xp woes

[chobin]

i've tried several times to install xp pro but it wont go past the preparing instalation stage, shut down everything even uninstalled zone alarm still nothing advice need got 2 hard drives.

[VinnieVen]

What is your hardware setup? are u trying to install over a previous OS? Have u tried a different copy of the media?

[Mr. C]

If you are trying to set up a dual boot system, read the article at;

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp

If you are trying to upgrade your current OS;

STOP!!

Format, then clean install -- you will get much better results.