I have recently built a new computer, and when I try to boot I get the "Verifying DMI Pool Data" message and the computer fails to continue booting. I have read the article on this site regarding this problem, but the solutions seem to all pertain to computers with operating systems already intstalled on them. The strangest part about this problem is that when I initially tried to install Windows 2000, the computer worked fine and I would have been able to install the OS, except that I didn't realize that W2K would only recognize 130 gigabytes of my 160g hard-drive. It wasn't until after I had made an install disk with service pack 4 integrated on it that I started having the problem. The only thing I did between the first installation try (without the SP4 disk) and the second (with the SP4 disk) was try to start fdisk USING the W2K boot disks that I made on another computer, which didn't work because the boot disks where win32. I don't know if that could have put files on my hard-drive that would prevent the computer from booting properly or not.
I have tried different cables and resetting my CMOS, but the only thing that has gotten me past the "Verifying DMI Pool Date" line is to un-plug my hard-drive, which at least narrows the problem down, but I am lost as to what to do next. I would greatly appreciate any help.either DOWNLOAD a proper set of boot disks>http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm or alter the bios and boot fron the cd install disk...If this message occurs on my PC, it is meant that my harddisk is not properly configured.

Instead of setting my hard disk type to auto, I have to set it to LBA. Try each of the different settings avaible.Try using the Clear CMOS jumper to remove the corrupted CMOS data, then reboot into CMOS and use the 'Factory Default' setting before customising.

Ensure that your hard drives are properly connected and configured.

Yes, a 160GB drive (149 to 150 GB actual capacity) must be partitioned as a 128GB or smaller partition and a 21Gb or larger secondary partition. I think XP overcomes this to a maximum partition size 256GB, but I haven't tried it myself.Hello all. I was having this same problem that so many OTHERS were having problems with. I've tried everything short of installing a new Windows XP. Anyhow, this is what I ended up doing.

I went into the BIOS setup and set the boot sequence to Floppy, CDrom and HDD-0 and then saved it. After leaving BIOS setup I had to turn my computer back of than on again so the XP CD will boot that I put in during the BIOS changes. The CD booted and the installation started. But, as the setup went through it's installation, it showed me options. One of them was asking, if I wanted to keep my files intact. Than I pressed L in my next serious of questions. I finished asking any questions that was asked during the installation process.

Anyhow, all of my personal files that use to be in My Documents on my desktop was moved. I found them by clicking on My Computer, HDD icon, Documents and Settings, Folder with my name only on it and My Name's Documents. However, I did have to reinstall several software PROGRAMS including my modem softwar and my ISP which was no big deal.

Though, you may have to reintall some programs, you will still have your personal files. However, I backed up everything on another hard drive before I started the new Windows installation.

So rather than to deal with the persistant "Verifying DMI pool data", just reinstalled Windows XP, paying attention the the choices you have so you don't lose your personal files.


XPhater
This is FOUR YEARS old topic!
Please, start your own, new topic.Oops, should have looked at date. Wow, talk about ancient.