This is a new install on a new HD on a new computer.  I boot into the install enviroment and go through the USUAL fluff to get the OS loading, and XP Pro tells me it is at the "Preparing Installation" phase, and is "Installing Devices" with 34 minutes to go then freezez up. This is a new build for me. Any solutions? Thanks a Bunch!

Asus M2n-SLI Deluxe Motherboard
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ AM2 Socket
Corsair XMS2-6400   2x512 DDR2 800MHz   5-5-5-12
Seagate 160GB Serial ATA/300 7200rpm 8mb Cache
eVGA e-Geforce 7800 GT


Tim aka LawTry cleaning the XP CD gently with a soft lint-free cloth...this is an original isn't it ? ?

patio.  8-)Diagnose the Hard Disk Drive, you can do so by DOWNLOADING the SOFTWARE appropriate for your Hard Disk Drive from the following website:

Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities

This will require you to make a bootable diskette, the diagnostic PROGRAM will do so for you.

Diagnose the memory (RAM) with the following program:

Windows Memory Diagnostic

This will require you to make a bootable diskette, the diagnostic program will do so for you.