Im trying to install windows xp...

[dcjose201]

But i keep getting a message that says

"Error:
Installation Failed: D\1386\asms. Error message: Incorrect Function.

***

Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.

Incorrect Function.

***"

Does anybody know why its doing this? I thought at first it might be something that had to do with the harddrive so i reformated the harddrive and tried to install it again and still keep getting this message.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Can we get some more details about the system you are trying to install this on? Things like motherboard, CPU, drives, etc.

Are you using an original XP CD or a burned copy?

 

[hdloademan1]

Hows the CD look? any Scratches? I know that i had a few scratches on my xp cd and i god an error message like yourself.

If its the Cd you can try ti repair it but if you cant, the only other way its to buy a new one =/

 

[Celegorm]

Yes, first thing I'd look at is the CD for scratches or just any other kind of dirt/smudge. There is also the chance that it is just a bad burn of the disk.

If the disk isn't the issue, get us your system specs like atomic asked for.

 

[goeatspam]

I'd say that you need a new copy of XP

 

[dcjose201]

well the cd is an iso burned to a disc.i dont think its the disk because I have used the same disk to install xp on my other computer. I dont know what the specs are but i will find them and post them when i get a chance to. Thanks for the help guys. I even tried using a xp home disc and got the same message.

 

[goeatspam]

Make sure you do a full format when you reinstall, to make sure the hd is completely clean