OS install issue...HELP

Im trying to load windows onto to my new laptop. Hit f12 when prompted to boot from device, choose the cd/dvd ROM Booting from disc goes fine, it begins to load all the files on windows setup. Than it almost completes the loading when i get a blue screen. Then i get this message:

A problem has been detected and windows has been shutdown to prevent damage to your computer.

If this the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

Check to make sure you have adequate disk space. If a driver is identified in the Stop message, disable the driver or check with the manufacturer for driver updates. Try changing video adapters.

Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press f8 to selct advanced startup Options, and then selct safe Mode.

Technical information:

*** STOP: 0x0000007e (0xc0000005, 0xf749e0bf, 0xf78ea208, 0xf78e9f08)

*** pci.sys - Address f749e0bf base at f7497000, DateStamp 3b7d855c

 

where'd you get the copy of windows?

i suspect...

80GB SATA/150 Hitachi Hard Drive at 7,200 RPM

...is your problem.

 

it is a purchased retail version of windows xp update. Bought probaly like 4 years ago.

Im thinking i may need to get a Windows xp with SP2

 

Well i guess this basicly boils down to needing a new version of XP with sp2 from what im reading. See what happens when you try and save a few bucks, im ending up having to buy a new OS anyway

 

*if* the problem is with your SATA HD, like drumfu hinted, then it simply wouldn't be able to locate the HD. (Or, it would work in the first stage, the simple text-based one, but fail when it tries to boot into the graphical "pseudo-windows" that handles the rest of the installation)

It wouldn't bluescreen halfway through.

In any case, *if* the problem is that your copy of Windows is too old (or doesn't have SP2), then you can download the updates separately, and create a new, updated Windows install CD. (Google for 'slipstreaming'. I can't remember the exact procedure, but basically, extract all the files to a HD folder, run the update files with some specific parameter, and then burn to a new cd)
A lot cheaper than buying a new OS. (and fully legal)

Also found this link. Not sure if it applies to you, or if it's a different issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=839641&sd=RMVP

Also, it could simply be faulty RAM. (0xc0000005 is an access violation, which often occurs if you have faulty ram)

 

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330182