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Insufficient system exists for api Error message

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by User28, 2005/10/02.

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    User28

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    I was installing windows xp and my computer was shut off.. I restarted it and it takes me to windows setup is restarting, but then it says insufficient system exists for api and my computer keeps restarting..
     
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    Boot from the CD and force it to do a completely new install. Delete the partition that contains the blown install attempt then create and format a new one.

    About 99% of the time the above will work. If not, post back and we'll give you an easy how-to for REALLY starting over.
     
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    User28

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    re insufficient system exist to complete api

    I put my windows xp disk in and it asked me if i wanted to boot from cd press any key which i did.. then it acted like windows is starting up and then it tells me windows install is restarting and then i get the same error.
     
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