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I'm trying to install windows XP from USB but after setup copies the files. It says it has to restart. And when it restarts, it comes back again on the setup. It is repeating the same process again and again. I need to control the loop and go into installation after the copy of the xp installation files.
After unplugging the USB I'm getting this error "Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem. Couldn't read from the selected boot device.Check boot path and disk hardware"
Sachin Prasad
Posted 2012-12-22T08:06:29.087
Reputation: 101
Well, I'm sure I misunderstood, but after it's installed, what happens when you unplug the USB before it boots up? – Dave – 2012-12-22T08:07:11.693
Its not installed yet .. it says its copying windows file to my c drive after that it says it need to restart to install windows xP – Sachin Prasad – 2012-12-22T08:08:21.567
How are you installing it - I assume you've set the USB as a boot drive? – Dave – 2012-12-22T08:09:24.663
Yeah ....I will try to unplug and see what will happen. – Sachin Prasad – 2012-12-22T08:09:26.400
After unplugging I'm getting this error "Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem. Couldn't read from the selected boot device.Check boot path and disk hardware" – Sachin Prasad – 2012-12-22T08:13:38.860
It's not trying to actually install onto itself is it? Other than that situation, maybe a file (or several) are missing/corrupt on the installation media? – FreudianSlip – 2012-12-22T08:16:14.897
No i'm trying to install on my HD – Sachin Prasad – 2012-12-22T08:17:31.817
1After the files are copied, make sure you boot from the hard-disk and not the USB stick. Booting from the installation media will just restart the setup process. However, unplugging the stick will not help as it needs to get some files off the installation media. – Bhargav Bhat – 2012-12-22T08:29:37.220
OK - it sounds like the image/files you have are not the correct ones. Where did you get them from? – Dave – 2012-12-22T08:51:40.453
I'm downloading a new copy of the windows xP and I will try to install it through USB and check if the issue remains the same. – Sachin Prasad – 2012-12-22T09:58:53.870