Hello maybe not much help But installing XP can be a pain in the a**s and this is because for some reason it does not see devices installed/or it does, but does not like them. ie graphics cards/sound cards etc. If it were me try and install in dos wipe the hard drive clean then try install XP from CD, Sorry like I said not much help, but I am not in IT. I am sure some peeps will give you better advice. Good luck. regards TopiToo |