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<big>Hate Microsoft? Me Too! --> Windows XP Installes to Drive Letter other can C</big>== Microsoft References to Installing Windows XP == *[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/guide/default.asp Get Ready to Set Up Windows XP Professional]*[http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.asp Windows XP Professional System Requirements]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q319580 Windows XP Application Compatibility Update]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314472 Quick Guide to Pre-installing Windows]*[http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;q314057 "NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Upgrade or Install Over Win 95/98/Me ]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311755 "The File 'Asms' on Windows XP Professional CD-ROM Is Needed"]*[http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q311/4/42.asp Err Msg: Setup Cannot Continue. Please Contact Microsoft]*[http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q311/5/62.asp "An Unexpected Error (768) Occurred..." During Windows XP Setup]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315349 "Path Specified in Setup Is Invalid" Error Message When You Try to Install Windows XP]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q311442 Setup Cannot Continue. Please Contact Microsoft Technical Support. (Error: 3E6h)]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315335 "STOP 0x0000008e" Error Message During Windows XP Setup]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q301262 Message About Pressing ESC to Restart Your Computer During Windows XP Setup]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306187 HOW TO: Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with a Wizard Disk]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q306186 HOW TO: Use the Files & Settings Transfer Wizard By Using the Windows XP CD]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306559 HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q310760 Windows XP Does Not Respond at "Setup Is Starting Windows XP"]*[http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/TechNet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prbd_std_mikn.asp Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional Setup]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q310994 Obtain Windows XP Setup Boot Disks ]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q305595 HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition with Windows XP]*[http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314079 Use System Files to Create a Boot Disk to Guard Against Being Unable to Start Win XP] == Install from External USB CDROM Drive == Installing Windows 2000, XP, 98SE or Me using an external USB CD-ROM, DVD-ROM drive. Windows Boot CD to boot off of external CDROM if bios doesn't support booting from USB. #Download the USB DOS driver and Save the file to your [[hard drive]]. #Use Winzip to extract the file. If you do not have the Winzip program you may get a shareware version here.#Extract the file, then open the folder named USBboot and execute the rawrite2.exe.#When prompted for the image name, enter dosboot.img #Enter the floppy drive as your destination drive, which in general is the A:\ #When it is done, reboot with this disk to use the USB devices.#If everything went well, you should have a drive R:\ for the CDROM drive. You are now ready to copy the I386 folder from the Windows 2000 or XP installation CD to the hard drive.#Hard Drives will most likely be C: (the next letter available). Note: There will be no letter for the hard drive if it has not been partitioned and formatted. If you are not familiar with partitioning or formatting a hard drive, please go to the following Microsoft link for the information.#At the prompt, go to the CDROM drive (R:) and run "Xcopy *.* /s C:\"#Now go to the I386 folder (C:\I386) then type Winnt. #Installation should now start. Follow instruction from your Operating System manual on how to install the OS. (Installation will take some time, Please be patient) ref: http://www.netcal.com/news.php?article=8 == setup hangs at “Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration” == Upon booting up from a Windows XP installation CD, the screen blanks and the system freezes right after displaying “Setup is inspecting your computer’s hardware configuration”. The system has been known to run Windows XP perfectly before and there has no changes to the hardware. SOLUTION: Use a partition manager utility to delete any active partitions on the hard drive. Try running the setup again and you will get pass the “Setup is inspecting…” screen. REASON: XP is very finicky when it comes to being re-installed on a used hard drive. The hard drive that I was trying to install XP on had Linux and XP gets a bit upset when you try to install it in company with existing Linux boot info. ref: http://ejoneclicks.com/2006/12/21/windows-xp-setup-hangs-at-setup-is-inspecting-your-computers-hardware-configuration/ ADDITIONAL NOTE: It is very likely that Microsoft intentionally made the Windows XP installer object to Linux partitions. This is to prevent people from running a multi-boot system with both Windows and Linux operating systems. Since previous versions of Windows did not object to the presence of a Linux partition, it seems rather suspicions. == Windows XP Installs to Drive Letter other can C ==<big>Hate Microsoft? Me Too! --> Windows XP Installs to Drive Letter other can C</big>article by: commando warning: explicit language so kiddies beat it!article by: commando warning: expli [''offensive language censored for this Wiki'']When XP first came out I discovered that if I have more than one harddrive in my system (any other drive with FAT or NTFS format) Microsh1t Windows XP will install to a driver letter other than C.When XP first came out I discovered that if I have more than one harddrive in my system (any other drive with FAT or NTFS format) Micro***t Windows XP will install to a driver letter other than C.Even more ignorant of the daft bastards at Microsoft, the Windows XP boot partition can install to a drive letter _after_ cdrom or dvd drives.Even more ignorant of the daft b******s at Microsoft, the Windows XP boot partition can install to a drive letter _after_ cdrom or dvd drives.:* read my trickf*ck method that works during install at the end of this document for XP installation tips that avoid having to disconnect all other ide devices.:* read my trickf**k method that works during install at the end of this document for XP installation tips that avoid having to disconnect all other ide devices.Dustin the Dumb@ss posted on a forum "Oh just use Disk Management in Administrative tools to change the drive letter". This moron didn't actually check to see if he could change the drive letter of the boot drive before he started talking out his @sshole, because Microsloth won't let you do that. (I notice this a lot with help forums, some idiot typically offers a stupid answer that he/she didn't think about or try first, and is a far cry from being any bit helpful other than wasting everyone's time).Dustin the D***@ss posted on a forum "Oh just use Disk Management in Administrative tools to change the drive letter". This moron didn't actually check to see if he could change the drive letter of the boot drive before he started talking out his *******, because Microsloth won't let you do that. (I notice this a lot with help forums, some idiot typically offers a stupid answer that he/she didn't think about or try first, and is a far cry from being any bit helpful other than wasting everyone's time). SCR3W M1CR0S0FT! Because they like to scr3w us!MICROSOFT K1SS MY @SSCredit and Kudos to Thomas Leong who figured out how to combine Micro**** tech article 223188 with some good practical experience and get his Windows XP back on drive C. Credit and Kudos to Thomas Leong who figured out how to combine Microsh1t tech article 223188 with some good practical experience and get his Windows XP back on drive C.TRICK FUCKING WINDOWS XP TO INSTALL TO C WITHOUT REMOVING OTHER IDE DEVICESTRICK WINDOWS XP TO INSTALL TO C WITHOUT REMOVING OTHER IDE DEVICESYes, it can be done. Last time I forgot to do it and I ended up with a f*cked up Windows XP installation. It is difficult to remember when the Windows XP process is so bloody boring and annoying as it is.Yes, it can be done. Last time I forgot to do it and I ended up with a f****d up Windows XP installation. It is difficult to remember when the Windows XP process is so bloody boring and annoying as it is.This behavior of Windows XP is inconsistent with all previous versions of Microsoft Windows installation behavior. Microsoft operating systems suck. They staff some of the most incompetent programmers in the industry. And, if you are reading this, find it offensive because you/a family member/some dipsh*t you know works for Microsoft, then you can kiss my ass.This behavior of Windows XP is inconsistent with all previous versions of Microsoft Windows installation behavior. Microsoft operating systems suck. They staff some of the most incompetent programmers in the industry. And, if you are reading this, find it offensive because you/a family member/some dips**t you know works for Microsoft, then you can kiss my ***.And if you enjoyed reading this you might also enjoy *http://maddox.xmission.com [[Category:Windows]]