Fatal Error

[fcr]

When trying to reinstall Win XP Home edition on a second computer(Pent 4, 512 ram) I continue to get a 'Fatal Error' window with the message:

"Setup failed to install product catalogs.  This is a fatal error. The setup log files should
contain more information.  Press OK to view setup log file."

I've tried to boot in safe mode but it won't allow this.  I've also tried to get to the
commmand prompt but unable.  The PC is stuck in this setup mode and won't boot up
now.  I'm ultimately trying reformat the C drive.

Not sure if this is relevent but I used my copy of XP Home to do a clean install, together with the other PC's product key number.
Thanks!

[Broni]

Maybe here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823303

[fcr]

Thank you!  I found the fix with the link you provided.

[Broni]

I'm glad to hear it

[Broni]

BTW...There were 3 possible solution. Which one worked?

[fcr]

The first solution: boot /shift/F10 allowed me to skip over the install window and restore XP.  I'll tuck this away for similiar errors that may come up again.
Thanks again!

[Broni]

Thanks for posting back.