Help Required Windows XP Home Set up!!

jim1606

I am attempting to reinstall Windows XP Home with SP2 on a desktop PC, I have got through a good part of the instal but the process stops all the time with 13 minutes remaining at the "registering components" part of the installation. I have tried restarting on a few occasions but it still stops at the 13 minute point and there does not appear to be any activity.
I would be grateful for any assistance.

Thanks!

Fonz_2

This can take a while - how long are you waiting at that point?

Browntoa

have your tried "quick format" before the install ??

try removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes then replace and turn on so that it re detects the HDD etc, then retry

jim1606

Fonz wrote: »

This can take a while - how long are you waiting at that point?

Yesterday evening I waited for about 2.5 hours and this morning it has benn sitting at the same point since 10.00.

jim1606

Browntoa wrote: »

have your tried "quick format" before the install ??

try removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes then replace and turn on so that it re detects the HDD etc, then retry

Thanks for the reply, Excuse my ignorance but where would I find the CMOS battery?

Fonz_2

Also, remove all USB devices during the setup process, it could be hanging when trying to register a usb stick, wireless adapter, printer, etc.

Browntoa

jim1606 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, Excuse my ignorance but where would I find the CMOS battery?

on the mother board, normally about the size of a 10p