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XP Pro Reinstall Failure on Inspiron 6000
I just installed a new WD 120GB HDD on my Inspiron 6000 and was attempting to reinstall the OS w/an original XP Pro CD. I was able to format the drive and it started to install. It gets to "Preparing Installation " step and then a dialog box pops up prompting me to "Insert the Win XPpPro Svc Pack 2" CD which I did. Then I get another dialog box which states that "file ASMS on the WIn XP Pro Svc Pack 2 is needed. It asks me to specify where the file is located. It showed copy files from D:\I386. I clicked on OK then nothing happens. I cancel the operation, then the computer restarts and goes through the same cycle. I tried to go into Safe Mode, but it says that Set Up can't go into Safe Mode. Tnx in advance for any assistance you can give me.
James
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Posted December 4th, 2011 11:00
Try using a newer computer or desktop computer to copy the entire contents of the XP Disc into a folder called XP on the desktop.
Next follow the instructions here: nlite: Make a XP Reinstallation Disc with SP3, IE8 and WMP11 CD/DVD to make a slightly more up to date disc. Burn to a blank DVD (not CD) some older drives do slightly better reading a DVD than a CD (in my experience).
Next follow this wiki A Clean Install of Windows XP on Dell Laptops/ Desktops using your new Dell XP Professional with Service Pack 3 reinstallation disc.
Note I would advise getting the following drivers: Dell Notebook Software, Chipset, Conexant Modem (driver, application), Broadcom Ethernet (driver, diagnostics), Wireless (possibily), Audio, Touchpad and Quickset from the Inspiron 6400 and not Inspiron 6000 (they are more up to date and work with both systems on XP).
You will need the Video and Wireless (possibily) from the 6000 drivers and downloads.
I assume your XP Disc looks something like this, this is the one to copy and slipstream.
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Posted December 4th, 2011 07:00
You need the complete Dell XP SP2 or XP SP3 Dell install CD.