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Reinstalling Xp Shows Errors!


Best Answer Dashing star , 22 May 2015 - 04:49 AM

Finally got solution,problem in cd/dvd drive cause the issue..change the drive now working! Go to the full post »


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Installing windows xp by formatting old windows xp which was crashed....
During Installation it shows following error,

Fatal Error:
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An error occured that prevents setup from continuing.
One of the components that windows need to continue setup could not be installed.
The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.
Press OK to view setup log file.

system setup log: C:\windows\setuperr.log
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Error:
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sxs.DLL : syntax error in manifest or policy file "E:\I386\asms\io\msft\windows\gdiplus\GDIPLUS.MAN" on line 4.

Error:
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Installation failed: E:\I386\asms. Error message: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.

Fatal error:
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One of the components that windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.
The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.

 

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Hi,

 

Maybe there are some disk errors! Try to run chkdsk by following this guide:

How to run checkdisk from recovery console - Windows xp


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I assume that E: is the CD/DVD reader.

 

A long time ago I heard of a problem with the MS disk which did not allow for a complete new install. The answer from MS was to buy a new version of the installation disk. I doubt that will help you much though.


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✓  Best Answer

Finally got solution,

problem in cd/dvd drive cause the issue..

change the drive now working!


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