it still crashed.

09-17-2006, 01:29 PM	#24
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	it's quite common for hardware that requries drivers to mess up the xp installation, can you disconnect it. Or do you have something like a memory stick which you can put the drivers onto. -= Double Post =- okay got a way to find out exactly what your problem is. when you start up your computer hold shift and f10. You'll get a command prompt, type cd windows, then edit setupact.log, go to the last line whatever it says is what is causing the problem. If nothing helpful do the same but with edit setuplog.txt instead. Last edited by firmwareflasher; 09-17-2006 at 01:35 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

09-18-2006, 10:19 AM	#25
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	Ok, I have installed XP, THANKYOU!!!!! (plus I am now dual booting Ubuntu ) It was the nVidia graphics card, but, when I try booting my PC with the monitor plugged into my nVidia graphics card, it shows nothing on the screen.....I have installed all the drivers needed in windows but yet it refuses to work. Can i fix this?

09-18-2006, 10:20 AM	#26
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	Good to hear that its fixed. What is the graphics card's name.

09-18-2006, 10:21 AM	#27
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	I have looked at the DXDiag through the 'run' thingy, and it says all the directX things are enabled....

QJ.net Game Discussion - PSP, Xbox, Wii, PS3, PSP Homebrew, and PSP Guides

Problems installing XP Home Edition on my PC, help?

09-18-2006, 10:24 AM	#28
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	does ubuntu work with the graphics card?

09-18-2006, 10:29 AM	#29
Moose Enter Custom Title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: National Front Disco Posts: 13,063 Trader Feedback: 0	It doesn't even boot up with the graphics card (can't see anything on boot up of the PC) so....no.

09-18-2006, 10:33 AM	#30
firmwareflasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 152 Trader Feedback: 0	Its a problem with the drivers. Was the graphics card installed when you bought the pc, or did you add it afterwards?