XP Pro SP2 wont finish installing

[theChameleon]

one of my desktops can't finish installing XP Pro SP2.

after reformatting and copying those setup files, the computer rebooted.

then, it gets stuck at the loading screen, and never moves again.

and after 5 minutes, the computer switches off by itself.

the disk works; i've installed the OS on another computer. why does it not work on *THIS* Desktop?

Sys:
P4 3.2GHz
3GB RAM
X1650 ATI
Creative X-Fi (cant remember which model exactly)


i also wanna add that XP Home can be installed. but i want XP Pro.

[Allan]

Computers aren't supposed to turn themselves off. Sounds like some sort of hw problem.

[theChameleon]

Computers aren't supposed to turn themselves off. Sounds like some sort of hw problem.

XP Home can be installed.

im just having with the XP Pro SP 2 disc.

i've tried with the XP Home SP 2 disc as well, and it doesnt work also. it seems like "SP 2" IS the problem.

[Allan]

Are these homemade discs?

[theChameleon]

Are these homemade discs?

lol, nope. all are from MS.

[Allan]

Let me just make sure I have the sequence right. You boot to the cd, format the drive, reboot and then nothing - is that it?

[theChameleon]

Let me just make sure I have the sequence right. You boot to the cd, format the drive, reboot and then nothing - is that it?

well... yeah. it gets stuck at the screen where u can see XP loading with the progress bar thingie. the progress bar moves for a while, then stops there.

[Allan]

Home and/or Pro will install from scratch but not either sp2 verson? Okay, I'm at a loss - sorry. But your answers to my questions above aren't wasted - they may help someone else to help you.

[theChameleon]

ah, btw, uprading/updating from disc after installation doesnt work.

i need to update to SP2 from the internet.

[JJ 3000]

I'd run hard drive diagnostics.
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

[Techniquecian]

hi? try to refomat again then use the non quick format.,, maybe there a lot of bad sector on your hard drive... 

[Quantos]

hi? try to refomat again then use the non quick format.,, maybe there a lot of bad sector on your hard drive... 

You really need to stop posting misinformation.  Every post you have made so far is bunk.

[freakinerick]

i encountered that problem too before  what i did is i change the memory card then install the OS then it works.. even though my card is new.

as i observe before, loading at driver.cab stuck up..
i don't have explanation why it does stuck up in there.. lolz

i hope that this will work for you too.