XP error during Install

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Post 1

Error:
Installation Failed: E:\I386\asms. Error Message : The parameter is incorrect.

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Fatal Error:
One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be installed.

The parameter is incorrect.
Well thats what it says when it tries to install.

Post 2

I do but you dont want to know [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/wink.gif]

Post 3

TELL TELL [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/smile.gif]

i did not get that error when i tried to install [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/smile.gif] but i wonna hear [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/wink.gif]

Post 4

I've been told that it has to do with the *ahem* copying of the "backup" cd that you have. Apparently some programmes don't do this "backup" correctly.

Post 5

Dont know where you get these silly ideas from [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/tongue.gif] Everythings working fine with my *Orininal XP CD [Image: http://bbs.gamers.octa4.net.au/smile.gif]

Post 6

No accusations here.... merely suggesting possibilities.... just hoping to eliminate possible causes of a problem - which it seems I have.

Post 7

Neo icq me and I will bring round my copy of XP to see it that will work for ya.