XP CD Dead?

[Metal Head]

LoL, im getting pi$$ed off here with all them errors i been havin now i have another one but with the XP CD this time.. :crazy:

File\i386\ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded
The error code is 7
Setup cannot continue. Press any key to exit

Hmmz thats the error above^^

Im trying to boot from the CD...

The CD is 100% legal, i bought it, no marks on the cd at all, all clean and only had it since december. I just built a new pc, got rid of my old one. Does anyone know wot is causing the error? It cant be the CD.

[ReAnimation]

If there are no scratches/ marks on the Windows XP CDROM, try using a lens cleaner disc on your CD Drive, that normally does the trick.

[Metal Head]

thanks for telling me, i tried it and it still making the stupid error

[Veedems Veteran]

see if you can make a copy of the cd or worse comes t oworse borrow a friends copy.

[Not_A_Virus]

soak it in alcohol then lightly brush it with a brillo pad, that should do it

[Veedems Veteran]

soak it in alcohol then lightly brush it with a brillo pad, that should do it

brillo pad?! what? As far as I know, that's what you wanna do to a cd when you feel like destroying it for no reason what so ever. Brillo pads are really rough and would destroy it for sure. Do not use a brillo pad and do not "soak" it in alcohol.

[thingsforjason]

brillo pad?! what? As far as I know, that's what you wanna do to a cd when you feel like destroying it for no reason what so ever. Brillo pads are really rough and would destroy it for sure. Do not use a brillo pad and do not "soak" it in alcohol.

if there was a scratch i MIGHT think about doing that. try booting it in another drive. your drive might have some issues. you could always get another cd from microsoft.

[GUNNER]

I would recheck all of my cables. This happens to me when i start messing around in my comp.

[Metal Head]

ok can anyone tell me which cables goes where because i might of just place them in the wrong places. They all look the same for start.

[ahfunaki]

I'd just make sure they are all connected tightly...no loose cables...

[Fonze]

if you are getting a single error on a file it can't be the connections. the drive wouldn't work at all if that was the case. try to read the file by itself on another computer. if it still comes up as an error it could be a defect in the disk, posibly warped and corrupted bit or two. if you can read the file on another comp, try making a copy of the CD useing some of the guides that are out there on the net, look for a SP1 slipstream guide. if the file is not readable i would say send it back to microsoft for a new one.

[Metal Head]

Its doing the same thing when u boot from floppy..

[dvduvil]

just try to check your memory, I had same troubles 2 weeks ago at work. The problem came from a 256 Mb memory module that was defective, and the other one was OK. I just removed the bad one and everything went OK.

[Steven P. Administrators]

File\i386\ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded
The error code is 7
Setup cannot continue. Press any key to exit

It looks like either the CD can't load the files to disk (Harddisk) or you have a memory issue where the files can't be loaded into memory. Thats not a CD error.

Its your Harddisk or memory, check if all your memory is accounted for when booting and that the BIOS *sees* your Harddisk

PS: who else thinks that ntkrnlmp.exe actually looks like NT Kernel Lamp :p as ifd he's trying to switch the light on whee :rofl: :woot:

[Not_A_Virus]

it's a problem with the ntkrnlmp.exe file on your disk, get a black sharpie and make a small dot about 1 inch from the right side of the disk, don't make it too big or you'll screw up your partition table, that should make it load fine, i've done it lots of times here at my sys admin job

[Metal Head]

just try to check your memory, I had same troubles 2 weeks ago at work. The problem came from a 256 Mb memory module that was defective, and the other one was OK. I just removed the bad one and everything went OK.

im gonna try ur idea now, i have 2 slots of 256 mb DDR ram.

[PeterHammer]

it's a problem with the ntkrnlmp.exe file on your disk, get a black sharpie and make a small dot about 1 inch from the right side of the disk, don't make it too big or you'll screw up your partition table, that should make it load fine, i've done it lots of times here at my sys admin job

Oddy See,

If I were you I would not listen to a word this crack brained Not_A_Virus dude is saying. He is full of [expletive] and the advice he is giving you would ruin your CD, and probably void any warranty from Microsoft.

Not_A_Virus: Get a clue. Either help out or shut up. In either case, quit being an ass. The guy is obviously having trouble - why make his life even worse, by pretending to know what you are talking about? If you do know what you are talking about...well then you are one sorry human being aren't you.

[Metal Head]

Oddy See,

If I were you I would not listen to a word this crack brained Not_A_Virus dude is saying. He is full of [expletive] and the advice he is giving you would ruin your CD, and probably void any warranty from Microsoft.

Not_A_Virus: Get a clue. Either help out or shut up. In either case, quit being an ass. The guy is obviously having trouble - why make his life even worse, by pretending to know what you are talking about? If you do know what you are talking about...well then you are one sorry human being aren't you.

Ok thanks :)

[Not_A_Virus]

use Winamp to debug the install disc, then Ad-aware should be able to install from the 3.5 floppy

[PeterHammer]

use Winamp to debug the install disc, then Ad-aware should be able to install from the 3.5 floppy

I guess I was supposed to laugh?

Sorry but I cannot resist the bait....

Here is a good one: why don't you get the sharpie, paint a mustache on your face, brush it lightly (or not) with a brillo pad, then rub a little alcohol on it. I know it's all in reverse order from your perscriptions, but I bet you the results will be hot!

PS: Careful not to blast Brittney Spears from your WinAmp while you do this....the results could be less than predictable and Ad-Aware could fail to see the mischief.

[JSemple3]

Not_A_Virus.......... why don't you stop bein a total *cough*! the guy's askin for help! halfwit!

[Zip]

can a mod not do anything about this user....he seems to be "abusing the forums"

and on topic....its probably ur 2 sticks of DDR, its not always great to have more than one ddr module in ur motherboard...some dont like it

[Not_A_Virus]

have you tried the alcohol/brillo pad soultion yet?

[Marduk]

For CD repair I read on a site about toothpaste and a soft lint free cloth. So I read it on a few sites and said "I'll try that" cuz my Starcraft CD had like wear and tear and well... ah at least the cd won't get tartar, or gingavitus. I think toothpaste would only work on really uber small scratches.

Not_a_Virus:get a life man that isn't funny man.

[Metal Head]

have you tried the alcohol/brillo pad soultion yet?

im not even gonna try any of ur ideas.....thank you :whistle: