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Can't Install XP

From: ANT_THOMAS10 Oct 2011 15:20
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I've got two Dell Optiplex 745s and I can't seem to install XP SP2.

 

I've got an XP SP2 CD. When I boot from CD on one it shows the "Setup is inspecting computer" etc then that disappears and it hangs, no CD activity. The other doesn't even show the "Setup is inspecting..." bit.

 

Could this be something to do with it have a Grub bootloader on the Hard Drive?

 

The system currently have network booting XP or something (university system) and I want to put a standalone copy of XP on it.

 

Any ideas?

 

Would going into GParted and deleting the partitions do the job?
Does XP not like being installed off a SATA optical drive?

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From: ANT_THOMAS10 Oct 2011 15:54
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Problem solved. Good old GParted. Partitions deleted and setup starts up fine.
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From: Chris (CHRISSS)10 Oct 2011 19:04
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Glad we got it sorted for you :)
EDITED: 10 Oct 2011 19:05 by CHRISSS
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From: Dave!!10 Oct 2011 20:23
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I'd recommend fixing it.
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From: Dave!!10 Oct 2011 20:23
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Glad I could help! :)
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