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Resolved Cannot Exit XP Pro Installation Loop

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by harinii101, 2009/07/24.

  1. 2009/07/24
    harinii101

    harinii101 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I was installing Windows XP Pro and all was running smoothly until it started 'installing devices' and then it attempted to install the devices but it would instead after about 10 minutes or so of trying, reboot the computer and then flash up with a blue screen (too quick to read), and then state that it would be restarting the setup... It would attempt to install the devices again and then suddenly reboot once again... You get the general picture. :confused:

    I cannot access the startup menu at all. How do I quit the installation now it has started or alternatively, figure out a way to sucessfully install Windows XP Pro?
     
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  2. 2009/07/24
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi harinii101. Welcome to Windowsbbs! :)

    Try unplugging all external devices that you have connected to the computer. Leave only the mouse, keyboard, monitor, and power cables connected to the computer. See if that makes any difference. If you want to restart the Windows XP setup, boot from the Windows XP CD and format the harddrive then start the installation again.
     
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    harinii101

    harinii101 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thank Evan! :D

    I haven't plugged my laptop into anything but its power supply.... Also, I can't get to the normal Windows menu to attempt to format my hard drive.... Any other ideas?
     
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    harinii101

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    Thank you sooo much for your help, Evan... I managed to solve the problem. It was all down to a scratched CD.. Anyway all's well that ends well :D
     
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    PeteC

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    I've marked this thread as 'Resolved', please see .....
     
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    PeteC

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    Beat you to it :)
     
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  8. 2009/07/25
    Evan Omo

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    Your Welcome. Glad you were able to get your problem resolved. :)
     
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