Starts XP installation in dual boot, then the computer shuts off


  1. magic8ball88
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    Starts XP installation in dual boot, then the computer shuts off


    I started with Windows 7 and when the computer reboots to install Windows XP it starts the installation process then the computer shuts off? What do I do?
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  3. gregrocker
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    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
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  4. magic8ball88
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    gregrocker said:
    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP
    Actually this thread was originally a post in that thread but Brink turned it into this snazzy thread. Thanks.

    But now that I have this thread allow me to further describe the problem.

    I created the partition and then installed XP on it (for whatever reason it didn't need any drivers for the hard drive)

    After waiting a bit it rebooted and after it started up it started the installation process and then shut off. I kept rebooting but same result. I have tried a new disk and it seems to be working so far though.
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  6. joel406
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    How much RAM is installed in the system?

    If you have more then 2 gigs you should remove all but 2 gigs and try that.

    If you have more than 1 stick of RAM you should remove all but 1 stick and try installing XP.
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  7. magic8ball88
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    Okay sorry about this new thread. Windows XP installed after I used the new disk.
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