You may have incompatible hardware or your BIOS needs updating.
Before you proceed any further go to this link and run the XP Readiness Test:
http://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/default.asp
Then review these links for clean install:
Clean install Windows XP
Windows XP Installation
Hi,I want to install XP,I tried to boot from cd rom.It won't get passed the "system requirments" portion.I boot up then insert winxp cd,gives the option for upgrade or advanced install.Would that be a clean install?I need to format.Thanks in advance.TS

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