Solve : Installation setup cannot read files.?

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Answer» I am having an installation issue with windows XP hom edition I am trying to do a clean install on my laptop, I boot from the OS Cd ROM, and let the setup information load, then I accept the terms of the EULA by pressing F8, but when the system trys to install XP about 1 or 2% into the load, I get a message that says that setup cannot read "filename" I am using a Dell Inspiron 9300 with a 100 GB HD and a DVD RW/CDRW I have done hardware diagnostics and both PASS. My CD is clean and without scratches or dirt. The filenames that have appeared so far include but are not limited to: ftdisk.sys cdaudio.sys shruti.ttf couri.ttf palab.ttf cinemst2.sys cpqdap01.sys is there a way to boot from a usb device? I saved a copy of my boot cdrom on a partition of my western digital 500 gb MYBOOK external usb hard drive.Verify that the FOLLOWING hardware is intact by using diagnostic software or inspecting it with the bare eye RAM HDD Windows XP installation CD-ROM DVD/CD-ROM reader/writer It is all intact and has all passed diagnostic tests.What have you used to verify the integrity of your RAM/HDD? Could the laptop be overheating? Are all fans functioning? Is it an original Windows XP CD?I am currently running chkdsk /r in the recovery console just incase there is SOMETHING the diagnostic tool missed.it's cool as a cucumber fans are opeating fine, the room is 70 degrees , and I have used the diagnostic utility included on the original certified microsoft xp recovery cd rom.Like I said in my private message, use other diagnostic tools.Ok, I have used Check it Diagnostics that was included with Norton...still says all the hardware is hummin like it should...all tests pass. still every time I try to load the OS i get stuck at "setup cannot read "ftdisk.sys"" I am begining to get frustrated.Did you also test the RAM with the utility I linked you to? I never said to use Norton, I said use the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic software.Um I thought you said "use OTHER diagnostic tools", and I was just saying I did use other diadnostic tools, now I have used both your link...the RAM seems fine, and I downloaded a utility from Dell that is supposed to be from the HDD manufacturer. No Dice, Everything CHECKS OK from a TESTING standpoint, the only test failed is the one where I try to load windows. Now I feel compelled to find a solution, I have too much time invested to back off now.Have you got an external CD/DVD-ROM drive that you can use? You could easily build yourself one if you had a conversion kit and an existing IDE 5.25" CD-/DVDROM drive.I have an external CD RW Drive, but it is usb2, and my laptop won't boot from a USB connection I have tried to boot off my Western Digital external HDD that has a copy of my Microsoft XP OS CD Rom on it. Booting from USB isnt an option unless someone knows a workaround. As far as fabricationg a NON USB external cd drive, I dont have the tools, equipment ,supplies, technical savy, or desire to build one. I suppose if all I am needing to do is read off a drive to instal my OS, I can pick up just a good ol' fashioned CD ROM 'read only' new drive for little of nothing that would fit the port on my Inspiron, and try booting from that. That way if my DVD CD Drive IS FUBAR, I will know, I will be able to load XP and then shell out the Clams to replace the DVD RW. Does that sound viable ?It's a guessing game, but if you're certain all the other hardware is intact.. Perhaps you can borrow one from someone?I will give it a shot, likely to be a couple days before I get a chance to try though, I am back on duty tonight for the next 5 days. will let you know when I have another day off to work on this.

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I am having an installation issue with windows XP hom edition

I am trying to do a clean install on my laptop, I boot from the OS Cd ROM, and let the setup information load, then I accept the terms of the EULA by pressing F8,

but when the system trys to install XP about 1 or 2% into the load, I get a message that says that setup cannot read "filename"

I am using a Dell Inspiron 9300 with a 100 GB HD and a DVD RW/CDRW

I have done hardware diagnostics and both PASS.

My CD is clean and without scratches or dirt.

The filenames that have appeared so far include but are not limited to: ftdisk.sys
   cdaudio.sys
   shruti.ttf
   couri.ttf
   palab.ttf
   cinemst2.sys
   cpqdap01.sys
is there a way to boot from a usb device? I saved a copy of my boot cdrom on a partition of my western digital 500 gb MYBOOK external usb hard drive.Verify that the FOLLOWING hardware is intact by using diagnostic software or inspecting it with the bare eye

RAM
HDD
Windows XP installation CD-ROM
DVD/CD-ROM reader/writer

It is all intact and has all passed diagnostic tests.What have you used to verify the integrity of your RAM/HDD?

Could the laptop be overheating? Are all fans functioning?

Is it an original Windows XP CD?I am currently running chkdsk /r in the recovery console just incase there is SOMETHING the diagnostic tool missed.it's cool as a cucumber fans are opeating fine, the room is 70 degrees , and I have used the diagnostic utility included on the original certified microsoft xp recovery cd rom.Like I said in my private message, use other diagnostic tools.Ok, I have used Check it Diagnostics that was included with Norton...still says all the hardware is hummin like it should...all tests pass. still every time I try to load the OS i get stuck at "setup cannot read "ftdisk.sys"" I am begining to get frustrated.Did you also test the RAM with the utility I linked you to?

I never said to use Norton, I said use the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic software.Um I thought you said "use OTHER diagnostic tools", and I was just saying I did use other diadnostic tools, now I have used both your link...the RAM seems fine, and I downloaded a utility from Dell that is supposed to be from the HDD manufacturer. No Dice, Everything CHECKS OK from a TESTING standpoint, the only test failed is the one where I try to load windows. Now I feel compelled to find a solution, I have too much time invested to back off now.Have you got an external CD/DVD-ROM drive that you can use? You could easily build yourself one if you had a conversion kit and an existing IDE 5.25" CD-/DVDROM drive.I have an external CD RW Drive, but it is usb2, and my laptop won't boot from a USB connection I have tried to boot off my Western Digital external HDD that has a copy of my Microsoft XP OS CD Rom on it. Booting from USB isnt an option unless someone knows a workaround. As far as fabricationg a NON USB external cd drive, I dont have the tools, equipment ,supplies, technical savy, or desire to build one. I suppose if all I am needing to do is read off a drive to instal my OS, I can pick up just a good ol' fashioned CD ROM 'read only' new drive for little of nothing that would fit the port on my Inspiron, and try booting from that. That way if my DVD CD Drive IS FUBAR, I will know, I will be able to load XP and then shell out the Clams to replace the DVD RW. Does that sound viable ?It's a guessing game, but if you're certain all the other hardware is intact.. Perhaps you can borrow one from someone?I will give it a shot, likely to be a couple days before I get a chance to try though, I am back on duty tonight for the next 5 days. will let you know when I have another day off to work on this.

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