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Solve : Installing XP problem. Please help!?

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Hi everyone!
I have recently built my own computer and am now simply trying to install windows.
Whenever I start booting from the CD and the hardware configuration is checked, an error occours telling me that windows cannot be started.

The message advises me to run CHKDSK/F in order to remove any errors on my hard DRIVE which is new and shouldn't have any...

Since I can't say to be an expert on computers I was wondering if I'm making a simple misstake or if there is a serious problem.
How can I run CHKDSK/F on my pc?

I am sure that:
1. The hardware is installed correctly and without any misstakes
2. I am using a vaild and completely fine Windows CD
3. The computer can 'see' the harddrive

Please help me!



First, check to make sure everything is plugged in all the way. I had a friend who had the same issue, and he didn't have the disk drive cable all the way in.

Give US the specs on your computer so we can see if there are any compatibility issues, even though there may not be any.Run Recovery Console from the XP CD

Once there just type in the chkdsk /f command and hit Enter...Thanks for you help guys!
I tried the steps you gave me the link to patio, but I'm asked to insert a repair disk which I do not posses.

Is it possible that I have to install my hard drive in some way, using software?

I double checked the cables and connections. The hard drive is connected, configured(master) and recognised.

cheers!
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2. I am using a vaild and completely fine Windows CD

I tried the steps you gave me the link to patio, but I'm asked to insert a repair disk which I do not posses.

This sounds like a contradiction...
At this point insert the Windows XP CD...Recovery Console is included on any XP CD.

If it's not a MICROSOFT XP CD there may be issues....

Your other alternative WOULD be to install that drive as a slave in a working machine and run chkdsk on it there then re-install it or run chkdsk from a bootdisk.

There's a good collection at bootdisk.com.Hi!
I went through the steps in your link again and found that getting into the setup menu is impossible.
The blue screen apears BEFORE  I even have the possibilty of getting there.
The repair steps I was talikng about in my last post were obviously wrong so please ignore the last comment.

Is it possible that my Rom drive can't read the disk properly?

Thanks for your patience...  It could be...to find out would just involve swapping a known good one in there.

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Your other alternative would be to install that drive as a slave in a working machine and run chkdsk on it there then re-install it or run chkdsk from a bootdisk.

There's a good collection at bootdisk.com.
windows won't install because your hard drive is not being recognized, "its bad" ........


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