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    problem installing Xp

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LennyE, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. LennyE

    LennyE Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, I have a hp dv2000t with windows vista premiem on it. For some reason my computer is messed up and when i log into window i get a error saying that explorer.exe cannot run.
    So i figured i would install a clean copy of xp since i never liked vista anyway. When I try to install xp, after the installer initially loads the hardware, i get the blue screen of death. The blue screen occur just a little bit after the xp cd loads up, right after the computer scanned the hardware. Once it says loading windows the blue screen comes on.
    Does anyone know why i cant install a clean cppy of XP.
     
    LennyE, Aug 20, 2007
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  2. polarlinks

    polarlinks Notebook Consultant

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    Disconnect any devices from your laptop. Just use the laptop and power adapter. Try again..if it happens again try with a different windows cd if available? Have you upgraded your ram? This can happen with faulty ram. Try removing 1 stick if you have 2. If this doesn't work you can try downloading a bios update from HP site on another PC and then install.

    If not... replacement time.
     
    polarlinks, Aug 20, 2007
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  3. LennyE

    LennyE Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nothing is plugged in and the ram is stock. I also have the latest bios update. I guess i have no choice but to call hp and ask them to fix it.
     
    LennyE, Aug 20, 2007
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    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Generally, the BSOD refers to a device driver conflict/corruption. Go to run and type >eventvwr; check the applications log, it might help.
     
    soldier0316, Aug 21, 2007
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    Your going to need SATA drivers.
     
    Sykotic, Aug 21, 2007
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    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    When your laptop boots up, does it give any beeps? If so, there could be a problem with the BIOS. Could you perhaps take a Photo?
     
    Lil Mayz, Aug 21, 2007
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