Computer Problem please help!

[CDdude55]

So i built a new system today and i booted up fine. (passed the POST and can get into BIOS) But the problem is with installing Windows XP(the hdd had Windows XP on it but i erased the partion so i could start fresh) So i created a new partion and used that but when i try to boot from the CD or HDD it will start up the Windows loading screen(with the moving bar) but after that it says ''Windows setup is restarting'' then right after that it says "an invalid parameter was passed to a service or function" .wtf is that? Then it just goes back to the post screen. Specs are in sig.Error: Lsass.exe

 

[CDdude55]

So i fixed it. But know when it goes through about 40 seconds later it shuts off. ANY suggestions on how to fix that? please.

 

[Nenu]

Take the PC apart, clean any contacts/dust and put it back together.
Reset the CMOS.

 

[CDdude55]

To reset the CMOS i take out the battery and put it back in again right?

 

[CDdude55]

if something was loose would it shut off?

 

[Nenu]

To reset the CMOS i take out the battery and put it back in again right?

Thats the best way.
When you power on, if it doesnt say 'checksum error' then it hasnt been reset.

 

[Nenu]

if something was loose would it shut off?

if a power connector was loose...

 

[digital_exhaust]

To reset the CMOS i take out the battery and put it back in again right?

Sort of...

Thats the best way.

OP... I don't see any spec's in your sig, so I don't know what board you have, but to reset CMOS in most cases you need to move the jumper... read the manual.

Oh, and you may loose your bios settings after clearing the CMOS...

 

[engiNURD]

Run memtest overnight.