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Anonymous   05-29-2004 at 03:59:48 PM

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Have Windows ME; meets all hardware/system reqs; attempt
to install XP Home Edition- stops at Preparing
Installation screen.

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Anonymous   05-30-2004 at 07:08:55 AM
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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

 

Gerald,

Windows XP Setup Stops Responding (Hangs) During the "Preparing Installation" Phase:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315323

Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me:
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -US;310064

[XP Clean install guides]
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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Have Windows ME; meets all hardware/system reqs; attempt
to install XP Home Edition- stops at Preparing
Installation screen.

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