My PC stopped working some time ago. I have been trying ever since to
reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files then
the PC shuts down. What then is the problem and how can I fix it. Note that I
didn't get virus before the problem started . Thank you.

"odikro" <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8239DA6D-9995-4416-B669-4F580D900DF3@microsoft.com...
> My PC stopped working some time ago. I have been trying ever since to
> reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files
> then
> the PC shuts down. What then is the problem and how can I fix it. Note
> that I
> didn't get virus before the problem started . Thank you.
>

You need to tell us what exactly you're doing when you attempt
to re-install Windows. Remember - we can't see your screen!

odikro <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>My PC stopped working some time ago.

That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?

> I have been trying ever since to
>reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files then
>the PC shuts down.

That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?

It means the computer shuts down during installation.

"PD43" wrote:

> odikro <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >My PC stopped working some time ago.
>
> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?
>
> > I have been trying ever since to
> >reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files then
> >the PC shuts down.
>
> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?
>
>

Remove and reseat all cards, reseat your cables, and clean out the case and
fan openings. Try reinstalling with a minimum of external devices
connected. If the problem persists you should take it to a technician.

"odikro" <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8239DA6D-9995-4416-B669-4F580D900DF3@microsoft.com...
> My PC stopped working some time ago. I have been trying ever since to
> reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files
> then
> the PC shuts down. What then is the problem and how can I fix it. Note
> that I
> didn't get virus before the problem started . Thank you.
>

owiredua <owiredua@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>"PD43" wrote:
>
>> odikro <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >My PC stopped working some time ago.
>>
>> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?
>>
>> > I have been trying ever since to
>> >reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files then
>> >the PC shuts down.
>>
>> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?
>>
>>
>It means the computer shuts down during installation.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

Yer on yer own big boy...

Thanks for the advice.

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> Remove and reseat all cards, reseat your cables, and clean out the case and
> fan openings. Try reinstalling with a minimum of external devices
> connected. If the problem persists you should take it to a technician.
>
> "odikro" <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8239DA6D-9995-4416-B669-4F580D900DF3@microsoft.com...
> > My PC stopped working some time ago. I have been trying ever since to
> > reinstall Win XP (SP2). It starts but does not finish loading the files
> > then
> > the PC shuts down. What then is the problem and how can I fix it. Note
> > that I
> > didn't get virus before the problem started . Thank you.
> >
>

PD43 wrote:
> odikro <odikro@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>> My PC stopped working some time ago.
>
> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?

I think it means his PC isn't working, grasshopper.

"Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote:

>> That could mean anything. What DOES it mean?
>
>I think it means his PC isn't working, grasshopper.

Phone in doctor's office rings and the doctor picks it up (the
receptionist took the day off).

"DOC! You gotta HELP me! Yesterday everything was fine and I
was OK but when I woke up today I didn't feel good! What do you
think is wrong?"