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XP installation errors

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my hd got some corrupt .dlls I couldn't repair so I opted to get my data off and start over. been meaning to do it anyway.

when I'm trying to install XP on this relatively new Maxtor 250GB drive it seems no matter what XP version/disc I use, what CD drive I use (tried 3), what ribbon cable I use I get this message until BOD:

the xxxxx.dll was not copied correctly

The file setup placed on your hard disk is not a vaild Windows XP systen image. If you are installing from a CD, there may be a problem with the XP CD.

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seems like no matter what legit XP disk I use I get the same random .dll errors during this phase of setup. I'm at my wit's end here. I've swapped all the parts out of this box except the mobo/processor and the problem will not go away.
 
Does your system use the Nforce 4 chipset? If so I've read about issues with the Maxtor drives and those chipsets, (http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=8171). Also if you do have the nforce 4 chipset, Maxtor has released a firmware update, and if I remember correctly (this was as of June 06(Had a customer with the exact same issue)) you had to call their techs with a drive serial number to verify your drive was one of the affected, and then they would e-mail the firmware update. I hope this helps
 
Rtstrider said:
Does your system use the Nforce 4 chipset? If so I've read about issues with the Maxtor drives and those chipsets, (http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=8171). Also if you do have the nforce 4 chipset, Maxtor has released a firmware update, and if I remember correctly (this was as of June 06(Had a customer with the exact same issue)) you had to call their techs with a drive serial number to verify your drive was one of the affected, and then they would e-mail the firmware update. I hope this helps
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thanks for responding. it ended up being a really easy fix that I should have looked at before trying all the complicated and intricate stuff. lesson learned.
 
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