XP Install Disc Says Corrupt File

shadowdragon

yeah service packs are irrelevant really, as there free to d/l anyway. All MS will do is check your keycode is valid for XP (pro or home dependant on which one).

Anthony2oo5

Also need to make sure the copy is Retail, Corporate, or OEM. Did you buy this version of XP from the shop when it was released? or did it come pre installed? By the sounds of it, you bought from a shop, so you need a retail copy.

titewad_2

Anthony2oo5 wrote: »

Also need to make sure the copy is Retail, Corporate, or OEM. Did you buy this version of XP from the shop when it was released? or did it come pre installed? By the sounds of it, you bought from a shop, so you need a retail copy.

It says on it "for distribution with a new pc" It came with a shop built pc years ago that has since died and dismantled for servicable parts.I bought the disc and COA sticker off a workmate ages ago but have only just got around to using it.

DatabaseError

that'll be OEM then

Anthony2oo5

tonyhague wrote: »

that'll be OEM then

Yep, Also I wouldn't buy stuff like this from people, because they can continue using it without your knowledge

titewad_2

Anthony2oo5 wrote: »

Yep, Also I wouldn't buy stuff like this from people, because they can continue using it without your knowledge

Usually I wouldn't but he's a decent guy and I know that he is running vista on his current pc.That's why he sold the XP.
I'll found out at the weekend when I try it again.Anyone know the microsoft phone number if I have any registration problems?

ihussle247

Hey man did you ever solve that error problem? I am having the same problem "ql10wnt.sys" tried 3 xp discs even burnt of a new one, tried 3 rams, tried different hard drives, even tried different cd roms! ANY OEN HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT TO DO PLZ HELP!:mad:

damo24

titewad wrote: »

Anyone know the microsoft phone number if I have any registration problems?

If you have a problem registering it, you will be given the option to register by phone. At that point you will be given a freephone number to call Microsoft on.

aslamshaikh04

Fully format your Hard drive in NTFS mode.

weegie.geek

I've seen this caused by dodgy media. If you're using a backup, try burning it at a lower speed, or using decent cds/dvds.

It's also, as has been mentioned, possibly bad ram. Or bad settings. Overclocked ram or ram being forced to use timings it doesn't like. I'd imagine an iffy CPU overclock could do the same thing.