A22p vs. Windows XP Home

[robert_l_ross]

Wondering if anyone else has this problem.

I just purchased a used A22p that had Windows XP Pro installed. Since it wasn't my copy I formatted the drive (NTFS) and tried to install my Windows XP Home.

Partitioning and formatting do fine, as does the file copy, but when the system re-boots to the graphic part of the installer, it never moves beyond 39 minutes remaining.

Microsoft of course says it's a hardware issue, but I'm sure if XP Pro can run on this system, XP Home can too.

Any ideas?

[robert_l_ross]

OK, so this is a weird one.

I tried to install using Windows XP Home SP2 upgrade, but for some reason that integrated disk will not install. After quite a few calls to Microsoft, I was told my old Windows XP Home (no SP integrated) would work with my new XP SP2 cd-key and whaddaya know, it worked.

Bummer that I had to download all of the service packs again, but with broadband and 802.11b wireless, it only took about 2 hours total time from install finish to last pack installed.

Anyway, thought I'd give an update to all who might run into this problem.

Later! (happily typing away on my A22p w/XP SP2)