also ive tryed windows setup maybe 4 times and every time i hear this clicking sound and then its like a disk is starting up it does it like 10 times untill i restart it and its almost like windows is freezing in windows set up because this is the sound it made at first when i would freez it would make that click and it would sound like a disk would start up and then it would freez and now its doing it again whats going on?

you seem to be having problems.

Is it a upgrade version of XP?

when you say upgrade version what do you mean? i have windows xp home

hi there!
maybe he was talking about Windows XP with SP included..
are you sure the disk your using is in good condition?
how about your cd-rom?

here's you should do:
- scan your hard disk for bad sectors..download a utility software for your hard disk..usually, u can download this from your hd's manufacturer's site.
- test your memory. search and download memtest.

Originally Posted by gomezchar

are you sure the disk your using is in good condition?
how about your cd-rom?

my disk as in hard disk? well the last time i was able to acess my computer like into windows i ran the SMART test and it said it passed and the cd-rom im useing i think is fine because when i got it fixed at a computer store they used their cd-rom and i still hae problem.... thats 225 bucks down the drain

yeah your hard disk.. can you tell me exactly whats yor problem?
whats the original OS installed on you computer?
Your computer specs?

This thread is one of 3 on the same basic issue posted by pleasehelp.

As the first two of these threads have become very complex & repetitive I think it best to stick with the current thread in the XP section:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread...3910#post83910

That being said I will close these other two threads:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=32695
http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=25933

pleasehelp: if you would like me to reopen these threads please PM me or another Moderator. It is my opinion that sticking to the current thread would be the most expedient way towards a solution.